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April 11, 2026
Your article about AI doesn’t need AI art
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TL;DR
- The New Yorker used AI-generated artwork for a profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, created by artist David Szauder.
- Szauder states his process involved significant human editing and refinement, using AI as a tool within a larger creative workflow.
- Critics argue that the AI-generated image lacks artistic depth, intention, and originality, and raises concerns about the impact of AI on human illustrators.
- The article discusses the broader implications of AI in newsrooms and the creative industry, including job displacement and copyright issues.
- The author finds the Altman illustration to be thematically flat and a missed opportunity for commentary on AI, despite its AI origins.
- The Verge maintains a strict policy on disclosing AI-generated imagery, highlighting the ongoing debate about AI's role in journalism and art.
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