Tod Machover — Music and AI: Threat or Blessing
October 9 | 12:45 – 1:45 PM

Tod Machover—a pioneer at the intersection of music and technology for over 40 years and Faculty Director of the MIT Media Lab—will give a featured presentation on the present and future of AI and music at THE PROMISE OF MUSIC, the First World Congress on the Social Impact of Music.

Organized by The Glenn Gould Foundation, the congress will take place in Toronto from October 6–10.

In his presentation, Machover will explore the opportunities and risks of AI in music. Drawing on recent AI-infused compositions by himself and others, he will provide context for today’s AI music explosion and chart an adventurous path forward where humans and machines collaborate in inspiring, mutually enriching ways.

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More about THE PROMISE OF MUSIC

The First World Congress on the Social Impact of Music organized by The Glenn Gould Foundation

This event brings together the world’s most inspiring artists, performers, and changemakers for five transformative days of concerts, public forums, special events, and bold new ideas. From orchestras to innovators, dreamers to trailblazers, participants will gather in Toronto to celebrate a simple truth: music changes everything.

Research shows that music education empowers children to achieve more academically, socially, and interpersonally. Music connects us, inspires us, and creates brighter futures. THE PROMISE OF MUSIC is a week-long celebration of how music transforms lives and communities worldwide.

The event is presented by The Glenn Gould Foundation, which honors Glenn Gould’s spirit and legacy by promoting creativity and using music and the arts to transform lives.