• Director of Artworld Law, Marta Suárez-Mansilla, spoke at CITIC on “Art and creativity in the age of Artificial Intelligence,” as part of the HumanIA series.

A Coruña, November 14, 2024 .- How artificial intelligence is transforming the world of art and creativity was the subject of a talk given by Marta Suárez-Mansilla, director of Artworld Law, on Wednesday, November 13, as part of the HumanIA series: The Challenge for the Humanities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, organized by the Social Council and the Faculty of Humanities at the Ferrol Campus of the University of A Coruña (UDC), in collaboration with CITIC.

The expert began her talk by highlighting the impact of the most commonly used AI tools today, pointing out how their development has opened up new possibilities and challenges for the artistic field. She also warned about the risks associated with the widespread use of AI, mentioning the dangers of creating deep fakes, such as false images of public figures like Donald Trump or Pope Francis.

Throughout her presentation, Suárez-Mansilla explained the most relevant regulatory frameworks and regulations aimed at regulating the use of AI, referring to the Digital Services Act (DSA), the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the Data Management and Use Directive (DMUD), the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In this context, the expert highlighted recitals 105-108 of the AIA, which establish key principles for the ethical and responsible use of AI.

Another key point in the talk was the explanation of how datasets are formed and the outputs generated by AI, emphasizing the importance of best practices in their use. Suárez-Mansilla referenced milestones such as the first novel published written by ChatGPT and an image generated by MidJourney, both created in 2023, as examples of AI’s growing involvement in creative processes.

The talk also addressed the legal implications of AI in terms of identity theft, and the proposal for a directive on civil liability that could offer solutions to problems arising from the malicious use of these technologies.

Finally, the expert analyzed the most innovative and creative uses of AI in art, highlighting new forms of expression emerging from the collaboration between humans and intelligent machines.

The session served as a deep reflection on the challenges and opportunities that AI presents in the artistic world and how regulations and best practices can help manage its impact on society.