Monday Reminders + Upcoming Event: “AI in the Arts: Reshaping Creativity in the Digital Age”

Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you had a good long weekend.

We’d like to share about the DePaul AI Institute‘s upcoming symposium, “AI in the Arts: Reshaping Creativity in the Digital Age.” This event will be held on May 9 from 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM on the Loop campus. Scroll down for more details!

AI in the Arts: Reshaping Creativity in the Digital Age

(The information below has been copied from the DePaul AI Institute’s email invitation.)

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is transforming artistic expression? This symposium brings together leading thinkers from across disciplines to explore the revolutionary impact of AI on creative processes, interpretation, and consumption.

As a member of the DePaul community, you’re invited to engage with experts, challenge assumptions, and forge connections with potential collaborators who share your interest in this rapidly evolving field.

When: Friday, May 9, 2025, DePaul Loop Campus (14 E. Jackson Blvd.)

  • Special Performance: 11:00 AM “Prospero’s Black Box” by Jeff Mills (in Daley Building: LL 102)
  • Symposium: 1:00 – 5:00 PM (in Daley Building: LL 105)
  • Networking Reception:  5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (in Jarvis Student Center)

Symposium Highlights

  • Expert-Led Discussions: Engage with thought leaders on AI’s influence in artistic creation and the ethical considerations it raises
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, industry experts, and potential partners during our evening reception
  • Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives: Hear from artists, technologists, legal experts, and academics about the future of AI-enabled creativity

Featured Speakers Include:

  • Andy Beach (Former CTO of Media and Entertainment, Microsoft) presenting “The Creative Threshold: AI, Disruption, and the Human Spark”
  • Bryan Pardo (Professor of Computer Science, Northwestern University)
  • Jason Salavon (Associate Professor of Visual Arts, University of Chicago)
  • Ben Y. Zhao (Neubauer Professor of Computer Science, University of Chicago) discussing “Glaze: Protecting Artists Against Style Mimicry”

Full Program

  • 1:00 PM – 1:10 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
  • 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM: Keynote Presentation by Andy Beach “The Creative Threshold: AI, Disruption, and the Human Spark”
  • 2:10 PM – 3:10 PM: Panel Discussion – AI as a Creative Collaborator Exploring AI’s role in transforming artistic practices with experts from Northwestern University, University of Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago, and DePaul University
  • 3:20 PM – 4:15 PM: Panel Discussion – AI in the Arts: Ownership, Ethics & Artistic Control Featuring perspectives from law, design, and visual effects
  • 4:20 PM – 4:50 PM: Presentation by Ben Y. Zhao “Glaze: Protecting Artists Against Style Mimicry”
  • 4:50 PM – 5:00 PM: Conclusions & Reflections
  • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Networking Reception Jarvis Center for Innovation and Collaboration

Registrationhttps://blogs.depaul.edu/ai-institute/ai-in-the-arts/

[Questions? Contact Bamshad Mobasher (mobasher@cs.depaul.edu) or Rob Steel (rsteel@cdm.depaul.ed).]

In case you missed it . . .

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