Another agreed: “AI should have nothing to do with art.” A critic bluntly added, “Paintings look lifeless just like the artist.” Some found it unsettling, with one person writing, “It’s a bit creepy. And what a waste of energy for the environment, too.”

Many also voiced broader fears about AI replacing human creativity—and the jobs that come with it. “And how exactly did the humanoid get the inspiration?

By copying all the human work and reshuffling it to make it look as if it’s based on one’s own experiences?” one asked. Another noted, “Humans express themselves through art because we suffer. That’s why we can empathize with artists when we look at their work. Robots don’t have souls; they cannot express human feelings.”

Still, some welcomed the innovation, with one netizen arguing, “This is exactly the kind of innovation that inspires us in the tech space.”

The King’s Human-Created Portraits Also Spark Debate

Although Charles has sat for several official portraits by human artists, those too have stirred controversy.

According to InStyle, the first official portrait since his coronation—painted by Jonathan Yeo and unveiled on May 14, 2024—prompted criticism from royal fans. Many felt the dominant red tones and forceful brushstrokes made both the King and the monarchy resemble a “disembodied specter of death.”

More recently, on May 6 this year, artist Peter Kuhfeld completed the King’s Coronation State Portrait, depicting him in his coronation robes.

Now part of the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace’s Throne Room, the painting also drew backlash. Art historian Dr. Bendor Grosvenor observed, “The King turns away from us, looks into the distance, and begins to fall into shadow.”