An American tourist in Russia
Over the past 12 months or so, I’ve watched the increasing media blitz surrounding the rise of AI generated art. All of humanity has formed into two camps. Some people argue that this is a great idea that will revolutionize the art scene. Other people believe this is an unprecedented disaster and AI art should be banned. I think they’re both wrong. In this article I’ll explain why.
The song “Wind of Change” by the German rock band the Scorpions was perfectly timed when it was released in 1990: the communist system was crumbling, and people in Europe felt that there was at last a chance for lasting peace and cooperation after the Cold War had ended. Klaus Meine, the famous voice of the Scorpions, was inspired by the band’s visit to Russia in the previous year to write what has since become one of the most successful songs in the history of popular music, with over 14 million copies sold.
