This paper explores using generative AI and aesthetics to promote cultural creativity in rural China amidst COVID-19's impact. Through literature reviews, case studies, surveys, and text analysis, it examines art and technology applications in rural contexts and identifies key challenges. The study finds artworks often fail to resonate locally, while reliance on external artists limits sustainability. Hence, nurturing grassroots "artist villagers" through AI is proposed. Our approach involves training machine learning on subjective aesthetics to generate culturally relevant content. Interactive AI media can also boost tourism while preserving heritage. This pioneering research puts forth original perspectives on the intersection of AI and aesthetics to invigorate rural culture. It advocates holistic integration of technology and emphasizes AI's potential as a creative enabler versus replacement. Ultimately, it lays the groundwork for further exploration of leveraging AI innovations to empower rural communities. This timely study contributes to growing interest in emerging technologies to address critical issues facing rural China.

翻译：本文通过文献综述、案例研究、问卷调查与文本分析，探索在新冠疫情冲击下，运用生成式人工智能与美学促进中国乡村文化创意发展的路径。研究审视了艺术与技术在乡村场景中的应用，识别出关键挑战：艺术作品常难以引发本地共鸣，而对外部艺术家的依赖限制了可持续性。基于此，本文提出通过人工智能培育本土"农民艺术家"的方案——借助机器学习对主观美学进行训练，生成具有文化相关性的内容；互动式AI媒体则可在保护文化遗产的同时推动旅游业发展。这项开创性研究为人工智能与美学的交叉领域提供了原创性视角，旨在激活乡村文化。研究倡导技术与文化的整体性融合，强调人工智能作为创意赋能者而非替代者的潜力，最终为利用人工智能创新赋能乡村社区的进一步探索奠定基础。该研究及时回应了学界对新兴技术应对中国乡村关键问题的日益关注。