This issue of Binghamton Now was made possible because of the efforts of the Binghamton Writes interns: Hudson Burrows, Isabella Tomaselli, Sarah Halley, and Charlotte Steinblatt, who served as mentors and editors. Additionally, I鈥檇 like to thank our administrative assistant, Jill Murphy, whose help is continuously invaluable, and our Director, Sean Fenty, who provides us the framework through which we may continue expanding. Big thanks to our Lead Editor, Angela Runciman, who has worked closely with me and lifted much of the burden that goes into publication. Finally, thank you to the students who are in this issue: June Kim, Hayden Marin, and Brian Patmore. Without your hard work, Binghamton Now Issue #3 would not exist.
鈥淢achine Rises in Art, Man Falls into Chaos鈥
By June Kim
June Kim鈥檚 opinion piece, 鈥淢achine Rises in Art, Man Falls into Chaos鈥 explores the ethical issues and controversies surrounding A.I. art. He explains how A.I. art generates images, what the response from the art community has been, and possible ways to address the problem.
鈥淒ecoding the Dangers: Unmasking the Dark Symphony of AI and Deepfake Music鈥
By Hayden Marin
Hayden Marin gives a brief primer on A.I. and deepfakes in 鈥溾淒ecoding the Dangers: Unmasking the Dark Symphony of AI and Deepfake Music鈥 before he dives more deeply into the implications of A.I. use in the music industry and what this means for an artist鈥檚 likeness and career. He also gives information about how regular citizens can stop this from happening.
鈥淔ake News? The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Investigations鈥
By Brian Patmore
In 鈥淔ake News? The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Investigations, Brian Patmore takes a look at how A.I. is currently being used in criminal investigations; how it can be misused, including through deepfakes; and how this can impact court cases. Patmore gives us a practical guide to understanding and dealing with this issue.