Beyond Human:
AI, Opera and the Art of Machine Expression
April 12, 2025 1:00PM
Chesebrough Auditorium/ Chrysler Center/ North Campus
2121 Bonisteel Blvd /Ann Arbor, MI
Reception to follow
As artificial intelligence reshapes the boundaries of human creativity, opera—a centuries-old art form—has the potential to stand at the forefront of this transformation. The University of Michigan AI Lab proudly presents Beyond Human a symposium exploring the intersection of AI, music, and theatrical storytelling. In conjunction with Detroit Opera’s highly anticipated world-premiere production of Così fan tutte (April 5-13), this event brings together visionaries from the fields of opera, computer science, design, and robotics to examine how AI is revolutionizing composition, performance, and art.
Conversations with:
Yuval Sharon, Detroit Opera
Deirdre Loughridge, Northeastern
Michael Wellman, U-M Computer Science & Engineering
Clare Croft, U-M LSA, SMTD, Arts Initiative
Julie Zhu, U-M SMTD
Carla Diana, Diligent Robotics, Cranbrook
David Levin, U-Chicago
Patrícia Alves-Oliviera, U-M Robotics
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