I know it’s been just a week since our last episode, but as a little gift to you for the holidays, we are already back! My guests today are Ahnjili ZhuParris, who runs Generative AI workshops at iii, and Jan Zuiderveld, the winner of the iii residency award 2023. We talk about Artificial Intelligence, whether cities will become less relevant, predictive policing, and more.

Ahnjili is a machine learning engineer, Ph.D. candidate, artist, and science communicator currently working at an AI startup that specializes in developing deep learning models for facial augmentation. Ahnjili’s academic research centers around the development of biomarkers for monitoring mental and physical well-being using smartphones and wearables, with a particular focus on their application in clinical trials. Ahnjili's artistic research and science communication efforts are dedicated to raising awareness about A.I. and algorithmic violence, which encompasses the violence that may arise from or be justified by automated decision-making systems. Through her work, Ahnjili aims to educate the public and promote discussions about the ethical implications of these technologies in our society.

Jan Zuiderveld is an artist and technologist with a rich academic background, including degrees in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Neuropsychology, Artificial Intelligence and ArtScience. Having led a machine learning team specializing in advanced speech-to-intent systems and hands-on experience as both a researcher and an engineer in the field of generative AI, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his work. In his artistic endeavors, Jan explores the intersection of technology and life, creating interactive installations that invite reflection on the essence of being. His projects, ranging from a collaborative photocopier to a coffee machine with an existential crisis, aim to endow objects with a spark of life, challenging our perceptions of existence. Jan's approach is characterized by a playful engagement with artificial intelligence, seeking to emulate the behaviors of living beings in a way that resonates with and surprises both himself and his audience, blurring the lines between the animate and the inanimate

Listen on to hear more about fashion police drones, what a coffee machine thinks about consciousness, and what it means to be alive! You won’t regret it. :)

Ahnjili Zhuparris - https://www.artificialnouveau.com/ 

Jan Zuiderveld - https://warana.xyz/ , https://www.instagram.com/_warana/

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