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The Boston Printmakers 2026 North American Print Biennial showcases some of the best artists in a medium that is constantly pushing boundaries.
Read the original →Small Mart, an outdoor Somerville market featuring local artists and vintage vendors, went mini-viral last month for an Instagram post stating that it explicitly bans AI. Its vendor application says it does not accept vendors who sell AI-generated imagery.
Read the original →AI is flooding the music world with everything from streaming scams and fake bands to experimental orchestras and endless death metal. The piece looks at what happens when algorithms start making the music.
Read the original →As the use of AI in Hollywood grows, IATSE has hired a dedicated staffer to help its members navigate the new and uncertain environment.
Read the original →Kore-eda Hirokazu explains why he dropped AI script notes for 'Sheep in the Box'. He also discusses why the closing of mini-theaters in Japan worries him.
Read the original →The piece argues that shoe design resists AI because of its 3D complexity and cultural elements. Illustration, by contrast, is declining because of digital replication.
Read the original →On October 22, Epic Games announced the AI MegaJam, a game development contest focused on using neural networks. The announcement sparked dissatisfaction among some developers. On the same day, the company altered the participation rules.
Read the original →A rise in AI-powered decomps, recomps, and ports has thrust the retro gaming community into chaos.
Read the original →YouTube's Human Creativity and AI report finds that creators are using generative video to express identity, visualize emotion, and connect around shared passions.
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