Register for the February 8 meeting.
Join us for an immersive hour-long tech talk meetup in the metaverse, where creativity and innovation intersect! In this session, we’ll explore the fascinating nature of artificial intelligence as we dive into the realms of poetry, imagery, and voice synthesis.
DATE AND TIME
Thursday, February 8, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
LOCATION
You will receive a Teams link when you register.
Our journey begins with the audience prompting a text generation AI engine to craft a Valentine’s Day poem. Witness the magic unfold as the AI weaves words together to try to express authentic human emotion. We’ll see if we can guide it in the right direction.
Next, we’ll venture into the visual domain, where an image generation AI engine will bring the poem to life by conjuring enchanting scenery and characters from our prompts that compliment the poem’s themes and emotions. Prepare to be transported to a world of beauty, wonder and strangeness as the AI renders vivid landscapes and evocative scenes before our eyes.
But the experience doesn’t end there! In a truly interactive twist, the audience will have the opportunity to choose and modify AI voices to breathe life into the poem, selecting voices that match the personalities of the characters and infusing the reading with creative flair.
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, poetry lover, or simply curious about the possibilities of Generative AI, this ITKAN meetup promises to be a one-of-a-kind journey into the realms of imagination and innovation. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the intersection of technology and creativity in the metaverse!
Yunji Johannig is an interdisciplinary media artist, producer, and community manager, who has a passion for leading teams in the creation of impactful immersive products. She has been a Project Manager and Producer for Microsoft Mesh and AltspaceVR. Currently she is Senior Project Manager at Octosmos, a creative consulting & services company that focuses on combining education, community & human-centric technologies aims at building a better, more equitable and sustainable future for everyone in the universe.