KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS

Artificial Intelligence

A computer program able to perform tasks typically done by humans.

MACHINE-LEARNING

A type of artificial intelligence that does not need to be explicitly programmed and can learn for itself from examples.

Neural Network

A common type of machine-learning program loosely inspired by the structure of the human brain which can learn from examples to make predictions.

Dataset

A collection of examples used to train an artificial intelligence program to make predictions.

Training Model Or Training Algorithm

A set of instructions used to recognize patterns in a dataset to create a machine-learning model.

Machine Learning Model Or Algorithm

The end result of a machine-learning training process that is used to make predictions, or even generate original text or unique images.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS ACTUALLY NOT “INTELLIGENT”

Artificial Intelligence may appear to understand the decisions it is making but in truth it is merely a series of mathematical equations making statistical predictions about the most likely answer based upon its training data.

Bias And Ethical Ai

Artificial intelligence software is ultimately trained and overseen by people—with all of their flaws. Without careful applications of the principles of ethical AI including explainability, privacy, careful selection of training data and fairness, we risk that our biases will carry over into the systems we create.

Programs

Family Art Saturday

Saturday, February 25, 2023, 11am – 1pm, BCA Center

Get creative and make art together! Families can drop-in at the BCA Center in-person and enjoy an art activity inspired by the visual models, networks, and patterns of AI programs featured in Co-Created.

Ethical Implications Of Ai

Wednesday, March 29, 6pm, BCA Center

Explore the ethical and social implications of AI in this panel discussion moderatd by Co-Created Guest Curator, Chris Thompson. Panelists include: Randall Harp, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Vermont, Burlington; Crystal L’Hote, Associate Professor of Philosophy, St. Michael’s College, Colchester; and Peter Gallo, artist, writer, and art critic.

Creative Ai Vermont Symposium

Saturday, April 15, 2023, 9-6pm, Hula Symposium Reception: 6:30-8pm, BCA Center

In conjunction Co-Created, the inaugural Creative AI Vermont Symposium focuses on the unique collaborative nature of AI and artistic practice. Co-Created artists and visiting AI thought-leaders will explore the philosophical, ethical, and cultural ramification of AI and creative practice through a series of talks and student workshops. See BCA’s website to register.

Creative AI Vermont is co-hosted by BCA and the University of Vermont.

GALLERY EXPLORERS: ART AND AI

April 24-28, 2023, 8am-11am, BCA Center

Students will explore and learn how artists and makers create art in collaboration through engaging STEAM-based activities as they create their own art in our BCA Center studio. Ages 9-11 (Limit 10). All materials provided.