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AI, Cultural Appropriation, and the Orange Economy: An Interview with Christine Rivera

AI, Cultural Appropriation, and the Orange Economy: An Interview with Christine Rivera

In this interview, we talk with AMT Lab Contributor Christine Rivera about her research in AI, cultural appropriation, and orange economies. Christine is a second-year Master of Arts Management student at Carnegie Mellon University. With three decades of experience as a professional  actor, she has performed extensively on stages across the United States as well as  commercials and independent films. She has also worked as a director and  producer for stage and film, with two short films currently in development. Passionate about artists’ rights,  Christine is dedicated to being a resource and advocate for artists nationwide.

Let's Talk: Tech Disruptions and New Policies in the Media Industry

Let's Talk: Tech Disruptions and New Policies in the Media Industry

As we step into a new year and a new presidential administration, the media and technology landscape faces some significant shifts. While AI companies partner with major media outlets to train their models, social media platforms make changes that leave users in seeking decentralized platforms. In this Let’s Talk episode of the Tech in the Arts Podcast, AMT Lab’s Lead Researcher, Ian Hawthorne, and Chief Editor, Hannah Brainard, dive into the latest headlines.

Let's Talk: Digital Art, NFT Scandals, & Data Privacy

Let's Talk: Digital Art, NFT Scandals, & Data Privacy

In this installment of Let’s Talk, Chief Editor of Research Liz Forrey and Summer Social Media and Marketing Manager Maraika Lumholdt talk about what has been happening at the intersection of art and tech thus far in August. The conversation covers recent uses and developments with Dall-E and Crayion, how NFTs and apps like TikTiok are becoming relevant in the music industry, and how data privacy issues are already playing a big role in legal battles related to abortion in the United States.