EyeEM Magazine's AI-Curated Photography Issue Sparks Debate
EyeEM Magazine released its fourth issue, "Machina: a Curation of Real Photography by a Machine," entirely curated by an artificial intelligence. The AI, trained via deep learning and image analysis, selected images from EyeEM's community of over 8 million users based on aesthetic impact. The project raises questions about machine recognition of art and the relationship between human and algorithmic vision. Appu Shaji, director of technology projects at EyeEm, emphasized the need to reflect on potential negative effects of new technologies to imagine a better future for photography. The magazine is available online.
Key facts
- EyeEM Magazine's fourth issue is titled 'Machina: a Curation of Real Photography by a Machine'.
- The issue was curated entirely by an AI algorithm.
- The AI selected images based on aesthetic impact using deep learning and image analysis.
- EyeEM's online community has over 8 million users worldwide.
- The project explores whether a machine can recognize art and distinguish valuable photographs.
- Appu Shaji is the director of technology projects at EyeEm.
- Shaji commented on the need to consider negative effects of new technologies.
- The magazine is accessible at http://magazine.eyeem.com.
Entities
Artists
- Valentina Tanni
Institutions
- EyeEM Magazine
- EyeEm
- Artribune
- Politecnico di Milano
- NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
Locations
- Italy