The Future Of… We think our field of Media Arts has been a bit derelict of late in some of its critical functions, particularly around technologies. This series aims to adjust our course. Focusing on one theme for six months at a time, The Future Of… series will be a durational investigation into a contemporary technology and its effects on society.Staged as a coffee chat once a month, about every two or three weeks? We invite media artists and community members to engage in dialogue and discussion, a kind of dreaming of the future– the one that is telemarked now and the one that could be if we create the right conditions for it to emerge.WHEN: Wednesday, December 4th at 6PM - 7PMWHERE: EMMEDIA Main Space, 2005B 10 Ave SW, Calgary AB The Future Of… AIForeign bodies involved in election tampering, the invention of artforms as new pixels are generated, the right of actors to own their own face– This month, in our popular series, we are investigating The Future Of…Artificial Intelligence (AI). We are looking at AI in the news, in artworks, in ethical debates; we are examining how it plays out in social and activist contexts; We are getting informed about its applications (historical and contemporary) and hidden structures; and finally, we are speculating on its future possibilities. Together we’ll co-build a mind map of our collective knowledge and ideas, and share with each other. Bring all your AI related knowledge, material and conspiracy theories to the table, and let’s drink coffee and beer and talk about them! (BYO-whatever you like!). Treats will be provided!
