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?

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Learning Google Tag Manager with Google Analytics Academy

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Learning Google Tag Manager with Google Analytics Academy

Collecting and interpreting data is essential for any successful online platform, whether it is an arts organization’s web site or a gallery’s sales point. Google analytics is a tool many organizations use to track their success and manage data analytics.  Yet, according to a 2015 survey by Capacity International, 90% of arts organizations indicated that they are not using Google Analytics to its full potential. There are several tools, such as Google Tag Manager, that can further increase the potential for Google Analytics to track performance metrics.