In this month’s episode of Let’s Talk series, Alyssa and Grace discuss new projects in robotics and AI art and how it may affect the artists’ communities. In addition, they discuss articles that advocate STEAM education and how it may impact future career paths.
Let's Talk: Data Privacy, the Clearview AI app, and Facial Recognition In The News
Technology in Performance Art: An Interview with Slowdanger
In this episode, Alyssa interviews Taylor Knight and Anna Thompson, co-founders and artistic directors of Slowdanger, a multidisciplinary performing duo. They discuss examples of how they have used technology in their performances, like the LED ring in their performance called empathy machine. They also discuss their artistic process, including how storytelling and collaboration applies to their work.
Experimental Research with Future Tenant
In this mini-episode, Alyssa sits down with Sarika Sanyal, the Program Director of Future Tenant, to talk a little bit about some of the experimental research they have done this semester to inform future programming. They discuss Future Tenant’s partnerships with CMU School of Art, the Pittsburgh Airport, and MuseumLab at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
Developing a Mobile App: Behind the Scenes with The Pittsburgh Opera
In this week’s podcast, Alyssa and Grace interview Christian Cox, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Pittsburgh Opera and David Dombrowski, Chief Marketing Officer at Instant Encore to discuss the recent launch of the Pittsburgh Opera Mobile App. Listen below to learn about their process of developing the app and its many features and benefits.
Let's Talk: Blockchain, Tik Tok, and the Yondr Pouch In The News
Let's Talk: AI, Chatbots, and Holograms in the News
Podcast: In the News on Data Analytics, YouTube, and Augmented Reality
In this first installment of In the News AMT-Lab Podcast Producer and Technology Innovative Content Manager, discuss three trending stories in the field of arts and tech. This week’s discussion topics include the future of data analytics software, changes to YouTube’s ad behavior, and Apple’s augmented reality art.