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Coexistence Direction of AI and Webtoon Artist

  • Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information
  • Abbr : JKSCI
  • 2024, 29(2), pp.87-99
  • DOI : 10.9708/jksci.2024.29.02.087
  • Publisher : The Korean Society Of Computer And Information
  • Research Area : Engineering > Computer Science
  • Received : January 2, 2024
  • Accepted : February 20, 2024
  • Published : February 29, 2024

Bo-Ra Han 1

1배재대학교

Accredited

ABSTRACT

This study aims to identify the competencies required for webtoon artists to survive in the future era of AI commercialization. It explores the current and future use of AI in webtoons, and predicts the role of artists in the future webtoon industry. The study finds that AI will replace human workers in some areas, but human empathy-related fields can be sustained. Artist roles like story projectors, Visual directors, and AI editors were identified as potential models for the changing role of artists. To address terminology ambiguity, a three-step AI categorization mechanical type AI, humanoid type AI, and transcendent type AI was proposed for a more realistic separation of AI capabilities. The researcher suggested these findings as guidelines for developing skills in emerging artists or re-skilling existing ones, emphasizing collaboration with AI for mutual growth rather than a negative acceptance of new technology.

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