Spark Minds Episode 8: Can AI Robots Be Creative?

Do you fear our future robot overloads or do you welcome them? In this episode, Jess and I delve into what exactly do we mean when we talk about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and what evidence is there for AI being creative? We talk about different examples, as well as the limitations of AI's creative capabilities and what does that mean for the future of work for creative humans.

SHOW NOTES:

Articles on AI and Creativity

• Boden, M.A, Creativity and artificial intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Volume 103, Issues 1–2, 1998, Pages 347-356, ISSN 0004-3702, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0004-3702(98)00055-1..

• https://techhq.com/2020/08/can-artificial-intelligence-prompt-a-creative-revolution/

• https://www.wired.co.uk/article/artificial-intelligence-creativity

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/02/28/can-machines-and-artificial-intelligence-be-creative/

• https://www.ibm.com/watson/advantage-reports/future-of-artificial-intelligence/ai-creativity.html

Sources for news, AI projects

• Blenderbot and Kukii go on a date https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54718671?fbclid=IwAR3WMlM2W2vPXrxDQ4lbQKAjSudB7FJye0yckElJ3fz_lm3E-ujTgMzvn34 

• Elon Musk and Jack Ma debate on AI https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-49508091 

• Alpha Go https://deepmind.com/research/case-studies/alphago-the-story-so-far 

• Alpha Fold https://deepmind.com/research/case-studies/alphafold

• Deep Mind Ethics and Society researcher https://deepmind.com/careers/jobs/2404477

And that Einstein quote: http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/wp-content/uploads/satevepost/what_life_means_to_einstein.pdf

Spark Minds Episode 6: Leadership and Creativity in the Workplace

Creativity in many workplaces is a desirable trait, but how do you go about creating a creative workplace? In this episode, we dive into some of the reasons why fostering creativity at work is a good for your business; as well as and the different ways to go about doing that.

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Scholarly Articles on Culture and Creativity

• CATMULL, E., & WALLACE, A. (2014). Creativity, Inc.: overcoming the unseen forces that stand in the way of true inspiration. https://www.creativityincbook.com/7-core-principles/

• Styhre, A. & Sundgren, M., 2005. Managing Creativity in Organizations. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/9780230505575.

• Tan, G. (1998), Managing Creativity in Organizations: a Total System Approach. Creativity and Innovation Management, 7: 23-31. doi:10.1111/1467-8691.00082 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/action/showCitFormats?doi=10.1111%2F1467-8691.00082

•  Nam, J., Anderson, T. A., & Veillette, A. (2009). Contextual Inhibitors of Employee Creativity in Organizations: The Insulating Role of Creative Ability. Group & Organization Management, 34(3), 330–357. https://doi.org/10.1177/1059601108329811

• Mindfulness: defeating distraction and amplifying awareness | Richard Chambers | TEDxUniMelb https://youtu.be/9QjI8nMiwJw