Can Machines Be Funny? & The Era of AI Art

Can you teach a machine to be funny? That's the kind of unlikely question that rapid advances in technology have now put on the table. Kory Mathewson is a PhD student at the University of Alberta working on interactive machine learning. He's also an improv comedian who works with robots. He joins The Agenda to discuss the effect of technology on the art of comedy. Automation doesn't just affect the manufacturing industry. Technology is also revolutionizing the world of art, literature, music, and improv. But could automation and AI ever displace creative minds? Or are algorithms and machine learning just another tool for artists? The Agenda discusses advancements, challenges, and what the future could look like for technology and the arts.
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