“Double-edged sword” for creativity

The Line Between Creativity and Deviance

In the face of the global digital transformation wave, art is not left out. AI applications have become a powerful assistant for artists, helping them expand their creative space, shorten working time and optimize investment costs. However, the line between utilizing technology for creativity and abusing it is too fragile. Recent stumbles such as the MV Kiep sau van nguoi Viet Nam, the movie Chot don… have sounded the alarm bell.

After less than half a day of posting, the MV Kiếp sau là người Việt Nam has received countless criticisms. It is worth mentioning that the harsh reactions do not come from the content of the lyrics or melody, but from a series of serious errors due to the abuse of AI. Specifically: The map of Vietnam is inaccurate in the position of Hoang Sa - Truong Sa; The national flag is blue instead of red; The bronze drum pattern is distorted; The scene of hero Tran Quoc Toan crushing an orange is set in a mountainous context instead of a plain as recorded in history books... Not to mention, the MV still has a series of "mistakes" caused by AI errors such as: The human face lacks ears, eyes and nose, hands "grow" from the armpits, "open-toed" hats... The above serious errors have shown the consequences of the lack of knowledge about culture and history of the production team. This is not simply a technical error, but also has the potential to deeply affect the memory and common awareness of the community if not corrected promptly.

After facing a wave of criticism, T Production removed the MV from online platforms on the evening of August 8. The producer's representative said that this move was to review and edit inaccurate details, especially images related to maps, cultural symbols and historical context. They admitted that "romanticizing" some frames was inappropriate for a music product with historical elements. It can be said that this is a receptive effort to correct mistakes, showing that the crew has listened to the audience's opinions.

If Kiep sau la nguoi Viet Nam reveals the dark side of AI in terms of data and cultural and historical factors, the movie Chot do! raises questions about the ability to convey emotions. Bao Nhan and Nam Cito's film quickly became the center of debate, when for the first time Vietnamese cinema used AI to replace the entire image of the main character.

While this is a technical solution to an unavoidable situation, the decision still raises many questions about the limits of AI applications, the actors' personal rights, and whether the audience is willing to accept it. Although technology can copy appearances, gestures, and even simulate eye contact, the forced replacement leaves many people feeling that the character lacks life.

This shows that AI cannot completely replace humans in reproducing the nuances in acting naturally. Obviously, despite having a perfect appearance, the character created by AI still cannot have emotional depth.

Tools or soulless “machines”?

On the positive side, AI can recreate complex scenes that are difficult to achieve with traditional techniques, thereby saving a lot of time, cost and manpower. This will open up an endless treasure trove, allowing artists to easily recreate historical scenes, create impressive effects and quickly sketch out ideas.

AI in art, if used properly, will act as a "powerful assistant", promoting creativity and enriching the cultural and spiritual life of the public.

However, its downside is not small. For works of art, especially those related to culture and history, AI is not capable of distinguishing right from wrong. It is only a tool to process and reproduce information based on the provided data.

If the input data is incorrect or the operator lacks in-depth knowledge, the resulting product will be only visually appealing and of course empty of content. Even the smallest deviations can touch the collective memory and values of the nation - an area that requires the highest sensitivity and responsibility.

While AI will certainly play an increasingly important role in the digital transformation trend, the ultimate value of a work of art is still determined by human hands, minds, and hearts. AI should only be considered a supporting tool, not a complete replacement in artistic creation, because only humans can touch the human heart.

Faced with these challenges, the role and responsibility of the artist becomes more important than ever. In art, over-reliance on technology can cause creative thinking to gradually fade away. Especially with works related to national culture and history, every detail needs to be carefully assessed before being released. And the artist, as the creator, is the one ultimately responsible for the correctness and accuracy of the work.

In the era of digital transformation, AI has proven its power and opened new horizons for art. However, recent “stumbles” continue to affirm that: AI is not a universal “magic wand”! The core value of each work of art still lies in the creativity from the heart and mind of the artist.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/nhip-song-so/con-dao-hai-luoi-cho-su-sang-tao-162503.html