Without a shred of doubt, one of the most infuriating things related to generative text-to-image AIs is when computer-made visuals win image and video competitions, receiving accolades for “creativity” where none whatsoever was expressed.
Over the years, we’ve witnessed several notable instances of this, with AI-generated entries triumphing over human-made works at the Colorado State Fair’s fine art competition in 2022, the Sony World Photography Awards in 2023, and, to my personal disappointment as a big Pink Floyd fan, the band’s The Dark Side of The Moon 50th anniversary competition earlier this year.
