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We're discussing AI and the arts, featuring Blast Theory with a discussion of their latest work 'Cat Royale' where an autonomous system attempts to create a cat utopia.

Feature interview with Matt & Ju from Blast Theory recorded on May 11th 2023

Panel Discussion recorded on May 26th 2023

On the panel we have:
Tim Smith-Laing Executive Master Programme Director of the Royal Academy of Arts
Ali Hossaini a TAS artist in residence
Steve Benford, TAS Creative Lead, Founder of the Mixed Reality Lab at the University of Nottingham.

Chat GPT summary when prompted to talk about the lionisation of art:
"In summary, AI's role in making art more accessible is indeed a positive development. By removing barriers and providing opportunities for engagement, AI can contribute to a more inclusive and diverse appreciation of art, empowering individuals to explore and connect with the artistic world in ways they may have thought were unattainable."

A few notes:

Blast Theory: Blast Theory

Cat Royale: Welcome to Cat Royale | Blast Theory\\xa0

55mins Ali: Bach music mentions:

Pablo Casals - Wikipedia\\xa0

Yo-Yo Ma - Wikipedia\\xa0

1hr 8mins Tim: Lotus Eaters:

Lotus-eaters - Wikipedia\\xa0

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Podcast Host: Sean Riley

The UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub Website