Art.Ificial February 21 Newsletter

Issue #2

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February 21, 2024

Beehiiv AI-Generated Artwork with the prompt: “depict a man that could be confused as a robot drawing on a canvas”

Student Artwork Spotlight

Experience the immersive world of "Dia De Los Muertos" by Nicolas Diaz-Magaloni, a junior in the Media Arts and Practice program. He created a 3D/AI short film celebrating the Mexican holiday of the Day of the Dead accompanied by a story told by his father. Through this artwork, Diaz-Magaloni invites you into a virtual altar that he crafted to honor his family and cultural heritage. The film was made using Maya Autodesk and RunwayML to distort the footage. Click the link above to watch now!

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Upcoming Events

Join us for an event with Jaden Kirshner, Founder and President of the Art.ificial club, as he talks about the evolution and future of the entertainment industry. From the streaming wars to the growing influence of artificial intelligence, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the industry’s ever-changing landscape. This is a joint event between Art.Ificial and Cinegogue, and is open for any members to attend. No RSVP is required.

Check out some of the upcoming programming and scroll down to watch the amazing nominated short films in the Expo City AI Film Festival. AIFF spans almost six months including a global competition, film screenings, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops offering insights into the revolutionary impact of AI on the future of storytelling. Click the image above for more information or click below to sign up.

From the previous newsletter

Runaway AI Film Festival: Interested members can look to submit their own AI Films

Join Us at AIFF: Celebrating the forefront of AI-driven filmmaking since 2022, AIFF invites artists to explore the boundless possibilities of technology in storytelling. Submit your AI-driven films with a deadline on February 29, 2024, for a chance to be among the 10 finalists showcased at gala screenings in NYC and LA. Winners, selected by esteemed judges, will receive over $60,000 in prizes to fuel their creative endeavors. Stay tuned for updates on the official festival celebration in early May 2024! Click the image above for more information or click below to RSVP.

News of the Future, Today

Sora: OpenAI will now let you create videos from verbal cues | CNN Business

Artificial intelligence leader OpenAI introduced a new AI model called Sora which it claims can create “realistic” and “imaginative” 60-second videos from quick text prompts.

Sarah Silverman, Authors See Most Claims Against OpenAI Dismissed by Judge

The order builds upon findings from other courts, which have mostly dismissed claims from creators suing AI companies. A claim for direct copyright infringement remains in the suit from Silverman and other top authors suing OpenAI.

OpenAI Gives ChatGPT a Better ‘Memory’

The A.I. start-up is releasing a new version of ChatGPT that stores what users say and applies it to future chats.

Take the Cash or Fight? Media Moguls Split on AI Deals

As digital media craters, executives can hardly afford to overlook substantial content licensing pay days — but The New York Times lawsuit gives them pause.

Newsletter created by William Tseng and Julian Kepnes