Sougwen Chung, one of the TIMES 100 most influential people in AI, discusses her use of AI, robotics, and other futuristic tech in creating mindblowing artwork. She explores the intersection of technology and art, the ethical implications of AI art, the evolution of technology in the art industry, and the recent surge of interest in creativity and AI systems. She also discusses her upcoming show at Hofer Gallery in London, the fusion of technical processes with art, and the relationship between AI and art.

Walter Scheirer, a computer scientist at Notre Dame and author, Megan O’Gieblyn, a writer examining technology and philosophy, and Sougwen Chung, an artist collaborating with AI, delve into the limits and capabilities of artificial intelligence. They discuss whether AI can possess consciousness or creativity, and explore the implications of deep fakes on society. The trio also contemplates the future of AI in art and examines the emotional connections humans form with technology, raising profound questions about its role in our lives.