Dream Machine - AI and Creativity

In this episode of Dream Machine, I sit down with Professor Dustin Stokes, a philosopher from the University of Utah, whose work explores the fascinating connections between perception, imagination, and creativity. We navigate the philosophical dimensions of AI and creativity, asking questions that have been on my mind: Can machines truly imagine? What makes human creativity different from AI-generated ideas? And how do our beliefs and desires shape not just what we create but how we experience the world? We also discuss the role of imagination in scientific discovery, the ethical challenges of AI in creative spaces, and whether AI could ever fully challenge what it means to be an artist or human creator. This conversation really made me reflect on the evolving relationship between humans and AI in the creative process. If you are curious about the future of creativity in an increasingly AI-driven world, I think you will find this episode thought-provoking and inspiring.

In this episode of Dream Machine, I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with ChatGPT around the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity. We explore how AI has evolved from a tool for repetitive tasks to a genuine collaborator in creative fields, discussing its training processes, the nature of AI-generated creativity, and the biases inherent in AI systems. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of human-AI collaboration, the potential for new forms of artistic expression and the future implications of AI in the creative landscape.

Luba Elliott is a renowned curator, researcher, and consultant at the forefront of the AI-art movement, curating exhibitions and events around the world that explore how AI is creating new pathways for Artists. She’s worked with institutions like the Serpentine Galleries, the V&A, and the ART-AI Festival, Ars Electronica and CogX, and she’s frequently called on to speak at global events like NeurIPS. Luba’s work bridges the gap between tech and art, helping artists and technologists rethink creativity and authorship in the digital age. In our conversation, we’ll explore her perspective on AI’s evolving role in the art world. How does she see AI— as just a tool, or maybe as a true creative collaborator? We’ll talk about how artists are using AI in ways that would have been impossible just a few years ago and whether AI changes the emotional or personal connection in art. We discuss ethical challenges like copyright and data use, and we’ll look ahead to where she sees AI and artists heading in the next decade.  Throughout the discussion we mention some artists by name along with various AI technologies. For those that are interested I’ve added links on the show notes. Get ready for a fresh perspective on the exciting and sometimes challenging dynamics between AI and creativity! SAMPLE LIST OF ARTISTS THAT INCORPORATE OR COLLABORATE WITH AI: Refik Anodol https://refikanadol.com/ Sougwen Chung https://sougwen.com/ Mario Klingemann https://quasimondo.com/ Alexander Reben https://areben.com/ Scott Eaton https://www.scott-eaton.com/ Sofia Crespo https://sofiacrespo.com Stephanie Dinkins https://www.stephaniedinkins.com/ Ross Goodwin https://rossgoodwin.com/ Mimi Onuoha https://mimionuoha.com/ Mike Tyka https://www.miketyka.com/ Jake Elwes https://www.jakeelwes.com/ Taryn Southern https://aiartists.org/taryn-southern Memo Akten https://www.artsy.net/artist/memo-akten Linda Dounia https://www.artsy.net/artist/linda-dounia-1 Anna Ridler http://annaridler.com/bio Jenna Sutela https://www.artsy.net/artist/jenna-sutela Bobbie Barrat https://www.instagram.com/robbie.exe/ Beeple (Mike Winklemann) https://beeple-studios.xyz/faq/ Casey Reas https://reas.com/ James Bridle https://jamesbridle.com/works Kyle McDonald https://kylemcdonald.net/ David McLeod http://davidmcleod.com/ Roman Lipski https://www.romanlipski.com/quantum-blur Daniel Ambrosi https://www.danielambrosi.com/ Helena Sarin https://www.neuralbricolage.com/ Egor Kraft https://kraft.studio/ Gretchen Andrew https://www.gretchenandrew.com/ Adam Harvey https://adam.harvey.studio/ Shinseungback Kimyonghun https://ssbkyh.com/ Joanne Hastie https://joannehastie.com/en-gb Harm van den Dorpel https://harm.work/ Ben Snell http://bensnell.io/ Ai Da https://www.ai-darobot.com/

Today we joined by Stephen Marche, author and cultural commentator, whose work pushes the boundaries of writing and creativity. Steven‘s latest experiments involve collaborating with AI. From his groundbreaking novella, Death of an Author, to exploring the future of creativity in both human and machine driven storytelling, we will explore how AI is not just a tool but a potential collaborator in the world of writing and discuss what this means for the future of human imaginationb and one of the most deeply human pursuits - writing.

“Dream Machine” is your front-row seat to hear in real-time how artificial intelligence is reshaping the creative world. We’re here to reveal the exciting, sometimes unsettling ways AI intersects with art, culture and innovation, Through lively, thought-provoking and often humorous conversations with artists, engineers and creative trailblazers, we explore how AI is reshaping what it means to be creative. While AI can assist, collaborate, amplify and even challenge us, it’s our unique perspective, imagination and wit that keep the human creative flame alive.