Experts from home and abroad gathered in Shanghai on Nov 6 to explore the convergence of artificial intelligence and art at a forum spotlighting the increasingly intertwined fields. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Experts from home and abroad gathered in Shanghai on Nov 6 to explore the convergence of artificial intelligence and art at a forum spotlighting the increasingly intertwined fields.
Themed Entering the Era of AI-Generated Art, the forum served as a platform for exchanging ideas on merging cutting-edge technology with creative expression.
Liu Changsheng, president of Shanghai University and a Chinese Academy of Sciences academician, stressed the importance of interdisciplinary research in tackling major scientific frontiers and global challenges.
"Shanghai University boasts strengths in film theory, R&D, and integrated academia-industry collaborations through its renowned film and TV arts program," Liu said, adding that the university is dedicated to promoting the further integration of art and technology.
Experts from home and abroad gathered in Shanghai on Nov 6 to explore the convergence of artificial intelligence and art at a forum spotlighting the increasingly intertwined fields. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Gong Bo, director of the China Research Institute of Film Science & Technology, noted cinema's major advancements have been intertwined with technological breakthroughs — exemplifying cross-disciplinary convergence.
"The forum provides a vital platform for igniting creative inspiration and technological thinking around art-tech integration," he said.
In a keynote speech, Hu Shimin, vice-president of the China Computer Federation and Tsinghua University professor, shared perspectives on AI's artistic impacts and Tsinghua's deep learning framework Jittor.
He highlighted how AI can now emulate artistic styles and engage in creative expression via neural networks, reshaping traditional boundaries of artistic perception and creation.
Chris Bremble, CEO of Base Media, discussed the company's film and TV cases applying AI tools for content creation, while acknowledging AI's current limitations in capturing the unique emotive depth of human artistic works. However, he predicted AI may rapidly develop this capacity.
Experts from home and abroad gathered in Shanghai on Nov 6 to explore the convergence of artificial intelligence and art at a forum spotlighting the increasingly intertwined fields. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Hu Zhifeng, vice-president of the China Television Artists Association, identified intelligentization, networking and digitization as key trends transforming China's film industry. While acknowledging AI's potential to enhance audience engagement, he cautioned that AI-generated content currently lacks the originality and nuance of world-class cinema.
The event featured further keynotes on AI's applications across arts and film disciplines. A roundtable forum also discussed how AI generator content can empower artistic creation.
As a special session on the interdisciplinary scientific development of the 2024 Pujiang Innovation Forum organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China and Shanghai Municipal People's Government, the forum was hosted by Shanghai University.
