Date of Award

2026

Type

Thesis

Major

Art

Degree Type

Bachelor of the Arts

Department

Art Department

First Advisor

Prof. Christine Cannon

Second Advisor

Dr. Joshua May

Third Advisor

Dr. Andrea Frazier

Abstract

Art is an essential part of society, shaping culture, communication, and the digital world through forms such as music, writing, film, and animation. However, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has created conflict in the creative industry. Many AI systems are trained using artists’ works without consent, raising concerns about copyright infringement, intellectual property theft, and the loss of artistic value. While AI was originally intended as a tool for innovation, it now threatens artists’ careers and profits by imitating human creativity. This issue highlights the need for ethical regulations, stronger copyright protections, and fair compensation systems so AI and artists can coexist without harming creative rights and artistic integrity.

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