Use of AI in fine arts is useful, say artists

Kathmandu, Aug 7: Chancellor of Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Naradamani Hartamchhali, has said that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) should be carried out as per the demand of the time.

At an interaction on ‘AI in Fine Arts’ organized by the NAFA here on Wednesday, he said that AI can be given recognized in fine arts by preparing a standard to identify ‘AI generated’ art. He also stressed that the timely use of AI in fine arts is inevitable.

Likewise, Member-Secretary of the Academy, Devendra Kumar Kafle ‘Thumkeli’ said that if technology including AI is used appropriately it will give positive results. The development of technology should be adopted in accordance with the need of the house, as it will further help creative artists.

On the occasion, writer and journalist Ajay Sharma made a presentation on the background, development, use and impact of AI in fine arts. 

Commenting on Sharma's presentation President of the Society of Fine Arts Journalists (SOFAJ), Keshav Raj Khanal that it is necessary to be aware of the challenges that may arise in the future due to the widespread use of AI, while stressing on the need to classify AI-generated art.

Head of the NAFA Department of Multidimensional and Other Creative Arts, Sauraganga Darshandhari, said that the use of AI will not be meaningful without proper guidance and detailed knowledge on the technology. (RSS)