One of the important sessions of the 2nd International Artificial Intelligence and Hypermedia Symposium, “Online Platform Stage Performance, Music and Sound Design Technologies and Artificial Intelligence” brought together leading academicians and researchers in the field. Moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuğçe İyigüngör, Assoc. Prof. Bahar Akbulak and Ayşegül Kale, the session took place between 10:00 and 11:40 and comprehensively addressed the innovative applications of artificial intelligence in the stage and sound world, its ethical dimensions and future potential.

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Automatic Classification of Foley Sounds with Machine Learning

The first presentation of the session was made by Res. Assoc. Can Paşa. Paşa explained in technical detail how Foley sounds used in performing arts such as cinema and theater can be automatically classified with machine learning algorithms. Partially supporting human labor in the creative process of foley sounds with artificial intelligence both saves time in production processes and increases the variety of sounds. Paşa emphasized the importance of positioning artificial intelligence as a creative collaboration tool in this field.

Digital Immortality and Artificial Intelligence in Music

Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Future Technologies in Performing Arts and Sound Design

Res. Asst. Dr. Servet Can Dönmez discussed the concept of “Music and Digital Immortality with Artificial Intelligence” by focusing on the transformation of music in the digital age. Dönmez deeply analyzed the emergence of artificial intelligence as a new creative force in music production and the methods of immortalizing artists’ works in the digital environment. The fact that artificial intelligence learns the style of artists and produces new works also brings with it copyright and ethical questions. An interactive discussion was held with the participants, and the limits of originality and creativity in artificial intelligence-supported music production were discussed.

Sound-Focused Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications in Advertising

Master’s student Tuana Tümer and Dr. Lecturer The study presented by Burak Ceber, a member, addressed the innovative uses of voice-focused generative AI applications in advertising. While the impact of sound on brand perception and consumer experience in advertising is increasing, artificial intelligence tools offer the opportunity to produce personalized and emotionally connected audio content for the target audience. The presentation discussed the potential of this technology in the sector in terms of both creative and marketing strategies.

Artificial Intelligence in Theater: New Areas of Creativity

In his presentation where Lecturer Özgür Yetkinoğlu examined the position of artificial intelligence in theater art, he focused on the transformative effects of artificial intelligence in areas such as stage design, acting support systems and audience interaction. Questioning the concept of human-machine collaboration in theater, Yetkinoğlu emphasized that artificial intelligence creates new responsibilities and ethical questions in creative processes. Particularly, the discussions on the originality of performance and the human aspect of performing arts were important dynamics of the session.

Non-Human Editors in Cinema and Social Media

In the closing of the session, Lecturer Dr. Emin Paftalı discussed AI-supported editing processes. He demonstrated the creative potential of technology-human collaboration with examples of how AI applications in image and sound editing are used effectively, especially in cinema and social media content production. Paftalı opened the ethical and aesthetic boundaries of “non-human editors” to discussion, and stated that the role of AI in content production is increasing and that this situation is radically changing the dynamics of the sector.

New Horizons in Art with Artificial Intelligence

The common theme that emerged throughout the session was that AI has created both a technical and creative revolution in the fields of stage performance, music and sound design. Participants emphasized the importance of positioning AI as a creative force that collaborates with artists, not as a threat.

Discussions focused on how AI will touch the essence of art and human experience, where ethical boundaries will be drawn, and whether technology will be a complementary tool to human creativity or an actor that replaces it.