Will Robots Replace Artists ?

In a world where algorithms paint portraits and AI generated songs top the charts, the unsettling question of artists being replaced takes centre stage. This book, published by Five Minutes in the NOUVEAUX HORIZONS collection, dives into this revolution to separate myth from reality. Drawing on up to date studies (2024 2025), the author explores the technical advances of generative models, analyses public and creator preferences, quantifies the impact on jobs and the art market, unpicks legal controversies and remuneration issues, and addresses the ecological footprint of these energy hungry technologies. The book recalls that while 97 % of listeners can no longer tell AI music apart, artists denounce soulless works and demand royalties. It also shows that AI can spur human creativity provided people master metacognitive skills and clear ethical rules are implemented. Finally, the text offers pathways toward harmonious cohabitation between humans and machines. A must read for anyone seeking to understand the stakes of art in the age of robots and to act for a creative, fair and sustainable future.