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Marti Louw - IDeATe

Marti Louw - Google Scholar

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Kevin Stein

Kevin Stein's Blog

A Guide to Which AI to Use in the Agentic Era

Instant Insights: The Trust Insights RACE AI Framework

Creative Machines by Maya Ackerman

Who Owns The Future? by Jaron Lanier

The Human Test by Ron Folman

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Crystal Manich

Crystal Manich - Instagram

Crystal Manich - IMDb

Crystal Manich - YouTube

Laura Kaminsky

Time to Act Documentary

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Sarah Turner: Website

Sarah Turner: YouTube

Sarah Turner: @sarahsarahturnerturner2

But...You're A Dolphin!

Lecture with Sean Hallowell and Sarah Turner

Projection Portals: Live Video Machine in the Hall of Architecture

In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, host Luna Lu speaks with Bad Press co-directors Rebecca Lansberry-Baker and Joe Peeler, alongside journalist and film subject Angel Ellis, about the making of their Sundance 2023 award-winning documentary. The conversation explores how the team came together, the ethical and creative challenges of documenting press censorship within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and the tension between tribal sovereignty and press freedom. Through Angel Ellis's experience as a journalist turned whistleblower, the episode highlights the vital role of independent Indigenous media, transparency, and civic participation, while also reflecting on trust, community-based storytelling, and the power of individuals to effect democratic change.

Speical thanks to Stephan Caspar, Dept of Languages, Cultures, and Applied Linguistics, Professor Anne Lambright, and CAS Center for Arts in Society, and all the students and staff at CMU who supported this event!

Bad Press (Official Film Website)

Rebecca Lansberry-Baker

Joe Peeler

Angel Ellis

In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Samantha Childers explores why so many songs recommended by streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music sound strikingly similar. She breaks down the inner workings of music streaming algorithms—how metadata, collaborative filtering, content-based filtering, and continuous feedback loops collectively shape the "perfect playlist." Samantha also examines Spotify features such as Discover Weekly and Discovery Mode, uncovering how these tools influence music discovery, artist visibility, and even compositional trends as musicians increasingly write with algorithms in mind. Alongside these technical insights, she raises critical ethical questions about data privacy, algorithmic bias, pay-to-play practices, and the shrinking role of human curation. Ultimately, the episode invites listeners to rethink how algorithm-driven platforms shape not only what we hear but also how we discover, value, and experience music.

Samantha Childers

A Critical Research of Spotify's Business Model—The Case of Discover Weekly

We Tested Popular Music Streaming Services — These Are the Top 6 You Should Check Out In 2025

About Spotify- Newsroom

The Role Of Music Streaming Algorithms In The Industry

Algorithmic Symphonies: How Spotify Strikes the Right Chord

Algorithms in Music: Blessing or Curse?

Understanding recommendations on Spotify

How to Break Free of Spotify's Algorithm

Pay-to-Playlist: The Commerce of Music Streaming

Impacts of AI on Music Consumption and Fairness

In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Andrew Wolverton and Zachary Collins explore how arts-focused technology can transform nonprofit ticketing and operations, tracing Ludus's journey from a side project for a single high school musical to a nationwide platform serving more than 4,000 organizations. Collins explains how Ludus was built from the ground up around the real needs of drama teachers and community theaters, growing into an end-to-end system for ticketing, fundraising, marketing, volunteers, and concessions—while staying anchored in a people-first culture summed up by the company's core value, "Give a Shit." He reflects on navigating the COVID-19 shutdown through livestreaming and social-distancing tools, choosing the right growth equity partner, and why he believes AI shouldn't replace arts workers but instead act as a "superpower" that frees them to focus on human-centered work and shared live experiences.

Andrew Wolverton

Zachary Collins

Link to Ludus

In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Alexann Sharp and Cara Flanery sit down with four-time Emmy-winning innovator Michael Cioni to unpack how technology and creativity converge in modern media workflows. Cioni introduces Strada, a peer-to-peer platform designed to enable remote collaboration without cloud storage, and shares career lessons on building networks through industry events (NAB, Cine Gear, IBC) and assembling complementary teams ("Swiss-cheese" collaboration). He distinguishes generative vs. utilitarian AI, predicts a shakeout and rebound for GenAI, and outlines his Skills Gap Principle and "Technative" mindset for balancing creative and technical strengths. The conversation closes with candid advice on taking smarter risks and betting on yourself.

Michael Cioni's IMDB page

Link to Strada

Michael Cioni's YouTube interview: Using AI to fill your skills gap