Google Magenta research project will create an AI artist

Google DeepDream didn't just create a bunch of trippy, fascinating, slightly schizophrenic images -- it also inspired an entirely new research project within Google, and it's called Google Magenta. Starting the first of June, a small team of Google researchers will use the company's TensorFlow AI platform to develop an AI artist capable of creating its own visual art. The resulting artwork could eventually be made public through an app where anyone can browse creations as imagined by machines. Google Magenta was recently announced by researcher Douglas Eck, one of the individuals taking part in the program. Speaking at the music and tech festival Moogfest, Eck said that DeepDream directly inspired Magenta, which will also apparently be used to create some music, though details on that are vague.