In a captivating series of Interdisciplinary Dialogues on the societal impacts of AI, we invite a guest speaker and panelists from the fields of science and engineering, health, and humanities and social sciences to discuss the advances, challenges and opportunities raised by AI.
The second edition of the series focused on the challenges and impacts of generative AI on the cultural and creative industries. Octavio Kulesz, a world-renowned expert on the subject, was guest of honor at the event, which took place in Quebec City on May 31, 2024. Moderated by Brian Myles, director of the newspaper Le Devoir, the panel brought together artists, professionals from the video game industry and cultural organizations, as well as specialists from various disciplines such as film, communications and law. Structured around the main issues raised during the panel, this document provides a summary of the presentations and discussions that took place during this second event in the Interdisciplinary Dialogues series.
Immerse yourself in these fascinating conversations, presented in a Q&A format that transcends disciplinary boundaries. The aim of these dialogues is to offer a critical and diverse perspective on the impact of AI on our ever-changing world.
This Interdisciplinary Dialogues series is organized jointly by Obvia and IVADO
Kulesz, O., Allen, J.P., Basanta, A., Bensamoun, A., Brin, C., Jacquier, Y., Rankin, V., Myles, B., & Guèvremont, V. (2025). Interdisciplinary Dialogues : Rethinking Culture in the Age of AI. Obvia.
Kulesz, O., Allen, J.P., Basanta, A., Bensamoun, A., Brin, C., Jacquier, Y., Rankin, V., Myles, B. et Guèvremont, V. (2025). Dialogues interdisciplinaires : repenser la culture à l'ère de l'IA. Obvia.
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