From the Editor

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into the realm of art creation has elicited significant discourse regarding its possibilities and capabilities.Positively, AI assists artists in various aspects of their work, expediting once time-consuming processes.Some scholars posit that AI is not merely an assistant but also initiates a paradigmatic shift in creativity.They argue that AI has redefined creativity, revolutionising previously less innovative methods and techniques in art.AI has unveiled unique and diverse possibilities, leading to its extensive use by contemporary artists.However, the pervasive influence of AI technology in art creation raises some critical issues.Among the issues are related to sources of creativity and intellectual property.The rapid advancement of AI technology also challenges traditional notions of authorship, introducing ambiguity and confusion regarding its meaning in contemporary artistic practice.Looking at the importance and seriousness of this issue, stakeholders and authorities should urgently grapple with the legal questions surrounding authorship and intellectual property rights in this new landscape.AI technology has also blurred the traditional concept of the artist as a central, unique, distinctive, and often regarded as a "genius" with a mystical ability to produce novel and original works.The emergence of AI has altered this perception, raising questions about the source of ideas and inspiration.The role of intuition, emotions, and the human subconscious in art creation becomes convoluted when these aspects are mediated by AI technology.In this AI-driven art era, the concept, purpose, role, and identity of the artist have evolved.Traditional and modern paradigms of the artist are increasingly viewed as less relevant and significant.Contemporary artists may now be seen as collaborators, manipulators, managers, or curators rather than the sole nuclei of creativity and originality.This shift critically impacts the artist's role, goals, and responsibilities.The blurred boundaries between the originality of an artist's inspiration and AI-generated aesthetics indicate a transformation in the definition of the artist and the purpose of art itself.These technological challenges faced by artists today evoke historical parallels, such as the mid-19thcentury Arts and Crafts Movement and the Aesthetic Movement in the United Kingdom.These movements opposed the Industrial Revolution's technologically driven art and design tendencies, criticising machineproduced art as lacking the human touch and soul.However, figures like William Morris (1834-1896), initially a strong opponent of machine use, eventually utilised machines to produce elegant and sophisticated art and design products efficiently and in large quantities.A similar scenario unfolds today within a different paradigm.The nature, methods, and roles of art are being questioned in the context of AI technology.What constitutes art, artists, creativity, originality, and authorship in the AI era?As significant shifts impact the art world, the pertinent question is to what extent the art community is prepared to adapt and embrace this transformation.The need for adaptability in the face of these changes is crucial for the future of art in the AI era.