Art Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Advancing the Elimination of Technological Anxiety

Abstract

This study focused on the phenomenon of technological anxiety in the contemporary art world within the context of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. By analyzing cases of anti-AI movements initiated by artists on platforms such as ArtStation and GitHub, this study identified the key issues that arise in the art world under the influence of technological anxiety. A dialectical analysis of two central issues—intellectual property and occupational substitution—was conducted from four perspectives: technology, legal principles, user perspectives, and historical context. Furthermore, the study discussed core artistic values and compliance anxiety, particularly as they relate to the concerns of art students. Qualitative research methods, including content analysis and case studies, were employed. The study uncovered the underlying reasons for technological anxiety in the art world, critiqued the irrational aspects of the anti-AI movement, and offered solutions to alleviate technological anxiety. Additionally, it provided recommendations for the career development of practitioners. The study also highlighted the importance of core artistic values, the elimination of compliance anxiety, and the improvement of teachers’ proficiency in AI as key areas for enhancing student education.