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collaborator, revolutionising the visual As we stand on the precipice of even
arts. From producing reference images greater breakthroughs in AI, the path
within seconds to imitating an artist’s forward is not rejection, but balance.
unique style, AI offers unprecedented It’s about using technology to support
p o s s i b i l it i e s . H ow e v e r, it s r o bu s t and enhance our creativity, while holding
deveopment is not without challenges — onto what truly makes man-made art
as dependence on AI increases, artists special. AI has the potential to be an
risk drifting away from the very community inspiring tool for human imagination,
they seek to attract. helping artists discover new ideas and

T he gener a l a g re ement a mong ou r work more effectively. However, we must
interviewees is that excessive reliance responsibly navigate the benefits these
on technology stif les the soul of art. tools offer, using them to make things
AI art is ‘missing that life from humans’. more efficient and stretch the boundaries
By simply typing a few words to generate of what art can be. It’s crucial to remember
an image, students may lose the opportunity that true artistry comes from human
to learn and to accumulate the skills skill, emotion, and authenticity — things
necessary for true innovation. that no machine can replicate.

Back row, from left to right:
Jade Lee (4C), Hailey Chan (3E), Celeste Lau (3F), Ingrid Lim (4D),
Sophie Chan (4F), Hailey Lai (4A)
Front row, from left to right (interviewees):
Dora Lin (5D), Ms Joan Chik, Ms Cathy Ching, Alkie Chu (4C)