OSHER 29 - Artificial Intelligence and Art

For centuries, civilizations have turned to art to reflect their deepest beliefs, power dynamics, and cultural foundations. As we move through the modern era, emerging technologies--particularly artificial intelligence--are reshaping this ancient terrain. These tools challenge conventional ideas of creativity, prompting new questions about authorship, agency, and artistic intention. In this session, we will explore the creative application of AI technologies and their integration into contemporary life. By tracing key developments and breakthroughs in AI, we will examine the societal and ethical implications of these tools for human expression and consider how they may redefine cultural paradigms in the 21st century.