The Bertelsmann x NYC Media Lab 2023 Challenge: The Creative Industries and Artificial Intelligence

*Before applying, please read the AI and the Creative Industries program details.

For questions, please email rcc401@nyu.edu

We’re seeking teams to join this Challenge is an open exploration of the future of artificial intelligence, including breakthrough opportunities that could boost Bertelsmann’s content creators, audiences, and businesses in the years to come. The Challenge asks teams to explore new ways to utilize artificial intelligence specifically for Fremantle TV, Penguin Random House, and Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG) in creating digital content, reaching new audiences, and operating its businesses. 

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Given the dialogue and collaboration with the Bertelsmann executives participating, established teams and projects (rather than new ideas, research, or teams that have not yet built a working prototype or more) will be given priority during selection.

Application Deadline Extended: October 1, 2023 by 11:59PM ET

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Team Information
Team Name *

Your team's name could be your project/product name, company name, or another name

Company Name
Your Project and Approach
Please respond to the following questions with answers one to three paragraphs in length
Please describe your project. How does your project apply artificial intelligence to the creative industries? *

Two to three paragraphs

Which industry does your project address: music, publishing, film/tv or multiple? *
How does your project contribute to exploring new use cases of artificial intelligence? How does it connect to the music, book publishing, or TV industries?  Is it more audience facing or production facing?
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How are you executing this project?
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Be specific in which tools/tech stack you utilize, including any special data sets or LLMs.
What stage is your project currently in?
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One of the core parts of this program will be meeting with Bertelsmann executives. Which types of executive contacts would you like? How will meetings with Bertelsmann executives benefit your work at your current stage of growth? 
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About Your Team

Note: Some of the following questions are only relevant to specific team types

Which type of team are you?
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How many people are part of your team?
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Please note, the minimum team size is 2 people (and the maximum joining weekly sessions is 5 people). 
Company/Team link(s) 
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Why are you interested in the NYC Media Lab and Bertelsmann AI + Creative Industries Challenge? How does this project fit into your team's trajectory?
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How is your team uniquely qualified to approach this challenge? Include technical capabilities and previous product experience if applicable
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Are you available for 1.5 hours a week for program related meetings?
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About Your Team Members 

Your team lead and co-lead will be the primary contact people during the application process

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Supplemental Information
How did you find out about the Challenge? 
Check the boxes to indicate where you heard about the program and list the specific source(s) below 
List where you heard about the Challenge. 
Please be as specific as possible, i.e. specific person or social media post. Thank you!
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