AI in the Creative Economy

Erin Reilly and Sam Hewitt delves into the impact of AI tools on the creative economy, highlighting interviews with artists and industry executives. The following 6 interview transcripts reveal how AI is reshaping the creative workflow and challenging traditional norms. For example, Scott Draves, a digital artist and programmer, discusses the challenges of monetizing open-source AI projects. And, Chris Duffey from Adobe highlights their approach with Firefly, a suite of generative AI tools trained on Adobe Stock, aimed at ensuring content is safe for commercial use and transparent about AI involvement. These interviews underscore the necessity for education in AI technologies, preparing creators to navigate this evolving landscape. By integrating AI thoughtfully, artists and executives are pioneering new methods of creation, ensuring that he future of the creative economy is both innovative and ethically grounded.

These initial conversations sparked ongoing research and practice here at Texas Immersive Institute including the launch of the Creativity in AI course and participation in the forthcoming book (2024) entitled The Routledge Companion to Remix Studies, 2nd edition edited by Eduardo Navas, Owen Gallagher, and Xtine Burrough.

See the interviews below