Interactive Art +
HONORARY MENTION
A dialog between human and AI through music
Documentation
Two DJs spin vinyl records in dialogue with each other—one a human and the other a complex Artificial Intelligence (AI) system. They take turns choosing songs, trying to make smooth transitions and optimally entertain the crowd.
The AI DJ consists of an automated turntable and a robotic finger. It “learns” the task and perceives what’s happening in its environment by means of various AI technologies. This enables it to select a “suitable” song from its database to match the features and beat of what the human DJ just played. The artificial DJ is also able to read the crowd, basing its selections on the mood in the room and the number of people dancing.
When the AI DJ Project duo performs, there is always tension and excitement in the air: Which unexpected turns might the set take? Can the two DJs coordinate their performance and are they able to communicate with the audience and each other via the music? Does the AI DJ measure up to what is required of a good DJ?
