AI: Ethics, Empathy & Humanizing Technology
Schedule
Thu Jan 23 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Maury Young Arts Centre | Whistler, BC
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About This Event:In this engaging and forward-thinking session, Kris Krüg will take the audience on a journey through the rapid evolution of AI and its profound implications for creativity and innovation. As AI transitions from a mere tool to a collaborative partner in the creative process, this talk will explore how artists, designers, and technologists can harness AI to push the boundaries of their work. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the opportunities AI presents for generating art, music, and design, while also delving into the ethical considerations that arise when machines enter the realm of creativity. Audience Members Can Expect to Learn:
How AI is transforming the creative process across various industries;
Real-world examples of AI-driven creativity in art, music, and design;
Ethical considerations of AI-generated art and maintaining human touch; and
Practical strategies for future-proofing creativity by integrating AI without compromising artistic integrity.
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About Speaker Kris Krüg:
Kris Krüg is an AI Expert, Photographer, Artist, and the Founder & CEO of Future Proof Creatives. Applying his entrepreneurial spirit instilled in him by his father, Krüg uses immersive visual storytelling and thought-provoking content to spark new perspectives on emerging technologies and grassroots initiatives. Whether through his camera lens, AI-driven projects, or community initiatives, Krüg believes in democratizing art, empowering communities, and championing sustainability. His mission is to humanize technology and battle apathy; and he is committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and crafting a future where we all thrive.
About the Global Perspectives Speaker Series
The Global Perspectives Speaker Series (GPSS) is produced by one of the Whistler Institute’s working committees. Topics are selected based on a blend of community input, contemporary global conversations, and access to speakers. These evening events focus on the world’s greatest challenges, elevating leading experts and game changers to share bold ideas, new perspectives, and disruptive concepts that have the potential to create positive change in the world today and into the future.
About the Whistler Institute
The Whistler Institute is a registered charity funded through private donors, foundations, government grants, and fees for service. We facilitate and promote place-based learning opportunities, and our mission is to influence change and inspire minds through education and thought leadership. The Whistler Institute gratefully and respectfully acknowledges that we operate on the land now known as Whistler, located on the shared, unceded territories of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation and Líl̓wat Nation.
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Where is it happening?
Maury Young Arts Centre, 4129 Village Stroll, Whistler, BC V8E, Canada,Whistler, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
