Digital Humanities & Artificial Intelligence

Keynote Speaker:

Dr Barbara McGillivray (King’s College London)

We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to participate in a focused exploration of the intersections between Digital Humanities (DH) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at a one-day conference at the University of Reading.

The conference will feature three distinct strands, each proving a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of DH-AI:

Strand 1: Cultural Heritage

• Explore the role of artificial intelligence in preserving, interpreting, and making accessible cultural heritage.
• Discuss innovative projects and technologies that digitise, catalog, and safeguard cultural artifacts and historical sites.
• Examine the impact of AI on the study and dissemination of cultural heritage.

Strand 2: Ethics

• Delve into the ethical considerations and challenges posed by the use of AI in Digital Humanities.
• Discuss issues of bias, representation, and inclusivity in AI-driven research and projects.
• Explore strategies and best practices for ensuring ethical AI applications in the digital humanities.

Strand 3: Synthetic Media

• Investigate the creative potential of AI-generated content, such as art, music, literature and virtual environments.
• Showcase projects that leverage synthetic media for storytelling, cultural expression, and education.
• Examine the ethical and cultural implications of AI-generated content in the Digital Humanities.

Full programme coming soon.

This is a free event sponsored by the Digital Humanities CoP at the University of Reading.

The event is now fully booked.

For any inquiries, please contact the organising committee at DH-AI-Conference@reading.ac.uk

Organising Committee:

• Dr Mara Oliva, Associate Professor in History and DH Champion
• Dr Dominic Lees, Associate Professor in Film, Theatre and Television and Steering Committee Member of Synthetic Media Research Network
• Dr Jumbly Grindrod, Lecturer in Philosophy
• Professor James Ferryman, Professor of Computational Vision
• Dr Rachel Lewis, Research Development Manager for Heritage & Creativity
• Dr Bonhi Bhattacharya, Senior Research Manager for Environment and Agriculture and Food and Health