Algorithms that make art

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Description

Computers write poems and jokes, and generate music.

But the recent sale of a computer-generated portrait for a record price begs the question: can algorithms truly make art?

This talk was recorded at an Ockham's Razor Live event at the Royal Society of Victoria.

Guest

Professor Jon McCormack, Director - Sensilab, Monash University

Presenter

Robyn Williams

Producers

James Bullen, Bernie Hobbs

Period	26 May 2019

Title	Ockham's Razor
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	ABC Radio National
Media type	Radio
Country/Territory	Australia
Date	26/05/19
Producer/Author	James Bullen, Bernie Hobbs
URL	https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/ockhamsrazor/algorithms-making-expensive-art/11139050
Persons	Jon McCormack