Proud to see two BRAID projects shortlisted for Impact Awards at #UKAIRS2025 Congratulations to the FRAIM project team, led by Denis Newman-Griffis & Susan Oman in collaboration with Blast Theory @hannahredlerhawes.bsky.social on their WIN & to @caterinamoruzzi.bsky.social on her honorable mention.

🔉 Listen in! Dr @caterinamoruzzi.bsky.social: Authenticity Unmasked - AI and the Future of Creativity is the second episode of series two of Artful Inquiry, the ECA research podcast. Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0VaK... Find out about the series: www.eca.ed.ac.uk/eca-research...

Thank you to everyone who visited Authenticity Unmasked! Over 10 days, nearly 600 visitors explored how AI is reshaping our sense of authenticity and trust. 1/4

Heading to see the Authenticity Unmasked exhibition this week? Listen in to Episode 2 of this series of the Active Inquiry podcast, which features @caterinamoruzzi.bsky.social discussing the exhibition, along with artists Georgia Gardner and Theodore Koterwas: open.spotify.com/episode/0VaK...

Authenticity Unmasked open daily 10:00-17:00 until this Sunday only!

Come and visit Authenticity Unmasked at the Edinburgh Arts Fedtival and @edfringe.bsky.social! The exhibit presents three newly commissioned artworks by @dmstfctn.bsky.social, Georgia Gardner, and Kinnari Saraiya that explore how AI reshapes our understanding of authenticity, truth, and identity.

A reel I put together for the ‘authenticity unmasked’ exhibition. And Tipping point. See how AI and art are meshing and feel the feels it asks of you! Free 7-17th - @edfringe.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @caterinamoruzzi.bsky.social @braiduk.bsky.social @adobe.com #CREA-TEC

During the second year of my PhD, as I wrestled with the ideas I wanted to defend, I began to question whether those abstract questions concerning the nature of musical works warranted the effort I was investing in trying to answer them. 1/4

It was an honour to write a critical notice of this brilliant book by @Amy Kind, a philosopher whose work has been a point of reference since I started working on creativity. 🔗Imagination and Creativity: A Necessary Connection?, Analysis, doi.org/10.1093/anal... @oxfordunipress.bsky.social

This exhibition is just one output from @caterinamoruzzi.bsky.social BRAID Fellowship which examines key aspects of the creative process to support artists’ needs in an ethical way when using AI. You can find out more here: braiduk.org/crea-tec-cul...

Join us for the CDCS Digital Research Prizes as we showcase creativity, excellence & impact in data-driven work! The ceremony will be followed by lunch and a chance to connect with the CAHSS community and our wider network. 📆Weds 21 May 🔗 edin.ac/44mIyxG

@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @edincollegeofart.bsky.social @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social @francesl.bsky.social @caterinamoruzzi.bsky.social

🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨 Apply now to the CDCS Digital Research Prizes! 🔗 www.cdcs.ed.ac.uk/cdcs-prizes

Can AI be creative? My latest paper examines how technological advancements have shaped our understanding of machine creativity. Beyond technical achievements, the real challenge isn’t whether AI can create, it’s how we determine its value. 📖 compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Last week, a group of our BRAID researchers led by Dr Paula Westenberger & Dr Anna-Maria Sichani submitted a response to the UK govt #copyright & #AI consultation, advocating for the rights of creatives & transparency in AI development. Read the response: zenodo.org/records/1494... Well done team!

A great day at the Generative Creative Visions workshops, hosted with Shama Rahman on her platform FlowCreate. Groups are now planning their pitches for seed funding for small projects on AI and creativity. Thank you @uoe-gail.bsky.social for the support! @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social

Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social are holding sessions in March & April 2025 on Future-Proofing Creative Skills for Responsible AI suitable for freelancers, students / early career practitioners, in-house professionals and managers / leaders

A few days left to register to the workshops Future Proofing Creative Skills for Responsible AI Adoption! 🔗 edin.ac/4k0HuoC While waiting, watch these videos on creators’ experiences: edin.ac/4bh5W0I @braiduk.bsky.social @ukri.org @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social @edincollegeofart.bsky.social

Join us for the workshop series “Future Proofing Creative Skills for Responsible AI Adoption” Together, we’ll discuss the skills, and training opportunities, needed by creatives in the current technological landscape. @braiduk.bsky.social @edincollegeofart.bsky.social @designinf.bsky.social

🚨 There is still time to sign up for the 13th International Conference on Computation, Communication, Aesthetics and X! 

9-11 July 2025
Dundee, Scotland
 🔗 xcoax.org @xcoax.org

GAIL fellows @caterinamoruzzi.bsky.social and Dr Shama Rahman are running workshops in Feb to foster innovative ideas and prototype new creative projects, with funding available for those ideas to be developed afterwards. Find out more & register your interest here: gail.ed.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Thank you to everyone who submitted their proposals for the CREA-TEC artist commissions. I am deeply impressed by their quality, it’s going to be a great experience! 🤩 @braiduk.bsky.social @ukri.org

Starting the Creativity, AI, and the Human research cluster at the Edinburgh Futures Institute has been a 2024 highlight for me. 💡We have many ideas for 2025 and are keen for the community to grow. 🔗 Stay updated and get in touch if you are interested in being part of it! edin.ac/3DoC0D6

There are still a few days left to apply to our artist commissions on authenticity and AI! 👇

New DCMS commissioned research puts monetary values on the impact of arts and heritage on physical / mental health and productivity. Timely piece of work to talk to HMT during the spending review www.theguardian.com/society/2024... (Full report here: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675b16...)

There is still time to vote for our meet-up proposal for SXSW London 2025 where we are going to address useful questions about why we need AI and how we can use it better. Vote here! shorturl.at/LFZxH @oonaghtweets.bsky.social @mrsbunz.bsky.social @ewaluger.bsky.social @braiduk.bsky.social

Thanks! to everyone who submitted to our latest funding calls; the Innovation Fellowship call and the Artist Commission. If you missed out, this artist call, part of the CREA-TEC project, is still open. See link for further info bsky.app/profile/cate... @caterinamoruzzi.bsky.social #artist #create

The CREA-TEC artist commissions call is open until Dec 29! Send us your proposal for artworks that engage with the concepts of authenticity and AI for the chance of having it exhibited during the Edinburgh festivals in Aug25. 🔗 edin.ac/4eqDkST @braiduk.bsky.social @edincollegeofart.bsky.social

🎉 Open Call for UK Artists! 🎉 CREA-TEC is commissioning 3 artworks that explore how AI affects authenticity perceptions. Selected artists will receive £5k each and have the chance to collaborate with researchers and Adobe’s Content Authenticity Initiative. Apply by Dec 29 🔗 edin.ac/4eqDkST

Applications are open for the CDT in Designing Responsible NLP at the University of Edinburgh for funded PhD studentships starting in September 2025. It’s a great opportunity to join a highly interdisciplinary cohort! Information session: 14th Nov Deadline: 9th Jan 🔗 www.responsiblenlp.org

If you are a PhD candidate and your work involves Computation, Communication, Aesthetics, or anything at their intersection, consider applying for the School of X 2025 to develop an original idea or project with the support of a network of mentors and peers! 👇 xcoax.org#schoolofx @xcoax.org

⏰ Last few days to submit your proposal for a short video on your experiences with using AI in creative practices! Videos will feature in a series of workhops on creatives’ needs and new set of skills, part of a @braiduk.bsky.social research project. Details at edin.ac/4fcpzrD and below ⬇️

📢 Call for Papers Join us for discussions on voice, identity, and technology at the Creative Digital Dynamics II: Symposium on AI & Digital Innovations in Vocal Music. 📅 CFP Deadline: 10 January 2025 📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute & Reid Concert Hall For details check edin.ac/3YJekkW

🎥 CALL FOR CREATIVES! 🎥 We are looking for 3 creatives to share their experiences with AI tools. 🎨 Creatives from all fields welcome 🎬 Produce a 10-min video on your use of AI tools for creativity 💰 Pay: £300 📅 Apply by: 22 Nov, deadline for video submission: 31 Jan More details: edin.ac/4fcpzrD

Excited that @zephoria.bsky.social is coming to Edinburgh for a talk in Critical Data Studies at @UoE_EFI on Nov 18th. Co-hosted with @braiduk.bsky.social Here Be Dragons: The Challenges of Pursuing Responsible AI www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/here-be-dr...

📢 xCoAx 2025: The 13th International Conference on Computation, Communication, Aesthetics, and X is happening July 9-11 in Dundee, Scotland! Submit your papers, artworks, or performances by Feb 2, 2025! 🌐✨ Details and submission guidelines at @xcoax.org

Do you use AI in your creative practice? The CREA-TEC project seeks x3 creatives to produce a short video about their experience of using AI tools in creative practice. More info: crea-tec.weebly.com/news-events.... #ResponsibleAI #Creative #AI @caterinamoruzzi.bsky.social @designinf.bsky.social

Kicking off today's @braiduk.bsky.social x @designinf.bsky.social Research Seminar in @inspacegallery.bsky.social with a talk from @caterinamoruzzi.bsky.social about the 'value of #ArtificialInteligence' in the creative process, asking... What do we want to use AI for and why is it valuable?