Artificial Intelligence, Art Meets Tech
Staff Researcher
VR Painting Software versus Traditional ...

In the last two years, more than a dozen Virtual Reality tools have emerged, offering artists a wide range of mediums to express their creativity. These VR platforms have allowed every type of artist to showcase their talents in the Metaverse. This article delves into an exploration and comparison of VR, 2D painting software applications, comparing their capabilities against traditional oil and acrylic painting techniques. If you are an artist considering investing in a headset for your artistic endeavors or simply choosing an app, this article will provide a comprehensive side-by-side comparison of these programs with their real-life counterparts.

VR Painting Software versus Traditional Painting -- What Wins?
Sustainability, Art Meets Tech
Hannah Brainard
Tools for Tracking Emissions in the Arts

As momentum grows around global climate goals, a number of arts organizations are taking a larger look at their environmental impacts and incorporating sustainability into their values and strategies. To simplify this process, a variety of industry-specific tools are available to estimate CO2e emissions in arts and culture. Julie’s Bicycle, Gallery Climate Coalition, and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager emerged as widely used emissions calculators, because of their ease of use, established network to share and compare results, and in some cases, adoption by funders or regulatory bodies.

Tools for Tracking Emissions in the Arts
Artificial Intelligence, Art Meets Tech
Samantha Sonnet
Generative Artificial Intelligence with Getty's ...

Getty Images has become the newest company to join the AI Image Generator bandwagon, creating their own that is trained using NVIDIA's Picasso. NVIDIA is a machine learning model that was created with the intention of using solely images that are property of Getty Images, which makes this Image Generator unique from the rest. This review compares the other competitors for generative AI with Getty’s new tool.

Generative Artificial Intelligence with Getty's New Tool
Artificial Intelligence, Multi-Media
Staff Researcher
The Future of AI-Generated Videos: Synthesia ...

Platforms like Synthesia and D-ID allow users to create AI-driven videos. These new apps are reshaping video creation, giving users unprecedented tools to create content. This article highlights the unique features and comparisons between Synthesia and D-ID, providing insights into their functionality, user experience, output quality, and cost impact.

The Future of AI-Generated Videos: Synthesia and D-ID
Gamification, Artificial Intelligence
Staff Researcher
What Can We Expect From Non-Player Characters ...

Traditionally, games’ non-player characters (NPCs) were essentially scripted entities characterized by predetermined actions and restricted interaction capabilities. Nevertheless, the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has injected vitality into these characters, rendering them significantly more dynamic and convincing in their behavior.

What Can We Expect From Non-Player Characters (NPCs) in Gaming?

Works.io

Online Portfolio Management Tool - Works.io

Online Portfolio Management Tool - Works.io

Being an artist or a gallery manager in the 21st century requires an changing degree of technological know-how and engagement  -- or so it might seem.  In 2008, Technology in the Arts presented some options for free web sites for artists:  http://www.technologyinthearts.org/2008/06/free-web-sites-for-artists/.  Over the past 5 years things have only gotten easier with html5, ipads, and an ever-growing app market, and artists have more options at their fingertips to create online galleries of their very own.  A slick and simple option currently in public beta-test is Works.io.