The Work of Art in an Age of Mechanical Generation

Can we define what it means to be "creative," and if so, can our definition drive artificial intelligence (AI) systems feats of creativity indistinguishable from human efforts? This mixed question is considered technological social perspectives. Beginning with an exploration the value attach authenticity in works art, article considers ability AI detect forgeries renowned paintings and, so doing, somehow reveal quiddity a work art. We conclude by considering whether evolving technical capability revise traditional relationships among artist, market.