An eventful March unfolds in the arts, technology, and entertainment space. With the sale of TikTok still pending, well-known tech investors like Perplexity, Microsoft, and Oracle throw their hats in the ring. And, though ethical debates of AI-generated and AI-assisted work are ongoing, it is finding success in the auction houses and award ceremonies. Meanwhile, recent tech acquisitions may signal a shift in the music industry, and South by Southwest (SXSW) is making a strategic adjustment following this year’s festival. Read the highlights.
Top 10 Takeaways: SXSW
AMT Lab staff Victoria and Lynn got the chance to go to the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) conference that took place from March 11 to March 20, 2022, which focuses on the intersection of tech, film and music. The pair got to experience it up close and personal, and have put together a list of their top ten takeaways for the future of tech in film and music.
SXSW 2013: A Roundup of Topics and Trends... and Cats
Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College, home to Technology in the Arts, recently hosted an official party for SXSW Interactive and Film 2013. The Austin, TX, conference/festival is often referred to as “Spring Break for Geeks,” because it offers technology industry professionals a chance to immerse themselves in the latest innovations while being served free alcohol every time they turn around.