Is Memory the Key to AI Creativity? Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Artistic Expression

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the creative arts by generating unique artistic works. This research explores the impact of catastrophic forgetting on AI systems and its implications for artistic creativity. Catastrophic forgetting happens when AI forgets previously learned knowledge due to new learning. This poses a challenge for continual learning and creativity. We investigate how continual learning can prevent this issue and enhance artistic output. Through literature review and interviews with creative technologists, we explore the influence of human creativity on AI-generated art. This dynamic invites a re-evaluation of traditional concepts of art and creativity, emphasizing the importance of memory in sustaining AI's creative progression. This study emphasizes memory's importance in sustaining AI creativity and suggests that continual learning can boost AI's creative capacity. Our findings highlight the evolving relationship between technology and art, setting the stage for future AI creativity research.