Arts and AI

ChatGPT has recently captured the imagination of the entire world, raising alarm bells among regulators for potential problems such as misinformation, breach of privacy and authorship rights. But some Singaporean creatives have been turning to AI for years now to compose music, write plays, create fantastical art, conceptualise building plans and design clothes. In Friday’s issue of BTLifestyle, learn more about how these technologies have permeated the lives and worlds of artists and designers, and how they can only accelerate in the foreseeable future.

Meanwhile, for jewellery lovers, here’s a chance to step into “The World of Heidi Horten”, Christie’s auction of the largest, most valuable private jewellery collection. Horten was an Austrian billionaire philanthropist who was well known for her massive art collection and jewellery. All proceeds go to charity.

Earth Day falls on Apr 22, and the spotlight turns to the fashion industry. We take a look at how some brands are stepping up to the challenge of saving the planet. For climbing fanatics, a treat is in store with Reel Rock 17 – a collection of three international short films that celebrate the exhilarating sport. And if that makes you hungry, grab a bite at Eden, the garden-inspired mod-Asian eatery at the newly opened hotel Pullman Singapore.