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Today’s AJ Highlights

Good morning: Technology has often upended notions of what art is. And artists have pushed and pulled at existing definitions to redefine and expand how we consider art. AI will be no different. But AI is a “big” technology revolution. And so our understanding of what art is will likely change. BBC’s Claudia wonders whether AI is “the end of creativity” or a further evolution. Although posed as a question, there really is no question. It’s just that some longheld traditional definitions of art will have to be… adjusted.

Here are more highlights from todays collection of stories:

  1. AI Will Revolutionize How Movies Are Made. But First The Copyright Issue “Director James Cameron discusses how the intersection of generative AI and CGI is shaping the future of film production, highlighting the need for copyright adjustments in this evolving landscape.” – The Conversation
  2. Unlocking The Secrets Of Ancient Cement To Combat Climate Change “Researchers are looking to ancient Roman concrete techniques that use less heat and produce less carbon, aiming for a sustainable future in modern construction.” – The New York Times
  3. Protests In Spain Over Proposed New Guggenheim Museum “The planned expansion of the Guggenheim into the Urdaibai biosphere reserve in Spain faces backlash over potential environmental and cultural impacts.” – The Guardian
  4. Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” Conforms To Laws Of Physics That Hadn’t Even Been Discovered When He Painted It “New research suggests that Van Gogh’s use of swirling patterns in ‘Starry Night’ aligns with principles of fluid dynamics, revealing his intuitive grasp of movement in nature.” – Hyperallergic
  5. Israeli Authorities Censor A Film Screening In Jaffa “Israeli police block the screening of a documentary about the 1948 Palestinian depopulation, sparking debate on censorship and historical narrative control.” – Hyperallergic

Skip down to see all of the stories we collected, arranged by topic. See you tomorrow.

Doug

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