Yū Tsukuda | The Future of Artificial Platonism in Generative AI — Lev Manovich, Emanuele Arielli's 'Artificial Aesthetics: Generative AI, Art & Visual Media' / Part 2
This article explores the concept of 'artificial platonism' in generative AI and its implications for human creativity.Summary
This article is the second part of a discussion on the book 'Artificial Aesthetics: Generative AI, Art & Visual Media' by Lev Manovich and Emanuele Arielli. The authors propose that generative AI, through its predictive capabilities, allows us to visualize countless unrealized possibilities, treating artworks as derived from imaginary ideas—a process they term 'artificial platonism.' This framing situates AI within European intellectual tradition but also risks being seen as a cyclical repetition of philosophical thought. The article highlights Manovich's advice for artists to find value in highly specific, micro-scale niches that AI cannot reach, advocating for a measured and dignified human response to AI's rise. Ultimately, the text underscores the importance of maintaining an intellectual stance amidst the rapid advancements of AI, as discussed in a work originally published as a series of articles from 2021 to 2024.
(Source：artscape)