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Arts & Communication

ARTICLE
The phenomenon of artificial

intelligence-generated images in university
teacher training and its impact on developing

critical thinking

Nora Ramos-Vallecillo and Víctor Murillo-Ligorred*
Department of Musical, Plastic and Corporal Expression, Faculty of Education, University of
Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain

Abstract

The growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated images underscores the
need to better prepare future teachers for the urgency of adequate literacy in this
context. Fundamental concepts such as mimesis, truth, impersonation, defamation,
and creativity become essential when working and reflecting on contemporary
*Corresponding author: AI-generated images. The main objective of this study is to identify the most relevant
Víctor Murillo-Ligorred aspects in using these images from the perspective of arts education and to analyze the
(vml@unizar.es)
relationship between AI-generated pictures and the development of critical thinking.
Citation: Ramos-Vallecillo In this sense, it explores how the creation, interpretation, and use of such images
N, Murillo-Ligorred V. The
phenomenon of artificial influence the ability of future teachers to evaluate the veracity of visual information,
intelligence-generated images detect implicit biases in algorithms, reflect on the creative processes involved, and
in university teacher training and consider the associated ethical implications. This article examines how the use of these
its impact on developing critical
thinking. Arts & Communication. images impacts the critical capacity of individuals, promoting a rigorous evaluation of
2025;3(3):5047. their authenticity, the analysis of inherent biases, and a deep reflection on the ethical
doi: 10.36922/ac.5047 and creative implications of their dissemination. Through this approach, we seek to
Received: October 4, 2024 highlight the role of emerging visual technologies in the promotion of critical skills,
which are essential in the current digital and media context.
1st revised: November 23, 2024
2nd revised: December 8, 2024
Keywords: Education; Art; Deepfake; Images; Critical thinking; Creativity
Accepted: December 17, 2024
Published online: December 30,
2024
Copyright: © 2024 Author(s). 1. Introduction and rationale
This is an Open-Access article
distributed under the terms We live in a time where the evolution of technological processes is transforming or
of the Creative Commons has already transformed – the reality we have known only a few years ago. This reality
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permitting all non-commercial use,
distribution, and reproduction in any reformulate and reflect on our field, such as arts education and the socio-educational
medium, provided the original work relationships within this new panorama. It is essential to train critical and media-literate
is properly cited. citizens to confront misinformation and participate in an informed way in society.
Publisher’s Note: AccScience These skills help to evaluate sources, detect biases, and make responsible decisions,
Publishing remains neutral with but their implementation faces challenges such as unequal access and educational
regard to jurisdictional claims in
published maps and institutional rigidity. Integrating them into education and promoting their teaching are key steps to
affiliations. strengthening democracy and coexistence.

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