AI, Creativity and Authorship: Understanding the Human Role in Generative AI
Generative artificial intelligence has introduced a new kind of creative workflow. Instead of producing every visual element manually, artists and creators can describe an idea, generate multiple possibilities, evaluate the results, make changes, and continue the process until a desired outcome develops. But this technological shift raises an important philosophical question: If an AI system generates an image, what exactly is the human contribution to the resulting creative work? This question is explored in the research article “When Generation Becomes Creation: Distinguishing Human Creativity from AI Derivation” by Choi B., published in Philosophy International Journal , Volume 9, Issue 3. The article introduces generative agency as a way of understanding when human involvement in AI-assisted generation becomes artistically significant. Why AI Challenges Traditional Ideas of Creativity Traditional discussions of creativity often focus on concepts such as originality, intentio...