AI Bibliography

This is a philosophical question, not a scientific one. There are many examples of AI-systems whose products appear to be creative, and whose processing fits the criteria of combination, exploration, or transformation. (Arguably, that’s strictly true of transformation only if the system is linked to contingencies external to the program.) But could any of them, or any conceivable computer-based system, be "really" creative?

That raises queries about whether "real" creativity must involve autonomy, intentionality, valuation, emotion, and consciousness. The answer, in each case, is yes (sometimes, with qualifications). However, these concepts are hugely controversial in themselves, quite apart from their relation to creativity--and/or to AI. It follows that no clear answer can be given to the title-question. It remains open, until we have clear--and credible--accounts of all these matters.