Grants support new research on role of AI in the arts
Grants support new research on role of AI in the arts
https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/6349/grants-support-new-research-on-role-of-ai-in-the-arts
Publish Date: 2026-07-07 13:38:00
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- Binghamton University faculty are exploring the ethical and creative implications of AI in the arts and humanities, funded by Provost Awards for Research Grants.
- Four projects received grants investigating AI’s role in music, cinema, artistic vision, and literature.
- “Algorithm, Composition & Improvisation” uses generative AI in live music performances.
- “AI as Cinematic System” examines how artists can retain agency in adopting AI technologies.
- “Against Detection” explores how AI interprets complex human-created art forms.
- “How Do Generative AIs Read Literature?” tests AI’s literary interpretation capabilities.
- Each project received up to $37,500 in seed funding for 18 months, made possible by a special endowed fund.
- Faculty members highlight the importance of ethical AI use and its transformative potential in creative and research processes.
