Bytes vs Bio: Prospects and Concerns in AI, Art and Cultures' Confluence

The paper provides an overview of the main current intersections between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the realms of art and culture. It evaluates whether AI technologies can bring about changes in aesthetic preferences and the creative production process while preserving human originality. The exploration covers AI's implications in art and culture, drawing inspiration from Manovich's insights on supervised and unsupervised machine learning's impact on traditional and unexplored aesthetics. The paper delves into AI's influence on individual artists and their creations, its role in cinematic storytelling, trailer creation, immersive cinema, and support from companies like Google and Microsoft. Additionally, it examines AI's contribution to cultural archives, museums, and institutions, recognizing the complexity of evaluating AI-generated art and emphasizing the need for time to assess its cultural impact, positioning AI as a potential stimulant for imagination and emotion alongside human creativity .