Assembling Intelligence: Hybrid Strategies for AI, Art, and Design | Open Night & Networking Event #SFTechWeek

​This Summer, Swissnex in San Francisco welcomes Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD – Genève) to showcase their take on artificial intelligence through recent research projects and students’ artistic works with an exhibition. The exhibition is free, and open to the public from now until November 30, 2024.

​The techniques used in current trends in artificial intelligence are not exactly new. The concept of “generative” artworks and the notion of a “language model” to create an infinity of results are an old dream. Assembling Intelligence – Hybrid Strategies for AI, Art & Design reunites a diversity of approaches that do not oppose the old and the new, seeking instead a form of “lateral thinking” in an era of ever-accelerating technologies.

​Anchored in the future of the creative professions, Geneva University of Art and Design has launched a plan of action on artificial intelligence (AI). This includes a new cross-disciplinary Bachelor’s course, in-house staff training, ongoing education, strategic monitoring, development of open source and tailored alternatives, symposia, and research projects. These initiatives position HEAD – Genève as a leading player in the field of digital creation.

​The program is curated by Douglas Edric Stanley, Lecturer of Master Media Design at HEAD in Geneva, in collaboration with Anthony Masure, Dean of Research at HEAD. It is facilitated by Audrey Zecchin, Head of International Relations at HEAD. 

​This exhibition is part of Déjà Vu, an event series by Swissnex in San Francisco exploring the relationship between AI and human creativity, raising critical questions about the nature, ethics, and future of artistic creation in an age of intelligent machines.

​About Déjà Vu
This event is part of Déjà Vu, an event series by Swissnex in San Francisco exploring the relationship between AI and human creativity, raising critical questions about the nature, ethics, and future of artistic creation in an age of intelligent machines.

​About Swissnex in San Francisco
Swissnex in San Francisco is an initiative of the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). Our vision at Swissnex in San Francisco is to connect tomorrow by empowering the next generation of innovators to collaborate and create futures where the planet and society thrive.

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​Partners
Assembling Intelligence is a collaboration between Head Genève and Swissnex in San Francisco. This Open Night is held in partnership with Tech Week.

​This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.