Boyd Branch

Theatre x Science specialist offering workshops and training in science communication and digital media interventions for public engagement.

[Boyd Branch @Boydbranch]

@korymath 🤣

[The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival @KidsComedyFest]

🗞️ THIS JUST IN 😮

We're so excited to have @improbotics taking the stage at our preview show they join a bumper lineup with host @MarcelLucont and two more acts to be revealed very soon 👀

⏰ Sunday 8th December, 16:30
📍 @TheYTheatre
🎟️ Tickets at: https://t.co/DsI0TooG7Z

[The Alan Turing Institute @turinginst]

����Today we’re hosting the world’s first Children’s AI Summit

130+ children are sharing how #AI impacts them & how it should develop

Their insights will shape a Children’s Manifesto on AI, which will be shared with world leaders next week

Learn more: https://t.co/sffOTbxuxz

[Improbotics @improbotics]

On the set of the @BBC, A.L.Ex is getting down and getting ready (more details soon)...
Come see us at @Gildedballoon @edfringe!
Improv show #artificialintelligence #improvisation everyday 7:40pm,
Kid show A.L.Ex and the ImpRobots @improboticskids , everyday 11:40am.

https://t.co/2aXdR7a2Za
https://t.co/z1OPbGf1q7

With @Alex__Newson @Lovell_Ben @Boydbranch @Boydbranch Jillian Danielle Ellis @jodiefrankly @p_jlittle Mike Prior @shmallett @talltalessarah @MirowskiPiotr Julie Flower

[Improbotics @improbotics]

Our (excellent) reviews for our @brightonfringe shows at @KomediaBrighton are in!

"A must-see for anyone anxious about what kind of future [AI] may bring" according to reviewer Neave Glennon for @BTNTheInside.

"If you’ve been wondering about how AI and art can coexist in the world, look no further than Improbotics’ Artificial Intelligence Improvisation. [...] Though it sounds risky, Improbotics manage to pull it off seamlessly. […] Piotr’s venture into improv with robots aims not to replace human creativity, but to inspire it. […] Every time A.L.E.x would miss the mark, the crowd would erupt with laughter […] demonstrated how these concerning technological advancements could actually be used in a positive and effective way […] this moment that truly highlights the irreplaceability of the human spirit […] All in all, the show illustrates that while AI can inspire and enhance, it cannot replace the nuanced artistry of humans. Piotr and his team have crafted an extraordinary feat of software engineering and live performance, evolving what we consider theatre. The show poses some philosophical questions about AI’s role in society, making it a must-see for anyone anxious about what kind of future it may bring.”

Photo credits: @williamranieri

Congratulations to
@Alex__Newson @Lovell_Ben @Boydbranch Jillian Ellis
@jodiefrankly Julie Flower Mike Prior @p_jlittle @MirowskiPiotr @TallTalesSarah and our cute Nao robot @aldebaranrobots

[Boyd Branch @Boydbranch]

Wonderful conversation with #SciCom Legend @LizNeeley https://t.co/PmxBM7CVGj

[Kory Mathewson @korymath]

Most excited to share this project with the world.

It's amazing to see the magic made when the most capable generative AI systems connect with the most creative folks on the planet.

[Joscha Bach @Plinz]

The current generation of foundation models are postmodernist AI: story telling machines, extending prompts using the known patterns, tuned towards the expectations of the audience. It's time we find out how to let large models observe ground truth and discover rationality.

[Jon @JonVirtual]

17 parts? !

Better charge up
The AirPods!

[Improbotics @improbotics]

#AI #improv was featured on @SkyNews! Thank you @SkyKatieSpencer for the insightful interview.
Read all about it and get your show tickets for 6pm shows at @Gildedballoon #EdFringe2023 at links below ⬇️
📰 article: https://t.co/1HauFKB1np
🎟️ tickets: https://t.co/8kRRwDiYl2

[Boyd Branch @Boydbranch]

So proud of this @covuni collaboration with @la_Biennale to present the world premiere of Cuspidi!!!
https://t.co/TenKrLNXFR

[Boyd Branch @Boydbranch]

Excited to announce the premiere of Cuspidi a special devised work developed between @covcampus Faculty of Humanities and Arts and the @venicebiennial: https://t.co/yedH2IKTdK

[VR&ARMasters_CovUni @VRCovuni]

Thrilled to showcase the first immersive works by Coventry's new Master students in VR & AR. Inspired by the work of legendary Delia Derbyshire- check out this projection mapped procedurally animated Delia Visualiser by John Mcaughly: https://t.co/63mhSYIyCv

[Boyd Branch @Boydbranch]

@AIFestLDN @improbotics

[Improbotics @improbotics]

All-singing, all-dancing (and all-human!) performers from @teaandtoastbtn will make you dance on your feet and your heart skip a beat. Run get your tickets at @brightonfringe! https://t.co/HiTOgXwaUh

[Improbotics @improbotics]

Congratulations @emmastroudldn , this is truly fabulous news!

[Improbotics @improbotics]

#AI #improv #comedy at @brightonfringe, where robots take over the show. Join the cyborgs at @RotundaDome, 26-29 May at 6pm.
"Groundbreaking work" with "superb moments of comedy" that "poses serious philosophical questions" (@FringeReview, 2022).

[Improbotics @improbotics]

We were interviewed on @VOAnews! With @korymath @MirowskiPiotr @Boydbranch @_ERLNMYR @thomas_wint Jenny Elfving @TallTalesSarah @Roel_Fox & many more, our #improv troupe has been exploring #GenerativeAI since 2016 to inspire and empower human improvisers!
https://t.co/5NXl4RcvZy

[Boyd Branch @Boydbranch]

Comferences are like conferences but with less bait and switch.

[Boyd Branch @Boydbranch]

Brilliant time @sigchi with @MirowskiPiotr @SophiaPpali @AlexCovacii. One of the best comference experiences I've ever had. Thanks to the organisers #chi2023 , see you next year!