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We are tackling an innovative project at the Bayside Oceanfront Resort and the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC)!

The resort is providing wall space in the public areas as a satellite gallery of the MAC. Through the gallery, artwork from local and regional artists is for sale at the Bayside.

We're implementing a kiosk system that promotes "ART @ the Bayside" that enhances guest interaction to...

Artificial intelligence (AI) in content generation has changed and revolutionized how we create and consume information. From automated news stories to creative writing and marketing, AI tools are reshaping the landscape of content creation. This transformative power of AI is not just intriguing but also inspiring. However, the ethical use of AI in this domain requires careful attention to...

Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google X, acknowledges the potential of AI to solve complex problems but warns about the dangers of unchecked AI development. He believes that without proper ethical guidelines, AI could lead to catastrophic consequences for humanity. Gawdat emphasizes the importance of creating AI with human values and moral principles to ensure that it serves the...

In the last issue of Island Arts Magazine, I wrote about using AI responsibly. I received an email from Brian in Cobble Hill asking if Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to critique art. My initial response was no, but that needed to be corrected. I felt all art is subjective, and AI would be incapable of analyzing it.

After doing some more research, yes, with the assistance of AI,...

We had a couple of interesting comments on our Island Arts Magazine Facebook page after sharing an article from a recent issue. The commenters disagreed with the article's premise; one suggested the author used AI to generate her story.

That raised the question of how we should approach AI content in our magazine and websites.

I have been experimenting with AI for several months and used...

In today's digital age, having a solid online presence is crucial for any business. A well-designed, user-friendly website can be a game-changer, attracting potential customers and boosting your brand's visibility. However, building and managing a website can often be complex and time-consuming. That's where Content Management Systems (CMS) come in. CMS provides a hassle-free website creation...

It was just over a year ago that we had solar panels installed on our roof. We were optimistic going in but it has exceeded our wildest dreams.

To recap, we had 20-455 watt panels installed in 2 banks of ten on the east and west slopes of our garage. Our goal was to cut our electric bill in half. We just got our BC Hydro bill to cover the final period covering the last year. We went from an...

IOT (Internet of Things) are smart devices with sensors used in home automation such as lights, security cameras, smart plugs, thermostats and even some medical equipment. Home fridges, ranges and other appliances are also incorporating smart technologies.

Until recently, you could not mix and match devices due to incompatibilities in their underlying software. Two communication protocols,...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making it mark in all kinds of endeavours including writing, art, technology, science, search engines and the list goes on. It begs the question, “how accurate is AI”.

The published answer to this is 95%. However, accuracy is not a term that can be used without prior definition. Currently AI accuracy is defined as an average by comparing right vs wrong...

I started to experiment with Artificial Intelligence (AI) this week a bit exploring several areas of interest in technology and philosophy.

I mentioned it to Susan and she thought it would make a great TT article. I logged into my account at ChatGPT (chat.openai.com) and posed two art related questions. This platform is design as conversational AI, it won’t generate art but is a place to...