But is a computer program really capable of being creative?
“Thereby creating an organic synthesis between human and AI, which can be played around the campfire.”
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Experts disagree on whether AI can create original compositions.
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But creating something new doesnt necessarily mean starting from scratch, Queiroga pointed out.
“For instance, when innovatively associating familiar ideas, we are being creative,” she added.
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Theres a fundamental difference between intelligence and creativity, Shah said.
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Attempts have been made to replicate artistic training for AI systems.
It then created similar paintings with time-lapsed videos.
“The fugue is incredibly mathematical.
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you could give that mathematical formula to a computer, and it can write fugues like crazy.”
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Firestien likened the use of AI in music to a human on an electric bike.
“You have to pedal, and the motor assists,” he said.
“The composer still composes, but AI helps with the additional work like harmony and chord structures.
After the thematic material is laid down by the composer, AI can suggest harmonies.”
Firestien suggested that no matter how complex AI gets, it may not truly be creative.
“Does AI shave or sleep or walk?”
“Thats where inspiration hits.
Can AI replace human creativity?
Composing is expressing inspiration, and I don’t know if AI can be inspired.”
