- Fears, Hopes, and Dreams for Our Relationship with AIAI: friend or foe? From cultural erasure to eco-utopias, we’re battling the Ghost in the Algorithm. Dive into fears, hopes, and WTF moments of humanity’s future with machines. Can creativity, ethics, and humanity survive? Spoiler: only if we hack the system. Let’s talk. Read More …
- Generative AI Cinematic Podcasts & How Kevin Friel is Hacking the Future of MediaStep into Kevin Friel’s Vancouver voltron den and you’ll find yourself at the beating heart of a creative revolution. Amidst a labyrinth of Nanlite tubes and more cameras than a Tarantino flick, the dude they call the Pixel Wizard is busy rewiring reality one photon at a time. “We built Noah’s Arc in a day, my friend!” Kevin Friel tells me with a grin that suggests he knows exactly how wild that sounds. We’re standing in Mister Pixel Wizard’s AI Telelporter setup at AWS Community Day Vancouver, surrounded by glowing Nanlite tubes and a three-camera array that looks like it Read More …
- NeuRIPS Vanouver: Best AI Papers of 2024This is just the beginning. The next wave of innovation will be driven not by corporations or universities but by the global community of builders, tinkerers, and dreamers who see AI as a canvas, not a commodity. Read More …
- Field Notes from NeurIPS’ Latent LoungeThe future isn’t one size fits all. I’m seeing AI systems specialized for everything from biotech to beat-making. This isn’t just about general intelligence anymore – it’s about finding the sweet spots where AI meets human creativity and need. Read More …
- Autolume: Post-Photographic Cybernetic PortraitureStep into latent space with Autolume—a project that transforms analog nostalgia into dynamic AI-driven art, redefining identity and creativity one portrait at a time. Read More …
- Great Creative Reckoning: A Techartist’s Manifesto on Generative Artificial Intelligence.When everything is possible, the only thing that matters is what you choose to do with that possibility. Read More …
- Paddling Together: A Future Built on Connection, Creativity, and CommunityPaddling Together toward the future isn’t just about where we go—it’s about how we move. Our community of thinkers, builders, and creators gathered to explore what it means to row in rhythm toward innovation, ethics, and connection. Read More …
- Indigenomics NOW 2024: Redefining the Future of Indigenous Economic and Digital Sovereignty through AIToday, Indigenous leaders, thinkers, and technology innovators unite to reclaim space in finance and tech, building a $100 billion Indigenous economy rooted in respect, cultural integrity, and decolonized innovation. #IndigenomicsNOW Read More …
- Kicking Ass in 2025: A Techartist’s Guide to Creative SurvivalJoin me as I share firsthand experiences from the frontlines of this creative revolution. Discover how the synergy of human intuition and machine precision is not just amplifying our capabilities but also challenging our very identities. What happens when AI can generate a thousand ideas, but only you can tell which ones matter? Read More …
- Indigenous Innovation in Technology and the Future of Indigenous EconomiesExploring how Indigenous leaders like Carol Anne Hilton, Michael and Caroline Running Wolf, and others are blending tradition and technology to shape a new digital future. Read More …
- Future Proof: Inside Vancouver’s Thriving AI EcosystemWhile others talk about the AI revolution, we’re busy making it happen. Dig into Vancouver’s AI community, where every meetup is a glimpse into the futures. Read More …
- Healing Through Creativity: My Journey with DeepWell DTX & Dave ZaboskiWhen courage leads outward and empathy leads inward, creativity transforms lives. Read More …