COFAC CoLab

Adaptive Artistry: The Convergence of Human Creativity & Technology

Adaptive Artistry: The Convergence of Human Creativity & Technology is multi-year endeavor exploring the intersection, ethics, and impact of technological advancements on human art forms. The project will delve into the past, present, and future of our era, acknowledging a continuous existence where innovation amplifies the scope of human creativity.

Year 1 (2024 – 25): The Past (Augmentation, Interdependence, Extinction)

Beginning from the earliest recorded history, how has technology affected creativity? What are technology’s effects on artists’ work conditions and the arts industry? What opportunities have been created, and what challenges have arisen? What has been gained, and what has been lost? How have copyright and other legal issues been addressed with emerging technologies, and how have new laws or regulations affected artists? Does the fact that AI has been used to generate creative works for nearly 70 years make the technology less intimidating?

Year 2 (2025 – 26): The Present (Industry, Artistry, Transformation)

What new challenges are emerging with today's technology? How do copyright protections and other laws need to evolve to address these issues? How is this being addressed differently in various countries and societies? What opportunities and capabilities are modern technologies creating? How is technology supporting innovation and the creative process? What challenges are current artists encountering in the workplace? How should ethics regarding artificial intelligence be taught?

Year 3 (2026 – 27): Future Shock

How does understanding past and current issues prepare artists for future opportunities and challenges? What will these be, and how should this influence academia? What are the modern technologies bound to impact us? Does a utopian future include more time and attention to the arts and new creative opportunities, or does a dystopian future marginalize creativity since tools are so readily available to all? How will AI, virtual reality, and other emerging technologies be addressed in the arts and media?

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CoLab Directors