Art, AI and figuring the future
On the coming of computer-generated creativity
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- Published 20230207
- ISBN: 978-1-922212-80-1
- Extent: 264pp
- Paperback (234 x 153mm), eBook
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Luke Buckmaster
Luke Buckmaster is the film critic for The Guardian Australia and a contributor to publications including Flicks.com.au and NME. He is the author of...
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