Can Machines be Creative? by Ardhendu Pathak
About the Session:
Embark on a fascinating exploration into the intersection of machine intelligence and creativity. The talk will delve into the historical evolution of computer-generated art, examine the concept of creativity in both human and machine realms, and highlight the transformative role of AI in enhancing various creative domains. Designed for a non-specialist audience, the talk will include several interesting demonstrations.
By the end of the talk, attendees will gain insights into the current state of AI in various domains of human expression, ponder the ethical implications, and envision the landscape where AI and human creativity are not competing but are powerful collaborators.
Key takeaways:
What is Creativity? How can we even define a fuzzy concept such as creativity that has captivated human minds for centuries?
Evolution of Creativity: Understand the historical context of computer-generated art and witness the evolution of creativity through the lens of AI.
AI's Role in Enhancing Creativity: Explore how AI algorithms contribute to and revolutionize creativity across diverse fields, from visual arts and literature to music and gaming.
Legal Impact: Become aware of the tricky legal aspects of AI-generated art, music etc
Future of AI in Creative Industries: Look ahead to potential developments in AI creativity and its anticipated impact on various creative industries.
About the Speaker:
Ardhendu is a consultant, trainer, mentor, author, and speaker, with expertise in innovation and R&D of highly-engineered products. He is a guest faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston and taught at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) in Moscow.
He consults with engineering companies, assisting them in technology roadmapping. He also conducts corporate training for senior executives related to awareness and applications of new digital technologies, within an industrial environment.
He has held important posts at Airbus, General Electric and the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai. He holds international patents and has contributed book chapters, and papers in refereed journals. He has delivered invited talks at industrial and academic conferences.
Ardhendu holds a Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island, USA, and a Masters from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras. He is a Distinguished Alumnus of the College of Engineering, Pune (COEP).