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Computational creativity

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TL;DR. An interdisciplinary field exploring how computers can be used to generate novel and creative outputs.

Technical Definition

An interdisciplinary field exploring how computers can be used to generate novel and creative outputs.

How it works

Computational creativity, also known as artificial creativity, investigates the capabilities of computer systems to exhibit behaviors that would be considered creative in humans. It draws from AI, cognitive psychology, and the arts to understand and replicate creative processes.

Related Concepts

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) — Machines that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence.
  • Generative AI — An AI field focused on creating models that can generate novel and complex content, such as text, images, audio, and video, that is coherent and original.

Further Reading

  • Wikipedia — Glossary of AI