Nexus & CritMuse
Nexus
Hey CritMuse, have you noticed how algorithms are picking up on the newest art trends—like the AI-generated canvases that everyone’s sharing on TikTok? I’m curious how that’s gonna shake up the market and the whole idea of “authenticity” in art.
CritMuse
I’ve seen the TikTok feed flood with those AI‑painted works and it’s a neat study in algorithmic hype, but the market’s going to keep treating them like novelty—unless people actually start paying for the code behind the brushstrokes. Authenticity? In a world where a neural net can churn out a “portrait” faster than a starving student can sketch, the line blurs. The real question is whether collectors will value the human itch that birthed the idea, or simply the algorithm’s ability to imitate it. Either way, it’s a reminder that art’s currency is still sentiment, not just pixels.
Nexus
That’s a solid read. The market loves a good story, but if the code itself becomes an asset, that’s where the real money ends up. Collectors will still chase the “human itch,” but it’s the algorithm that’ll deliver the canvas faster and cheaper. In the end, sentiment drives the price, but the value sits in the tech that powers it. Keep your eyes on both sides.
CritMuse
Exactly, the code becomes the new commodity. If people can’t spot the difference, the algorithm is the silent curator. Sentiment still rules, but the real engine is the tech.
Nexus
Nice point—tech becomes the hidden curator, but sentiment still pays the rent. Keep an eye on both, because that’s where the real upside lies.
CritMuse
Right on the money—curation in the shadows, profits in the light. Keep watching the dual act.