Conflict and Symbiosis: The Impact of AI-Generated Scripts on Theatrical Aesthetics

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has given rise to AI-driven theatrical creation. AI can swiftly generate large volumes of scripts that meet public acceptance and possess artistic merit. These AI-generated plays challenge traditional theatrical aesthetics, with the 'spiritual essence' rooted in human lived experience and intentionality may be weakened in current AI-generated scripts, due to the limitations of statistical simulation. Elements of artistic uniqueness that are difficult to replicate remain within traditional theatrical frameworks. The new theatrical aesthetics catalyzed by AI exhibit mechanical and repetitive qualities. This aesthetic perspective, when examined critically, acknowledges its value while analyzing potential ethical issues. AI-generated scripts raise copyright disputes: under current legal frameworks, the decentralized authorship of AI works complicates ownership attribution, and the statistical recombination of training data may increase the risk of unintentional imitation in script creation, while simultaneously causing creative alienation. The theatrical aesthetics of the AI era require continuous exploration and integration with traditional aesthetics, addressing ethical concerns while evolving into a more inclusive and open post-human aesthetic.