Human-computer image generation using Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) is becoming a well-established methodology for casual entertainment and open artistic exploration. Here, we take the interaction a step further by weaving in carefully structured design elements to transform the activity of ML-assisted imaged generation into a catalyst for large-scale popular dialogue on complex socioscientific problems such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and as a gateway for public participation in research.

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innova@on, will invest up to £25 million in the best game-changing, innova@ve or disrup@ve ideas with a view to commercialisa@on. This compe@@on provides funding for innova@ve research and development (R&D) from feasibility (including market research), through to technology or prototype tes@ng and development stages up to (but not including) commercialisa@on. All proposals must be business focused, rather than pure research. Applica@ons can come from any area of technology (including arts, design, media or crea@ve industries), science or engineering and be applied to any part of the economy. READ MORE 4. Funding Enabling Data Access in Accountancy, Insurance and Legal Services: Innova,on Lab Deadline: noon, 20th November UKRI/ Innovate UK has just launched a new funding compe@@on as part of the Industrial Strategy Next Genera@on Services Challenge: Up to £3.5 million will be awarded to projects developing data access methods to enable the applica@on of ar@ficial intelligence (AI) and data technologies in the accountancy, insurance and legal services sector.

British-Canadian AI startup Crea.vision will participate in the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to showcase their technology that will make indoor location-based services more reliable, autonomous, and hacker-proof. Home automation has moved from sci-fi movies into ordinary peoples' lives. This holiday season, one-third of Americans have plans to purchase a smart home device. While connected lights, thermostats, locks, and speakers are supposed to simplify their owner's life, too often, they complicate it instead. The need for multiple apps, voice, and screen-controlled devices limits the usefulness of the technology and increases the fear of hacking.