Beyond the Talk: Salome Agbaroji and Samora Pinderhughes in conversation with TED Talks Daily

Elise Hu interviews spoken word artist Salome Agbaroji and musician/composer Samora Pinderhughes about the role and importance of art and human creativity in the face of technological advancement, particularly AI. They discuss how they tailored their TED performances to address the TED audience, focusing on the human element and the potential for AI to exacerbate existing societal problems. Salome expresses cautious optimism about AI, while Samora voices concerns about its potential for exploitation and displacement of artists. They also touch on the importance of community, vulnerability, and intention in art, and the need to support artists who are willing to take risks and speak out on important issues. Both advocate for the importance of art programs and creative expression, especially for young people, as a means of empowerment and social change.