In the evolving landscape of the performing arts, artificial intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and challenges. This talk examines how AI can be harnessed to promote social justice and inclusivity in arts education. Through a detailed case study of an innovative project implemented at the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre, the potential of AI to create more accessible and equitable learning environments is explored.
The discussion will highlight practical examples, such as AI-driven translation tools, virtual rehearsal spaces, and automated accessibility technologies that provide new opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities. While focusing on the advantages, the talk also critically addresses ethical concerns, questioning the role of human agency in a world increasingly influenced by technology.
As AI’s creative potential continues to evolve, this presentation encourages a reflection on the balance between innovation and ethics in artistic education, proposing a future where technology serves as a tool for a more inclusive, responsible, and sustainable performing arts sector.
Margo Zālīte is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, and lecturer working at the intersection of traditional performing arts and modern technology. Her work focuses on social and environmental justice, fostering innovative, sustainable, and inclusive practices in the arts. Margo holds a Master's degrees in Opera Directing from the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin and Visual Anthropology at Freie Universität Berlin.
As a member of the artistic leadership team of the the Sustainable Theater Lab at the ligeti center in Hamburg, she combines her artistic vision with a commitment to creating impactful collaborations. Currently, she teaches music theater directing at the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre and continues to develop projects that explore the ethical integration of technology into arts education.
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