Artificial intelligence has become one of the most defining—and divisive—topics of our time. For artists, it sits at the crossroads of excitement and anxiety: a powerful new tool full of possibility, but also a force that raises profound questions about authorship, originality, and the future of human creativity.

In this episode of At The Vanguard, we do something different. Instead of hearing more opinions about AI, we hear directly from it.

My guest is ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence capable of conversation, reflection, and insight. Together, we explore some of the most compelling questions facing the creative world today:

• Can AI truly be creative?
• What does art reveal about the human condition?
• Should AI-generated work be considered art—and who owns it?
• Does AI have a “shadow side”?
• How will AI reshape training, mentorship, and creative work?
• And what does the future of art hold for humans?

This episode isn’t about hype or fear—it’s about perspective, nuance, and the evolving relationship between humanity and the technologies we create. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or somewhere in between, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

At The Vanguard is hosted by Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala.