Pablo Talavante: A Visionary in Artificial Intelligence and Art

Pablo Talavante works in artificial intelligence and machine learning. His profile as a data scientist and engineer includes computer vision and natural language processing, using tools such as Python, TensorFlow and PyTorch. In this conversation, he explores what happens when these technologies become part of the artistic process.

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How he defines art and what AI contributes

Pablo Talavante views art as a form of creative expression that offers a personal vision of the world. Regarding the role of AI in art, Talavante compares it with revolutionary tools of the past such as oil paints in painting or the camera. Although these tools were once novel and transformative, they are now completely standardized. Talavante suggests that AI is following a similar path, providing new artistic techniques and processes that were not available before. He hopes that, just as photography changed the perception of the figurative, AI will encourage the exploration of new forms of artistic expression.

The Legitimacy and Ethics of AI in Artistic Creation

Talavante addresses the legitimacy of AI in art from a critical perspective. He recognizes the democratization that AI tools are bringing to the art, but is concerned about the lack of transparency and legislation regarding the data used to train these models. He raises an ethical dilemma: is it legitimate to use copyrighted images to train AI models? While acknowledging that artists have historically drawn on previous works, he also raises the question of copyright and originality in the digital age. Talavante suggests that the training phase of an AI model could be comparable to the study and exploration phase of an artist, although he acknowledges that the issue of copyright remains a challenge.

Evaluating AI-Generated Art: A New Paradigm

Regarding the evaluation of art generated by AI, Talavante believes that it should not be valued differently than art created by humans. He argues that while AI may seem advanced now, over time it will become normalized and integrated into the creative process like any other tool. He criticizes the use of the term “AI art,” noting that it is often applied indiscriminately. For Talavante, the intentionality behind the work is crucial to be able to classify it as art, regardless of whether AI has been used or not. He highlights the importance of going beyond the generation of images and seeks to tell stories or transmit messages, as done by artists who use AI in innovative ways, such as Mario Klingemann, Robbie Barrat, dadabots and Sofía Crespo.

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Mario Klingemann. Appropriate Response, 2020

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