The Dance of the Algorithms

January 18, 2024
16:15–16:45 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

With data as his paintbrush, media artist Refik Anadol trains AI algorithms to visualize the disappearing wonders of nature. In collaboration with the Yawanawá people of the Acre region of Brazil, Anadol showcases a multi-billion parameter open-source AI rainforest model built using the world’s largest ethically collected rainforest dataset. Join Chief Nixiwaka Yawanawa, Chief Putanny Yawanawa...
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Speakers

RA
Refik Anadol
Founder and Director
Refik Anadol Studio
CY
Chief Nixiwaka Yawanawá
Chief of the Yawanawá Tribe
CY
Chief Putany Yawanawá
Chief of the Yawanawá Tribe
Yawanawá Tribe

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