AI is creating a 'human premium' for art created by people

A new study suggests that art created by humans is gaining a premium over AI-generated art, with human-created art selling for significantly more on the online marketplace Saatchi Art. The study found that human-created art accounts for 90% of sales on the platform, with AI-generated art making up just 5%. The study's lead author, Dr. David Stearns, attributes the disparity to the emotional connection people have with human-created art. He notes that people tend to value art that is crafted by a human, with flaws and imperfections, over AI-generated art that is often seen as 'perfect' but lacking in emotional resonance. The study also found that the price difference between human and AI-generated art is significant, with human-created art selling for an average of $1,700 compared to $230 for AI-generated art.