OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that AI will be able to write poetry at a human level, which he rates as “10 out of 10”. However, he believes this achievement will not generate much interest among most people. Altman explains that the value of art is determined by its human origin. Even if AI creates a perfectly written poem, it will lack genuine emotions.
He compares this to chess, where machines have long been defeating humans, yet players still prefer competing against other humans. Altman notes that the satisfaction arises from facing a human, not a computer. Watching a game between two AIs is uninteresting for most viewers.
Altman also emphasizes that as the number of texts and images created by AI increases, people will begin to value human-created content more. He expects the demand for “human” content to grow, and content created, supported, or selected by humans will gain more value.
Altman’s statements reflect the attitude towards AI development in creative fields and the impact of technology on the perception of art. Users gain more opportunities to create and use content, but human contribution remains important for many art enthusiasts.
