Artificial Intelligence is gaining traction among Baby Boomers, who are increasingly adopting the technology.
Artists and Older Individuals Embrace AI for Image Generation and Video Projection
In a fascinating blend of technology and creativity, celebrities and older individuals are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for image generation and video projection, transforming concerts and social media into immersive, engaging, and novel experiences.
The potential of AI to revolutionise government has caught the attention of former politicians, such as Tony Blair, who is known for his fascination with AI's transformative capabilities in governance.
In the realm of music, artists like Busta Rhymes have utilised AI for their stage visuals at events like Glastonbury, and in the production of music videos. A notable example is Rod Stewart, who at the age of 80, has been influenced by the image-generation functions of Midjourney and ChatGPT, using AI-generated visuals to pay tribute to deceased musicians like Ozzy Osbourne during his US tour.
These AI-generated visuals are not limited to concerts. They are also making their way onto social media platforms, with many individuals, possibly including older relatives and acquaintances, sending AI-generated images on platforms like WhatsApp. TikTok sensation Big John has even created AI-generated images, including his face as sweets in a packet of "Haribosh".
The use of AI extends beyond simple image generation. It's also being employed to digitally resurrect or recreate deceased celebrities in shows. Alexander Dugin, a 63-year-old far-right Russian philosopher, has posted an AI image of an orange with extremely jacked arms and legs, in reference to Donald Trump's occasional label as "orange man."
This trend, however, raises ethical and legal questions about posthumous publicity rights and the authenticity of these portrayals. Elon Musk, though middle-aged, is an AI enthusiast who, like many others, is grappling with these issues.
AI tools like Midjourney and Runway allow creators—regardless of age—to craft richly detailed visuals or video concepts without relying on traditional production pipelines. This democratisation of creation helps artists, including older ones, maintain their creative edge or update their presence on social media platforms with fresh, AI-enhanced content.
In conclusion, AI enables image and video creation from text prompts or mixed inputs, used by older and famous individuals to generate art, concept visuals, or tributes. AI-generated visuals are incorporated into concerts and social media tributes, sometimes recreating deceased celebrities digitally for interactive experiences. These technologies are allowing older artists to innovate, bypass traditional gatekeeping, and engage with audiences in new ways while raising ethical and legal considerations regarding digital resurrections.
- Older individuals are adopting AI tools such as Midjourney and ChatGPT, following the lead of artists like Busta Rhymes and Rod Stewart, to create and incorporate AI-generated fashion styles into their social media profiles, blurring the lines between traditional and digital realms.
- In a push for innovation and engaging audiences, the realm of fashion may soon see a shift towards manual-less design and creation, as AI technologies become more pervasive, opening up opportunities for both younger and older individuals to experiment with groundbreaking, AI-inspired trends.
