SUMMARY
Johnny Sheridan, creator of AI-generated images displayed at a Belfast exhibition, defends his work, asserting that the process involves more than just pressing a button. The author, despite disliking generative AI, agrees that articulating a creative vision through prompts is a legitimate form of creativity, akin to graphic design or using Photoshop. While acknowledging that Sheridan's specific images might not be the best examples and could even reference copyrighted material, the core argument is that AI imagery can be a sophisticated creative output driven by human input.
TAKEAWAYS
AI image generation is defended as a creative process beyond simple button-pushing.
Crafting effective AI prompts requires articulating a vision to the AI.
The author, a photographer, acknowledges AI creation as a legitimate creative approach.
Controversy arose from AI images being displayed at a major photography exhibition.