AI can make art in seconds – how are artists in Singapore fighting to keep their craft alive?
Singapore’s creative community is confronting the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence. Illustrators are taking steps to prevent their existing artwork from being used as training data for AI systems. Some designers report pressure to incorporate AI‑generated imagery into commercial projects. Artists are organizing collective responses to preserve the distinctiveness of hand‑crafted work. Workshops and public statements aim to draw attention to the value of human creativity. Legal and technical measures are being explored to restrict unauthorized AI training. The overall effort seeks to keep the human touch central to Singaporean art despite the speed at which AI can produce visuals.
From illustrators protecting their work from AI training to designers navigating commercial pressures, Singapore’s creative community is finding ways to respond to generative AI while preserving the human touch in their art.