AI Futures of Culture and Memory

Human culture and humanity’s creative memory — how are they affected by AI? How does technology influence the way we perceive, present, and express culture? What role does technology play in the production, communication, preservation, and interpretation of our shared memories? These questions are explored by researchers within the WASP-HS research environment AI Futures of Culture and Memory.

Vision

The vision of the research environment is to shape inclusive, ethical, and sustainable AI futures for culture and memory by fostering interdisciplinary research that bridges the arts, humanities, social sciences, and technology. The research environment envisions a world where AI is a tool that is used for good, enhancing cultural understanding, supporting creative expression, and promoting social and environmental sustainability.

Mission

The mission of the AI Futures of Culture and Memory theme is to:
● Advance cutting-edge interdisciplinary research on the transformative impact of AI on culture, memory, and creativity.
● Critically examine the ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI technologies in cultural and creative domains.
● Promote inclusive and participatory approaches that empower diverse communities and address systemic biases in AI systems.
● Develop sustainable frameworks and methodologies for AI integration in cultural institutions and creative industries.
● Facilitate dialogue and collaboration among academia, industry, public institutions, and civil society to co-create responsible AI futures.

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