Reviews — AMT Lab @ CMU

Musicians, Meet Suno & Udio

Musicians, Meet Suno & Udio

As Suno and Udio emerge as the front-runners for AI-powered music generation, learn more about which tool is right for you. This comparative review explores the differentiating factors of the tools and how they are being utilized by professional musicians, while acknowledging the existing controversy surrounding their use. 

Co-Intelligence Offers a Model for Integrating GenAI Into Your Work

Co-Intelligence Offers a Model for Integrating GenAI Into Your Work

Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with Artificial Intelligence by Ethan Mollick, offers a balance of playfulness, thoughtful analysis, and clarifying frameworks for working with artificial intelligence. In this book review, Dr. Brett Ashley Crawford shares a summary of what you will find in the text and a list to grow your bookshelf to better understand the opportunities and costs of Generative AI as it infiltrates our devices, work, and life

NotebookLM: A Reliable Knowledge Partner

NotebookLM: A Reliable Knowledge Partner

Artificial intelligence is making headlines every day, but how can we, as cultural workers, use AI ethically and effectively in our jobs? While large LLMs like OpenAI offer workers AI assistance, they come with a significant impact on the environment, hallucinations, bias, and ethical concerns regarding copyright. Smaller LLM tools solve some of these issues. The following review analyzes NotebookLM, a Google experiment, that i particularly useful tool for researchers, students, and other knowledge workers engaged in complex information.

AMT Lab Staff Books: Art, Tech, and Our World

AMT Lab Staff Books: Art, Tech, and Our World

Looking for your next read at the intersection of art, technology, and our world? The AMT Lab team shares what they have on their bookshelves this season. From the rise of AI in marketing to the urgent need for climate action, our team discusses the books we found most impactful. Read more to find insights on accessibility, the power of music, and the future of culture.

Sage Intacct: A Roadmap Review for Financial Management Success

Sage Intacct: A Roadmap Review for Financial Management Success

With a wide range of integration possibilities and reporting flexibility, Sage Intacct might be the right financial management software for your organization. In this review, guest contributor Stewart Urist highlights a few of the key functionalities that have improved his organization's daily workflow and the quality of the financial information available, and flags some pitfalls to keep in  mind along the way.

The Bear's Season 3 Epitomizes Prestige TV

The Bear's Season 3 Epitomizes Prestige TV

Amidst a host of negative reviews, season three of The Bear seems to epitomize the promise of prestige television -- bigger stars, bigger budgets, and higher production quality. Season three is ambitious and challenging, and it doesn’t allow the limitations of the television medium to dictate how the stories it wants to tell should be told.

DipJar: The Future of Convenience in Fundraising

DipJar: The Future of Convenience in Fundraising

At the core of fundraising is the relationship between a nonprofit and those constituents who are most passionate about that organization’s mission. As development professionals it is vital to find touchpoints that cultivate and maintain these mutualistic relationships. Convenience for the donor is critical to getting a first gift that leads to a sustained philanthropic relationship. DipJar offers a unique giving opportunity for organizations “on the road,” those with a facility, or those hosting fundraising special events.

A Midjourney Review: Utilizing Generative A.I. for Visual Storytelling

A Midjourney Review: Utilizing Generative A.I. for Visual Storytelling

Many have likely browsed the internet long enough to have been fooled by an AI-generated image or two at some point. Text-to-image models like DALL·E , Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion have advanced enough that most people only have about a 50%-60% chance of discerning if an image is AI generated, and the odds aren’t improving - but are these models good enough to forego using human artists altogether? This article provides a comparative review of the various offerings of Midjourney.

VR Painting Software versus Traditional Painting -- What Wins?

VR Painting Software versus Traditional Painting -- What Wins?

In the last two years, more than a dozen Virtual Reality tools have emerged, offering artists a wide range of mediums to express their creativity. These VR platforms have allowed every type of artist to showcase their talents in the Metaverse. This article delves into an exploration and comparison of VR, 2D painting software applications, comparing their capabilities against traditional oil and acrylic painting techniques. If you are an artist considering investing in a headset for your artistic endeavors or simply choosing an app, this article will provide a comprehensive side-by-side comparison of these programs with their real-life counterparts.