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Artificial Creativity – Aalto LASER Talks

Is artificial intelligence simply a tool, or does it possess creative capabilities?
Visual designer Merle Karp made this collage with AI, using photos by Mikko Raskinen, Anne Kinnunen and Aleksi Poutanen.
Visual designer Merle Karp made this collage with AI, using photos by Mikko Raskinen, Anne Kinnunen and Aleksi Poutanen.

Just a couple of years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) seemed like something out of science fiction to most of us. Today, large language models and generative AI are becoming integral to our everyday knowledge work. 

Is AI increasing our creativity?

Welcome to Marsio for an intriguing Aalto LASERtalks event with these speakers:

  • Professor of Psychology Mark A. Runco, Southern Oregon University & Aalto University (US)
  • Post-doctoral researcher Nadia M. Ady, Aalto University, Department of Computer Science (FI/CAN)
  • Doctoral researcher Florent Vinchon, Université Paris Cité (FR)
  • Screenwriter Katri Manninen (FI)
 

Artificial Creativity

16:00 Introduction & welcome, professor Mark A. Runco
 


The Artificial Creativity of AI is Very Different from the Authentic Creativity of Humans
Professor Mark A. Runco, Southern Oregon University & Aalto University (US)

There are claims that AI can be creative, but if models of creativity from humans are consulted, the output of AI is not actually creative. It is artificial and, giving the superficial appearance of creativity, may best be viewed as pseudo-creativity. AI certainly can augment human efforts but lacks intentionality, intrinsic motivation, and the capacity to find important problems in an autonomous fashion. 

The entire program will be published in August 2024.

17:25 Panel & questions from the audience 
18:00 Stage program ends, mingling begins

Join us at the Marsio Stage on the Otaniemi campus or watch the live stream on Aalto’s YouTube channel. In Marsio, the evening continues with relaxed conversation over food and drinks – and music. The venue has places for 120 people.

LASER Talks welcome everyone who is interested in challenging conventions and advancing new ways of thinking and working. The event is particularly relevant for doctoral students and alumni who seek to broaden their horizons. The language of the event will be English.

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Leonardo/ISAST LASER Talks is a program of international gatherings that bring artists, scientists, humanists and technologists together for informal presentations, performances and conversations with the wider public. 

The mission of LASER is to encourage contribution to the cultural environment of a region by fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and opportunities for community building to over 50 cities and 5 continents worldwide.

Marsio Stage events are tailored for simultaneous on-site and online participation. The venue has robotic cameras that cover the whole event area. Please note that the audience might appear in the live stream and recordings.

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How to get to Marsio?

  • Marsio is close to the the Aalto University metro station and tram 15 stop. The street address is Otakaari 2, 02150 Espoo, Finland
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Visual designer Merle Karp made this collage with AI, using photos by Mikko Raskinen, Anne Kinnunen and Aleksi Poutanen.

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