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The rise of AI-generated art has ignited a debate that transcends simple ethical considerations, forcing us to confront fundamental questions about identity and the nature of art itself. Is the act of creation what defines art, or is it the intention and meaning infused into it? This philosophical exploration, originally shared on Reddit’s r/artificialintelligence (https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1lsd9tj/the_ai_art_debate_isnt_about_ethics_its_about/), examines whether artistry originates within the creator – human or AI – or is a quality conferred by observers and the broader cultural context.