Large Language Models and the Arts: March 2025

This article is an update on our ongoing effort to better describe AI and LLMs to our audience.  Many people in the Arts view large language models (LLMs) and Artificial intelligence (AI) as readily available technology. Thanks to LLMs, there has been tangible transformations in creative content and marketing strategies, audience engagement, and administrative operations. Initially developed for experimentation, AI tools now serve essential roles in artistic work and administrative practices through their influence on creative development and operational workflows.Large Language Models in the Creative ProcessAI's role in artistic creation continues to expand across multiple disciplines:AI-generated content enhances the creative process for artists by serving as a collaborative tool that generates novel ideas and enriches their work.AI in the Arts (AI art)AI-generated art combines human creativity and large language models, creating exciting new opportunities for artists. With the latest AI tools, artists can develop fresh ideas, try different styles, and handle the more repetitive tasks in their creative process. This collaboration expands the way art can be made and enjoyed. Artists can enhance their creativity by simplifying repetitive processes and developing new means to express themselves. This can make making art more enjoyable and bring fresh ideas to the art world.AI imagesAI image generator platforms DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion generate artworks based on user-provided text instructions. AI-generated images achieved popularity after winning competitions in 2022, such as