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Ethical and Philosophical Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence-Generated Art

Wai Yie Leong 1 *
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1 Faculty of Engineering and Quantity Surveying, INTI International University, Nilai 48000, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia* Corresponding Author
International Journal of Social Sciences and Artistic Innovations, 5(2), 2025, 0007, https://doi.org/10.35745/ijssai2025v05.02.0007
Submitted: 02 November 2024, Published: 25 June 2025
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ABSTRACT

As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, its role in the creative arts has expanded, bringing both unprecedented opportunities and complex ethical and philosophical questions. This paper examines the ethical and philosophical perspectives on AI-generated art, focusing on key issues such as authorship, authenticity, and the nature of creativity. By analyzing the intersection of AI and traditional art practices, this study explores how AI challenges long-standing views on originality, intention, and artistic value. Key ethical concerns, including intellectual property rights, accountability, and moral responsibility, are discussed, as AI-generated works raise questions about ownership and the role of human agency in creative processes. Using comparative analyses, case studies, and empirical data, this paper highlights the shifting paradigms within the art world as AI emerges as both a tool and an independent creative force. The findings underscore the need for clear ethical frameworks and policies that balance the contributions of human artists and machine-driven creativity, providing guidance for artists, developers, and policymakers navigating this transformative landscape.
Keywords: AI-generated art, ethics, creativity, ownership, copyright, philosophical perspectives

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Leong, W. Y. (2025). Ethical and Philosophical Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence-Generated Art. International Journal of Social Sciences and Artistic Innovations, 5(2), 0007. https://doi.org/10.35745/ijssai2025v05.02.0007

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