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Dr. Maya Ackerman

AI Expert, CEO of WaveAI, Opera Singer

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Artificial Intelligence, Executive Leadership, Music, Professors, Technology
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Dr. Maya Ackerman Biography

Artificial intelligence is now reshaping industries, including the music and art sectors, by democratizing creativity in unprecedented ways. Dr. Maya Ackerman, a distinguished computer science professor, recognized expert in computational creativity, and opera singer, is revolutionizing the songwriting industry with innovative AI-based technologies. As CEO and Co-Founder of WaveAI, Ackerman has developed systems like "ALYSIA" and "LyricStudio," which enable the creation of original melodies and lyrics, making songwriting accessible to individuals regardless of their musical expertise.

Dr. Ackerman's extensive research in machine learning began during her PhD studies at the University of Waterloo, focusing on cluster analysis and has since expanded to include significant work on bias in venture capital and the broader implications of AI in creative industries. Her research has been utilized by entities such as the US Congress and Amnesty International, marking her as a leading figure in both the academic and practical applications of AI.

Beyond her contributions to AI technology, Ackerman's role as a thought leader is evident through her frequent invitations to speak at prestigious venues like the United Nations, IBM Research, and Microsoft, among others. She covers a wide range of topics, from the future of generative AI to enhancing human creativity through AI, and the ethical implications of these technologies. Ackerman's work not only excites audiences about the possibilities of the future but also addresses critical societal impacts such as overcoming gender and racial biases in entrepreneurship ecosystems.

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Dr. Maya Ackerman Speaking Topics

  • What is Artificial Intelligence, Really?

    Artificial Intelligence is shrouded in mystery. What is it, and what is it capable of? We will address the origins of AI, showing that it has existed before the rise of Deep Learning, and will continue beyond it. The aims of AI, notable accomplishments, and the next steps in this exciting field will be discussed. This talk will address ethical questions and challenges in artificial intelligence, particularly as applied to general AI.

  • Composed by Machine: AI & the Future of Music

    Can soulless machines engage in the creative art of musical composition? Indeed, computer systems have been writing music for decades. Dr. Ackerman will discuss developments in algorithmic composition and improvisation. The talk will then focus on a recent system where a computer takes on songwriting, including both the creation of lyrics and vocal melodies. Full compositions, created together with machines and independently by computer systems will be presented. A live performance of songs composed with AI will be included.

  • Why Technology Needs More Female Leaders

    Being an AI professor and female CEO is an exhilarating journey, but sometimes it can be a lonely one. Why aren't more women leading the tech revolution? What can we do to change this drastic gender imbalance? In addition to sharing her personal experiences, Dr. Ackerman discusses the benefits of gender-balanced leadership in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies and what we can do to achieve it.

  • Can Computers Be Creative?

    Computational creativity in an emergent field in artificial intelligence, centering on fundamental questions such as: What is creativity? Can computers be creative? Instead of using the computer as a tool, can it be an equal collaborator, or even an independent artist? This talk will discuss goals of computational creativity as well as present notable systems at the intersection of computing with visual art and music.

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Dr. Maya Ackerman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as What is Artificial Intelligence, Really?, Composed by Machine: AI & the Future of Music, Why Technology Needs More Female Leaders and Can Computers Be Creative?. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Maya Ackerman for your event is available upon request. Dr. Maya Ackerman generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Huppe, Alice Agogino, Alexander Ratner, Luis Ceze and Christopher Koopman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Maya Ackerman for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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