Another Pot of Paint Thrown in the Public’s Face
For several months, something discomfiting has been creeping onto San Francisco’s lampposts, bulletin boards, and restaurant windows: more and more signs, for run clubs and a July 4 parade and tacos, all of which are obviously entirely produced by generative AI.
TL;DR
- The author expresses discomfort with the increasing presence of generative AI-produced signs in San Francisco.
- A Matisse exhibition at SFMOMA utilized generative AI for historical context and expanding artworks.
- The museum's chief curator, Janet Bishop, explained the AI implementations were research-driven and intended to enhance visitor experience.
- Bishop highlighted the labor-intensive nature of the AI projects and their historical accuracy.
- The use of AI in art museums is presented as a way to engage contemporary audiences and adapt to new technologies.
- The author's initial skepticism evolved into a more open perspective after discussing the AI applications with the curator.