Harold G. Cohen

Harold G. Cohen was a pioneering computer scientist and artist known for developing programs that could create artwork autonomously. His most notable achievement, AARON, was an early example of artificial intelligence applied to art; it used algorithms to produce complex drawings and paintings without human intervention. Cohen’s work bridged technology and creativity, demonstrating how machines can participate in artistic processes. His contributions have influenced both the fields of AI and digital art, highlighting the potential for computers to assist and expand human creative expression.