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ONLINE: AI – Terrifying Tech or Conduit to Creativity
Thu 15 May, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
About the event
Does AI pose a grave danger to creative people and projects or is it a useful tool to be harnessed? Join our expert panel to hear both sides.
While some will champion AI for its innovative applications in multiple fields of creativity, others fear that it will negatively impact the income and careers of those working in creative spheres.
There’s no doubt that some artists are finding new ways to push the boundaries of creativity through AI technology. But where does this leave more traditional artisans – and how significant are environmental concerns around the use of AI?
Our panel will include:
Fiona Goh, Director of British Arts Festivals Association (BAFA) and Prize Director for the SI Leeds Literary Prize
Dr Nik Taylor, Director of Teaching and Learning for the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Huddersfield
Dr Rupert Till, Professor of Music and Head of Department of Media Humanities and the Arts at the University of Huddersfield.
Note: this event will take place online as a Zoom webinar. A link to access the event will be sent to you the day before the webinar takes place.
About the panellists
Fiona Goh is the Director of British Arts Festivals Association (BAFA) with a background in festival delivery – at Holmfirth Arts Festival and Harrogate International Festival – and consultancy, working with a range of multi-arts, music and literature festivals across the UK. Before joining as Director, she has been involved with BAFA for more than 20 years as a member, board member and consultant. Fiona is also Prize Director for the SI Leeds Literary Prize for unpublished fiction by Black and Asian women.
Nik Taylor is Director of Teaching and Learning for the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Huddersfield. He is co-editor of The Journal of Performance Magic. He has worked as a performer, writer and director on a number of projects in the UK, Germany and France, produced a low budget feature, and performed as a dancing penguin. As a Research Magician, he is coordinator of the Magic Research Group and is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and The British Society of Mystery Entertainers.
Dr Rupert Till is Professor of Music and Head of Department of Media Humanities and the Arts at the University of Huddersfield. He has research interests in popular music and sound archaeology, and is Chair of the International Executive Committee of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music. His PhD included film music, music for dance, ambient techno and electronica compositions and he continues to write electronica and music for screen, and is also an active performer.
Date: Thursday 15 May
Time: 7pm-8pm
Online (booking required)
Tickets: £2
Age guidance: 16+
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