AI Art, Creativity and Copyright - Insights from Kris Kashtanova

Explore the intersection of AI art, creativity, and copyright in this 42-minute talk featuring Kris Kashtanova, the creator of the world's first copyrighted AI-assisted comic book. Delve into Kashtanova's artistic journey, from photography to AI-generated art, and gain insights into the process of working with generative AI for storytelling. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in monetizing and copyrighting AI art, as well as the intricacies of training custom AI models. Discover the potential of ControlNet technology and the importance of fostering a safe AI community. Reflect on how artificial intelligence reveals both the best and worst aspects of human nature in the creative process.