Def Jam cofounder Rick Rubin says AI art's creativity is in the prompt
Music producer Rick Rubin argues that the true creativity in AI art lies in the human prompt rather than the final output. He compares the process of prompting AI to the storyboarding techniques used by legendary filmmakers to execute a specific vision.
Why it matters
Rubin's perspective contributes to the ongoing cultural debate about whether AI-generated content can be considered true art.
Def Jam cofounder Rick Rubin said that prompting AI has something in common with how great artists have long brought their visions to life. Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images Rick Rubin says AI could give more people a way to make art, even if they lack traditional artistic skills. The Def Jam cofounder said the final product is only a small part of the creative process. Rubin compared prompting AI to the way artists and Hollywood greats have long brought their visions to life. Def Jam cofounder Rick Rubin said he sees AI as a tool that could help people who don't consider themselves artists make art, including those who can't draw or play instruments. On Monday's episode of " Diary of a CEO ," Rubin shared his thoughts on the role of human creativity in AI art and how prompting fits into the creative process.
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