Jon Ippolito

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Jon Ippolito is a pioneering scholar at the intersection of digital art, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence. His research redefines how we understand creativity in the age of algorithms, most notably through his provocative 2019 paper “Can Artificial Intelligence Make Art without Artists? Ask the Viewer,” which has garnered 32 citations and challenges conventional distinctions between human and machine authorship. Ippolito’s major contributions include co-founding the Variable Media Network, a paradigm-shifting framework for preserving ephemeral digital and conceptual artworks, and advocating for open access and fair use in the arts through initiatives like the “Creative Commons for Art.” His work has profoundly influenced how museums, artists, and technologists approach the longevity and authenticity of new media art. With over two decades of teaching at the University of Maine, Ippolito has also co-authored influential texts such as *Re-collection: Art, New Media, and Social Memory*, which remains a cornerstone in digital preservation studies. His impact extends beyond academia into policy and practice, making him a vital voice for anyone exploring the future of art in a networked, AI-driven world.