“AIw2 is not your average workshop series. It’s a kick-ass event designed to demystify artificial intelligence and make it accessible to all you cool cats in the arts, cultural, and creative industries. Join us from October 7 to 10 as we dive into creating your own AI systems, ethical co-creation techniques, and leveraging these technologies to secure that sweet, sweet funding.

#1 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence – October 7th

Welcome to the AI 101 Workshop! Get ready to dive into the world of artificial intelligence. This session’ll unravel the mystery behind AI models, their functionality, and their wide-ranging applications. We’ll also explore the intersection of AI with sustainability, shedding light on its ecological impact and potential for shaping a greener future. Join us as we uncover the past, present, and future of this groundbreaking technology.” — UPTEC Baixa

#2 Reactive AI Systems – October 7th and 8th

Get ready for a mind-blowing two-day workshop on Reactive AI Systems with Gonçalo Guiomar, a leading member of the Lunar Ring collective and a researcher at the Champalimaud Foundation. Learn to create reactive artificial intelligence models that generate images in real time from visuals or sounds. This workshop will open your eyes to the inner workings of AI models and demystify their training and information generation processes. Don’t miss out on this collaboration with producer Mother Jupiter on October 7th and 8th.” — UPTEC Baixa

#3 Using AI without being used – October 8th

Get ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge models! In this workshop, you’ll uncover the available models, their training methods, and how to empower creative minds to engage with them. We’ll also cover strategies to ensure that individuals are not unwittingly included in databases used for model training. Plus, we’ll explore the functionality of popular models and how they can safeguard against the misuse of shared data.” — UPTEC Baixa

#4 Co-Creation Methodologies with Artificial Intelligence – October 10th

Join Clara Vieira, designer, founder of the Claan studio, the Portuguese D4CR chapter, and a guest lecturer at the Faculty of Fine Arts of UPorto, for an exciting session on Co-Creation Methodologies with Artificial Intelligence. Discover co-creation techniques with AI that empower users while upholding ethical standards. Happening on October 8th, this workshop is not to be missed.” — UPTEC Baixa