A recent illustration for The New Yorker’s profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sparked a conversation about the role of AI in art. The image, created by mixed-media artist David Szauder using AI tools, depicts Altman surrounded by a cluster of disembodied faces – each with its own unique expression.

The use of AI-generated art has raised questions about the future of creative expression and the potential impact on human artists. Szauder, who has been working with generative art processes for over a decade, has been experimenting with AI tools to create innovative and thought-provoking pieces.

The illustration, which features a disclosure that it was generated using AI, has sparked a debate about the transparency and authenticity of AI-generated art. As AI technology continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how artists and illustrators adapt and incorporate these tools into their work.

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