Art After the Algorithm: The Future of Originality 

Moderator: Michele Bosak

Panelists: Ritsu Katsumata, Michael Nÿkamp, Natalie Wetzel

AI-generated images, deepfakes, and algorithmic remixing are disrupting the creative industry, raising new questions about authorship, ownership, and opportunity. This timely panel brings together artists, designers, and creative technologists to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we create, share, and safeguard creative work.

Are these tools collaborators, competitors, or something in between? How can artists adapt without losing their voice? And how can businesses harness creative AI while staying ethical and ahead of the curve? Expect lively debate and a peek into how West Michigan’s creative ecosystem is navigating the future.