Trend and Opinion: AI vs Human Creativity, The Future of Illustration

The widespread use of AI in the digital world today has become increasingly concerning. Many people use it appropriately, but not a few exploit it excessively. In recent years, AI trends have spread rapidly, one of which is transforming personal photos into illustrations. This phenomenon has sparked numerous pros and cons.

As cited in the journal Problematika Penggunaan AI (Artificial Intelligence) di Bidang Ilustrasi: AI vs Artist Fadillah et al., (2023), AI technology has the potential to replace the work of illustrators due to the speed and convenience it provides to its users. However, this is considered only temporary since AI cannot fully replace illustrators. It lacks the essence of art, emotional understanding of data or client needs, and the originality that an artist posseses. On the other hand, some argue that AI could permanently replace illustrators, given the continuous advancement of technology that increasingly resembles human thinking.

pict credit: https://pin.it/4OfWk6Ocp

However, artists and AI can still work together. For instance, AI can assist in creating the initial framework, while the artist takes over in the finishing stage. Overall, AI can serve as both a helpful tool and at the same time, a “rival.”