Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming ubiquitous. We learn of stunning innovations due to AI, machine learning, augmented reality every day. Thus, it is only a matter of time before these extraordinary developments affect the world of storytelling too. In fact, the process has already started.
Are you ready to be told new stories by robots? When do you think that could happen? For many, this idea is at the same time fascinating and troubling. When debating this issue at a recent Milan Digital Week conference, some issues kept popping up: How can machines create a meaningful story? Can they really involve us emotionally? Can stories based on algorithms be original? In general, there were more sceptics than believers. But in this area, like in many others, things are changing fast.