The Artful Design of Interactive AI Systems

Explore the intersection of technology, design, and human interaction in this thought-provoking lecture by Stanford Associate Professor of Music Ge Wang. Delve into the artful design of everyday tools, musical instruments, social experiences, and human-in-the-loop AI systems. Examine the balance between automation and meaningful human engagement, and ponder the philosophical question of how we want to coexist with artificial intelligence. Gain insights into the practical and ethical considerations of shaping technology to enrich our lives, and discover the importance of design in creating tools that are both functional and meaningful.

Introduction
Artificial Intelligence and Music
Design
Background
Questions
Design is not complicated
Social dimension
The role of technology
Why was it designed
The Big Red Button
Design Question
Rebecca Feebrink
Nick Ryan
Mary Shelley
AutoLegal
Conclusion
Humanloop
Art and AI
James Baldwin quote
Why do we design things