Should AI Ever Be Used for Art? (With Dr. Kelsey Kramer McGinnes)

Why is there so much controversy about whether to use AI to make art--whether that's movies, images, or music? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with author and educator Dr. Kelsey Kramer McGinnes the benefits and drawbacks of using AI in or outside of the creative process.

References and resources

What is Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

https://academic.oup.com/nsr/article/12/5/nwaf050/8029900

Generative AI controversy in Christian music: 

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/solomon-ray-ai-christian-music-soul-singer/

Generative AI controversy in film:

https://religionunplugged.com/news/2026/6/11/the-old-stories-moses-groundbreaking-ai-filmmaking-is-artistically-underwhelming

Websites

The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: linktr.ee.com/josephholmes Kelsey Kramer McGinnes: https://www.kkramermcginnis.com