Generative AI and Creativity: From Theory to Practice is an immersive exploration into the revolutionary domain of generative artificial intelligence. It takes a step-by-step journey starting with the fundamentals of generative AI and progressing to advanced applications. The book unravels the complexities of generative models, delving into key techniques such as generative adversarial networks (GANs) and variational autoencoders (VAE)s, providing a solid foundation for readers to understand the underlying principles.
FEATURES
• Explores the collaboration between humans and AI in creative processes
• Examines generative art movements, graphic design applications, and artist-AI collaborations
• Defines creativity in AI, by showcasing case studies and discussing ethical considerations
Moving beyond creative content generation in art and music to practical implementations in industries like healthcare and finance, the book showcases the versatility and transformative potential of generative AI across diverse domains. Readers will gain practical skills through coding examples, case studies, and collaborative projects, empowering them to integrate generative AI into their own work.
The book is enriched with stories of innovation, featuring pioneers who have leveraged generative AI to push the boundaries of creativity. Ethical considerations and the societal impact of generative AI are also explored to foster a holistic understanding of the technology.
Dr. Elakkiya Rajasekar is an assistant professor of computer science in the Department of Computer Science, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Dubai Campus. She specializes in generative AI and computer vision, applied to language technologies, healthcare, assistive systems, and other interdisciplinary domains. She has led 16 extra-mural funded research projects supported by agencies, including DST-RFBR, DRDO, and Royal Society UK. She serves as chair of the Dubai ACM-W Chapter and vice president of the Dubai ACM Chapter and is recognized among the Top 2% Scientists by Stanford.
Dr. Subramaniyaswamy V is currently working as a professor in the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India. In total, he has 21 years of experience in academia and research. He has published papers in reputed international journals and conferences and filed multiple patents. His technical competencies lie in recommender systems, artificial intelligence, reinforcement learning, big data analytics, and cognitive analytics.
