Creativity Reconsidered: Generative AI and the Problem of Intentional Agency

The paper argues against the Intentional Agency Condition (IAC) as a necessary criterion for creativity, especially in light of advancements in generative AI, which can produce creative outputs without intentional agency. Through corpus analyses, the authors demonstrate an increasing attribution of creativity to generative AI, and they propose a new framework based on "creative ability" that reconciles the importance of perceived intentions with the recognition of AI-generated creativity. This perspective is significant for AI practitioners as it challenges traditional notions of creativity and suggests a shift in how creative outputs from AI systems are evaluated.