Belfast artists ban 'cannibalising' AI art at festive market

The Vault artists collective in Belfast ruled out AI-generated art for this year's Christmas fair, reinforcing its commitment to promoting the work of human creators. Photo: Vault Artist Studios

Artist organisers of an annual Christmas market in Northern Ireland have banned the sale of artwork and products generated by artificial intelligence, arguing AI cannibalises the work of low-paid creatives.

"We have to take a stand," Jonathan Brennan, co-organiser of the Belfast market told AFP, standing beside a "supporting human creativity" poster featuring an "AI ban" logo.