69 - Art and Artificial Intelligence

In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, we dive into the fascinating relationship between art and artificial intelligence (AI). Yoon Chung Han, the SIGGRAPH 2023 Art Gallery chair, moderates a stimulating discussion with guests Simon Hudson, Jiabao Li, and Weidi Zhang. They explore the world of AI-driven artistry and its impact on the creative landscape, sharing their personal journeys of merging art and AI. The guests recount awe-inspiring moments when AI models surpassed traditional art forms, resulting in their extraordinary creations. Emphasizing the significance of maintaining a balance between human input and AI automation, they advocate for AI as a collaborator, not a replacement for human creativity. The episode provides insights into the evolving relationship between art and AI, along with valuable advice from these renowned artists for aspiring innovators. || MUSIC Podcast theme, "SIGGRAPH," composed by Julius Dobos. || LINKS *Episode* graphics.stanford.edu/~levoy/ | www.dylansisson.com/ | youtu.be/suldiYQWSR0 | www.jimblinn.com/ *Social Media* blog.siggraph.org/ | www.facebook.com/SIGGRAPHConferences | twitter.com/siggraph | www.youtube.com/user/ACMSIGGRAPH | www.instagram.com/acmsiggraph/ | www.linkedin.com/company/acm-siggraph/ *Conference Website* s2023.siggraph.org/