AI, Art and Media - Office Hours @ 310 Coffee

“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams…” — and lately, some of those dreams have been coming true with just a well-worded prompt and a decent Wi-Fi signal. This week at Office Hours, we dive into the realm of AI art — from deepfakes to visual poetry — as new tools redefine what it means to create. Whether you’re just starting to prompt your way into strange new worlds or wondering if any of this still counts as art, come hang with our AI support group (no lab coat required). Bring your curiosity, your work, or just your questions — all are welcome.

We are still experimenting with the format but we are basically a “support group for the technological singularity”. We have been mostly focusing on the use of AI generated video, imagery and writing in our own projects. We discuss the ethical and cultural implications of this new powerful set of tools as well as trade tips, discuss use cases and share workflows for getting the most out of this new era. We are open also to discussing anything relating to technology, culture, and the arts. Our meetings have a super casual and open atmosphere where all are welcome to contribute. Feel free to come late or leave early.

And I will (as always) be encouraging people to create art and will be translating for non-geeks. So, no matter if you love technology, or if you think it is destroying the very fabric of our society, or if you are just starting to experiment with AI to help better market yourself or your business, we would love to help get you started and learn more about your experiences.

Here is a list of the typical topics…

AI in Media

• Deepfakes, propaganda and the future of media
• AI ethics and copyright law
• Will AI destroy Hollywood or save it?
• Accessibility and story telling

For the Creators (new media and old)

• Discuss releases of AI tools and services
• Tips and techniques for prompting
• Voicing and animating your characters
• Editing and the AI visual effects revolution
• Combining traditional filmmaking with AI
• How to go viral, fund raising, and SMM

For the Haters (who are welcome)

• Is using AI cheating, where is the line?
• Is AI art soulless? What gives art a soul?
• How will younger people learn w/o “putting in the work”
• How to us AI ethically

AI for Social Change

• The changing job market. What skills will matter in 10 years?
• Demonization of knowledge and resources
• The 2nd Cognitive Revolution, emergent inelegance
• A new age of inhuman efficiency
• Unemployment, UBI and the future of “work”