The rise in AI art has lead to contentious debate on the merits of the technology. Some cite the derivative nature of AI art and the lack of an original, inventive, risk-taking artist as reasons that it’s not art. Others call back to the concept of the death of the artist, which holds that the creator of an artwork shouldn’t cloud the analysis of its value. Currently, a consensus doesn’t appear to be anywhere on the horizon. Read full article here
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The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here