🎨 New study: AI increases artists' productivity and creativity

• Artists using AI tools produce 50 percent more artworks.
• Artworks created with AI assistance receive 50 percent more appreciation from other users.
• The study shows that human ability to generate ideas and filter results is crucial for success with AI tools.

AI increases productivity

A new study by researchers from several American universities has examined how the use of AI tools affects artists' creativity and productivity. The study, which analyzed over 4 million artworks from more than 50,000 unique users, shows that artists using AI tools become significantly more productive.

According to the study, productivity increases by 50 percent during the first month after an artist starts using AI tools. In the second month, productivity doubles compared to before AI use. For an average user, this means about 7 extra artworks published during the first month and 15 extra during the second.

Artworks receive more appreciation

The study also shows that artworks created with the help of AI receive more appreciation from other users. Three months after an artist starts using AI tools, their artworks consistently receive more "favorites" per view compared to artworks from artists who don't use AI. After six months, the probability of an artwork receiving a "favorite" per view has increased by 50 percent.

Originality and innovation

The researchers also examined how AI use affects the originality and innovative character of artworks, both in terms of content and visual elements. They found that the average degree of originality for both content and visual elements decreased over time among AI users. This suggests that many artists tend to produce more similar works when using AI tools, which can lead to some homogenization of art on the platform.

At the same time, the maximum degree of originality for content increased, indicating that some artists manage to use AI to explore new ideas and create more innovative content. This suggests that while AI can lead to more standardized results for many, the most creative artists can use the technology to expand their creative boundaries and explore new artistic possibilities.

Human creativity still crucial

The study shows that artists who can successfully explore new ideas with the help of AI, regardless of their previous originality, can produce artworks that are valued higher by their colleagues. This suggests that the human ability to generate ideas and filter AI-generated results are crucial skills in the AI-assisted creative process.

Democratization of creativity

An interesting discovery in the study is that the use of AI seems to lead to a more even distribution of "favorites" among users on the platform. This suggests that AI tools can contribute to democratizing the creative domain and make it more inclusive for artists using these tools.

The future of human creativity

The researchers suggest that their results indicate that human idea generation and the ability to filter and select the best results may become the most important skills in a future where humans and AI collaborate in creative processes. They call this phenomenon "generative synesthesia" - a harmonious blend of human exploration and AI optimization to discover new creative workflows.

The study indicates that AI does not necessarily replace human creativity, but rather opens new opportunities for creative exploration. Artists can focus more on what ideas they want to express, rather than on how to technically represent them.

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