The talk is curated by Fred Ritchin, Dean Emeritus of the International Center of Photography and former professor of Photography and Imaging at New York University. Ritchin has a rich background in photography and imaging, having served as picture editor for Horizon and the New York Times Magazine, and executive editor of Camera Arts magazine. He has also worked on human rights campaigns for the United Nations and other organizations. His forthcoming book, "The Synthetic Eye", will discuss the challenges of artificial intelligence.
Key takeaways:
- The talk "A.I., Photography, and our Futures" will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on photography, including the generation of photorealistic images of non-existent people, places, and events, and its implications on the credibility of photographers and the perception of reality.
- The talk is curated by Fred Ritchin, Dean Emeritus of the International Center of Photography, who has extensive experience in photography and imaging, including creating the first multimedia version of the New York Times newspaper and conceptualizing the Four Corners Project.
- Ritchin is currently working on ways to support the credibility of the photograph as a witness in the age of artificial intelligence, and his upcoming book "The Synthetic Eye" will discuss the challenges of artificial intelligence.
- Throughout his career, Ritchin has contributed to human rights campaigns, written numerous books and essays on the future of imaging, and curated exhibitions on various topics, including alternative documentary and art practices, Latin American photography, and the situation in Ukraine after the Russian invasion.