The Impact of AI on Transforming Concepts in Contemporary Photography

Maryam M. Hassan

doi:10.25038/am.v0i28.613

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Maryam M. Hassan Department of Photography, Cinema and Television, Faculty of Applied Arts, 6th October University, Egypt

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https://doi.org/10.25038/am.v0i28.613

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photography; GAN; authenticity; artificial intelligence; AICAN.

Abstract

The integration of AI, particularly deep learning, has significantly altered the landscape of photography, offering tools that redefine workflows and expand creative horizons. AI enables photographers to create new images and manipulate existing ones, thereby pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. However, this capability also raises concerns about the blurring of lines between authorship and originality. This research investigates AI's impact on traditional photography, with a focus on creativity and authorship, particularly through technologies like GANs and AICAN. The study examines how AI-generated images challenge the distinction between reality and fiction, influencing the art and reshaping concepts of creativity in AI-produced works. As the distinction between truth and falsehood becomes increasingly blurred in a world of misinformation, the research explores AI’s role in deepening this crisis. The research problem centers on the need to re-evaluate the role of photographers as AI takes over many photographic tasks, raising questions about how this technology redefines artistic creativity, authenticity, and authorship. The study questions whether artistic vision and the human touch will remain crucial or if the focus will shift toward collaborative creativity between humans and AI. The significance of this research lies in its ability to provide insights into AI’s impact on photography, helping navigate the future of this art form. This research aims to analyze the artistic and expressive qualities of concrete examples of artificial intelligence applications in photography, as well as to deconstruct the concepts of art, creativity, authorship, and authenticity in photographic artworks considering modern technology.

Author Biography

Maryam M. Hassan, Department of Photography, Cinema and Television, Faculty of Applied Arts, 6th October University, Egypt

Maryam Hassan, Cairo, an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Applied Arts, 6th October University. She earned her Ph.D. in Applied Arts (Cinema) from Helwan University, with the dissertation “The Role of Modern Technologies in the Quality of 3D Cinematic Image Production to Develop Cinematic Language” (2011–2015). She also holds a master’s degree in (Photography and Cinema) and a Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy. She focuses on the history of images, their role in visual culture and identity, and their social and psychological impact. She has held several solo exhibitions in Egypt and Europe. She has received numerous awards in photography and participated in international exhibitions, including the Sarajevo International Festival, the Revolution Festival in Tunisia, and the Mediterranean Youth Biennale. She also won prizes in various art salons such as the Nile Salon and the Youth Salon and was awarded a grant from the Cultural Resource Foundation in Brussels.

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