Bram Scheerlinck

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Bram Scheerlinck is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence, best known for his work on how humans perceive and value AI-generated art. His most influential study, “Putting the art in artificial: Aesthetic responses to computer-generated art” (2017, 206 citations), fundamentally reshaped our understanding of creativity in the age of machines. By systematically investigating how observers respond to visual art created by AI, Scheerlinck revealed that people’s aesthetic judgments are deeply influenced by their beliefs about the artist’s identity—whether human or machine. This landmark work challenged the notion that creativity is uniquely human, showing that AI-generated art can elicit genuine emotional and aesthetic responses. Scheerlinck’s contributions have had a profound impact across fields, from psychology and art theory to human-computer interaction and AI ethics, with his 2017 paper serving as a foundational reference for subsequent studies on machine creativity. His research continues to inform debates on authorship, authenticity, and the future of creative expression in an increasingly automated world.