Suhoor Discussion on Generative AI 

On the evening of Wednesday, March 5th, I had the opportunity to take part in a Suhoor discussion on Generative AI at Reality House in Dubai. Hosted by @realiity.art and @ivy.advisory, the event brought together leading voices in art, technology, and media to explore the transformative impact of AI on creative industries. Set against the historic backdrop of Al Shindagha, it was a thought-provoking evening filled with insightful conversations on AI’s evolving role in art, the challenges of digital creativity, and the ethical considerations shaping generative technology.

This shared deck is a condensed version of the original presentation I prepared for my talk at Reality House, streamlined due to time constraints. While the slides focus on key aspects of generative AI, several important topics had to be omitted. However, these areas were still part of the conversation during my talk, particularly in the Q&A session and one-on-one discussions with attendees interested in exploring generative AI further. Among these were Falcon 3, the UAE’s large-scale AI model, highlighting the region’s growing leadership in AI development, and Musavir.ai, a locally developed model that plays a key role in regionalizing AI for image generation. I also touched on the recently announced Stargate Project, which includes financial backing from MGX, an Emirati state-owned investment firm centred around artificial intelligence technologies and supporting AI-driven innovation. Additionally, I discussed Adobe’s involvement in the Content Authenticity Initiative and the significance of ethical AI training. Adobe’s models, trained with strict ethical guidelines, not only set a benchmark for responsible AI development but also ensure their commercial viability. Though these points are not reflected in the slides, they remain critical to understanding the evolving AI landscape and its broader implications.

Other speakers at this event included art collector Amir Soleymani, art and culture writer Anna Seaman, artist and REALITY founder Dr. Ahmad AlAttar, artist and Zayed University dean Janet Bellotto, and Ivy Advisory founder Jolaine Frizzell—each bringing their own unique perspective on the intersection of AI and creativity.