In this thought-provoking episode of The Intersect, Chelsea and Georgia explore what happens when children become consumers of algorithmic creativity rather than creators themselves. From Dave Stewart's controversial AI licensing platform to Jordan Porter-Woodruff's powerful exhibition on childhood imagination, we examine how technology is reshaping the creative landscape.

• 00:01:18 Dave Stewart and AI Licensing
• 00:03:30 The Importance of Art and Technology
• 00:05:32 Endless Scrolling and Its Consequences
• 00:08:01 Childhood Creativity and Consumption
• 00:10:52 The Current State of Illustrators
• 00:14:07 AI Design Tools and Small Businesses
• 00:15:19 Robot Dogs at Art Basel
• 00:17:27 Sustainability in Design
• 00:19:46 Art as Political Commentary

Episode Highlights

• Dave Stewart's 'Rare' Platform - The Eurythmics legend launches a controversial platform for musicians to license their work to AI companies, sparking debate about artistic ownership and the future of music
• The Endless Scroll - panGenerator's 'Infinity' installation forces us to confront our digital habits by making visitors kneel before a digital altar and scroll through meaningless symbols
• Childhood Creativity at Risk - Jordan Porter-Woodruff's exhibition examines how algorithms are turning children into spectators of imagination rather than creators of it
• Illustrators Fight Back - Despite AI anxiety, many illustrators are thriving by emphasizing handcrafted, human-made work that connects with audiences
• AI Design Revolution - Small businesses gain access to professional branding tools with 700-1600% surge in AI design tool searches since 2022
• Beeple's Robot Dogs - $100,000 robot dogs with billionaire heads at Art Basel Miami blur the lines between critique and participation
• Sustainable Innovation - Patricia Urquiola's textile installation combines AI, motion sensors, and sustainable materials like orange-based leather alternatives
• Art as Politics - ARTnews argues all art in 2025 is inherently political, raising questions about meaning beyond political engagement

Key Quotes

"When creativity is outsourced to algorithms, children risk becoming consumers of novelty rather than creators of it, spectators to a simulation of imagination that demands nothing of their own." - Jordan Porter-Woodruff exhibition

"I hate to be that guy, but I've never been busier in my career. The big change I made was to react against AI rather than adopt it." - Paul Ryding, Illustrator

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