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’d 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.
“Machine Rises in Art, Man Falls into Chaos”
By June Kim
June Kim’s opinion piece, “Machine Rises in Art, Man Falls into Chaos” 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.
“Decoding the Dangers: Unmasking the Dark Symphony of AI and Deepfake Music”
By Hayden Marin
Hayden Marin gives a brief primer on A.I. and deepfakes in ““Decoding the Dangers: Unmasking the Dark Symphony of AI and Deepfake Music” before he dives more deeply into the implications of A.I. use in the music industry and what this means for an artist’s likeness and career. He also gives information about how regular citizens can stop this from happening.
“Fake News? The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Investigations”
By Brian Patmore
In “Fake 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.
