(Yet) Another Death of the Author
Roland Barthes’ statement ‘Death of the Author’ has been a source of debate and discussion since its publication in 1967. The statement suggests that the author is no longer the sole creator of a work, but rather that the reader is now an active participant in the creation of meaning. This idea has been further developed in recent years with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for creating works of art, literature, and music. In this article, we will explore how AI can be seen as a contemporary manifestation of Barthes’ ‘Death of the Author’ statement and how it has changed our understanding of authorship.
AI is defined as “the ability of a computer or other machine to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings” (Merriam-Webster). AI has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, with applications ranging from facial recognition to autonomous...
