"Experts at Medical Development International (MDI) have applied artificial intelligence to the world of fine art. Using highly sophisticated programming, Jason Green, MDI's Chief Technical Officer, has programmed his computer with the ability to produce original, three-dimensional paintings rivaling present-day masters."

MDI produced thousands of images using a set color scheme and style from multiple images simultaneously created on multiple machines, then rendered the best images. The resultant "art" is easy on the eyes--though decidedly abstract. A good title for the two "paintings" I saw might be "Journey to the Center of a Psychedelic Jello Mold." But the resolution is impressive. HDTV currently available produces an image at 1980 x 1080 pixels. MDI's "Virtual Van Gogh" renders at 7500 x 5000.

Nice to see computers exploring their artistic side. They're always doing what everybody else wants them to. But one word of warning to programmers of this kind of artistic intelligence. Maybe go with the Virtual Matisse or Virtual Dr. Seuss code instead of the Virtual Van Gogh. Nobody wants to walk in on a computer trying to slice off one of its speakers with a shaving razor because of an existential funk. For more information, take a look at our news story on PCMag.com.