Dutch far-right party compensates court artist for AI image alteration

A protestor holds a sign criticizing the Dutch farright party's use of AI to alter artwork, surrounded by a crowd gathered outside the party's headquarters.

The modification of Bosch’s artwork was intended to enhance the party’s campaign materials, but it was met with immediate backlash from the art community and legal experts. Critics argue that the use of AI to transform an existing piece without the artist’s consent undermines the original creator’s rights and can set a concerning precedent for … Read more

A.I. Chatbot Drives $100 Thrift Store Painting to Over $250,000 Sale

A crowded auction house in New York City buzzes with excitement as bidders raise their paddles for a thrift store painting that has unexpectedly skyrocketed in value.

The sale took place on October 15, 2023, when the painting was listed at an auction house in New York City. Bidders were drawn to the piece after the AI tool provided insights into its potential provenance, suggesting it might be a work by a well-known artist. This revelation sparked a bidding war among collectors … Read more