About art :
This site is concerned with the impact of artificial intelligence in the creation of art, as well as with non-photorealistic rendering in general. At the moment, our research focus, in collaboration with University College London, is on the detection of deep fakes and the authentication of original video.
We consider AI as a tool used which can be used in the process of creating art. The objective is not to create an autonomous artist.
About Ongota :
In our interconnected world, every form of human expression faces its own unique challenges. This site is named after the Ongota language of southeast Ethiopia, which is now spoken by fewer than a dozen elders (according to a report by UNESCO referred to on Wikipedia), a reminder of how fragile human experience can be.
Many artists see the rise of artificial intelligence as a potential threat to their art. We wish to express a more optimistic view. Just as dedicated linguists and communities strive to preserve the embers of a language, artists can harness AI as a collaborative partner. We strive to discover new ways to augment creativity and explore usual aesthetics.
Our hope is that artists will find new ways to “flourish even in the face of profound change, reminding us that both ancient languages and future-facing art are vital threads in the rich tapestry of human connection. (Google Gemini)”
About the author :
My name is Denis de Montigny. Although most of my time is been spent working in finance, the past years have been spent (part time) on research in the area of computational art.
I have a PhD in Computer Science from University College London, and a BSc in Creative Computing from Goldsmith’s College, University of London.