This Bass Connections project team examined the disruptive and potentially harmful implications of machine learning, when applied by a not-so-diverse elite of highly skilled practitioners. The project sought to open the closed world of applied machine learning to students and the public through development of a performance-driven workshop. Team members were tasked with creating performance art that addresses the disruptive nature of the technology and its potential for harm if misapplied.

The project team applied open source machine learning tools to develop a workshop in applied machine learning for performance artists. Team members initially defined a few core tools and application areas that are practical yet intriguing enough to reveal the potential for disruption and potentially harmful misapplication of machine learning.

Timing

Summer 2019 – Summer 2020

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