a rise in the arts

Silverobama

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Hi,

I read the following paragraph in my notebook but unfortunately, I can't find its source. Please help me with one question:

It's normal to feel uncomfortable about AI replacing jobs, possibly even yours soon. We already have AI capable of holding conversations, making predictions and even driving cars. Much of our fear of AI comes from ____* fear of becoming redundant, but this should excite us as we may soon see a shift away from economies driven by productivity and instead see a rise in the arts and creative pursuits as our time is freed up for such things.

a) Does the "arts" here refer to the subject we learn at university?
b) Do I need to add a "the" or "a" in the blank (right next to the asterisk)?
 

Tarheel

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the arts - things like painting, sculpture and other things considered artistic.
 
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