💡 New preprint: "Creative Integration: A Decidable Criterion of Creativity" "Integrative thinking" is everywhere in business and science. We praise solutions that reconcile opposing constraints — yet nobody has given a precise, operational definition of what makes an integration genuine rather than merely a tidy re-description. This paper does exactly that. The criterion is simple: a resolution of a real conflict between A and B is a Creative Integration if and only if the description length of the combined system strictly shrinks after the resolution. C = L_pre / L_post > 1 If the world becomes cheaper to describe — and the compression is located in the conflict itself — the move is genuinely creative. Novelty and value follow as downstream symptoms, not as the definition. What makes this more than a philosophical claim: 🔹 The judgment is decidable — four binary, conjunctive gates tell you yes or no 🔹 Validated against four falsifiable tests (not human rater agreement) 🔹 A taxonomy of pseudo-integration names and rejects the look-alikes 🔹 A curated multi-domain corpus backs the criterion We judge, not generate. The result is a citable primitive for anyone building on the connection between creativity, intelligence, and compression. arXiv: arxiv.org/abs/2606.13977 #AI #Creativity #MachineLearning #NLP #ComputationalCreativity #AIResearch

Beyond Boundaries: HKUST Unveils “SURREALITY” – The World’s First Large-Scale, Cross-Regional MR × AI Art Exhibition in Hong Kong To celebrate the 35th anniversary of HKUST, we are thrilled to announce the launch of “SURREALITY,” the world’s first large-scale, cross-regional mixed reality (MR) × artificial intelligence (AI) art exhibition. This groundbreaking showcase will begin with an exclusive preview for media and invited guests at HKUST’s Clear Water Bay campus on June 16. From there, the exhibition will travel to HKUST’s Guangzhou campus the following day, where it will remain on display through the end of July. And that’s not all— “SURREALITY” is also scheduled to be staged in Hong Kong by HKUST in the latter part of 2026, so please stay tuned for more details. At the heart of “SURREALITY” lies a seamless integration of mixed reality and artificial intelligence—technologies that together connect the HKUST's two campuses in a shared immersive journey. This is an experience shaped by the dynamic intersection of technology, surreal art, and cross-campus collaboration, inviting audiences to step into a world where the virtual and the physical become indistinguishable. As a highlight of HKUST’s 35th anniversary celebrations, the exclusive preview is co-hosted by HKUST and the Center for Metaverse and Computational Creativity at HKUST (GZ). The Clear Water Bay campus will feature a curated selection of digital artworks by acclaimed international and Mainland Chinese artists. Through digital art, spatial installations, and AI-generated video works, “SURREALITY” explores how technology is fundamentally reshaping artistic creation, the way we view art, and even our very senses and perception. What makes “SURREALITY” truly revolutionary is its use of MR technology to open a virtual portal bridging the two HKUST campuses, enabling instant travel between virtual scenes across Clear Water Bay and Guangzhou. Among the visually striking works is Kunpeng, depicting a mythical ascent from the sea near HKUST into the boundless sky. The exhibition also presents virtual reality (VR) digital art projects, including a space exploration experience, an Alzheimer’s awareness interactive game, and the animated work The Cat Ghost, among others. “SURREALITY” serves as a living laboratory for advancing research in the metaverse and computational creativity, demonstrating the fusion of digital art and innovative technology. Several distinguished participating artists, including recipients of Emmy Awards, IDA International Design Awards and the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, will attend in person to introduce their works. The exhibition also fosters cross-regional cultural and artistic exchange, while highlighting Hong Kong’s role as an East-meets-West hub for international cultural dialogue and a global centre for innovation and technology. Join us as we step into the future of art, powered by AI and MR, and celebrate 35 years of HKUST innovation without borders. #HKUST #HKUST35 #HKUSTGZ #Surreality #AIArt #MixedReality #Metaverse #ComputationalCreativity #DigitalArt #MRxAI #VR

Still working on your submission? You’ve got more time! The short papers deadline has been extended to April 27. Submit here: computationalcreativity.net/… #iccc26 #computationalcreativity #creativity #coimbra #portugal #computerscience

Are you a junior researcher working on projects in computational creativity? Join us at ICCC’26 Early Career Symposium for a unique chance to present your projects. For more information, visit computationalcreativity.net/… #iccc26 #computationalcreativity #creativity #computerscience

Don’t miss the opportunity to join and contribute to the conference by submitting your research. The call for short papers is out! Check it at: computationalcreativity.net/… #iccc26 #computationalcreativity #creativity #computerengineering #creativitymatters #creativecoding

There’s still time! Submit your proposal to organize a workshop or tutorial. The deadline is March 14. Learn more at: computationalcreativity.net/… #iccc26 #computationalcreativity #creativity #coimbra #portugal #computerscience #computerengineering #computers #creativecoding

The deadline for full papers has been extended by two days! Submit your abstract by March 1 and your full paper by March 8 — don’t miss this opportunity. More information: computationalcreativity.net/… #iccc26 #computationalcreativity #creativity #coimbra #portugal #computerscience

Exploring AI-generated knolling flat lays across mobility, wellness, and digital fashion. Created using DZINE AI (@dzine_ai ) powered by the Seedream 4.5 model. The focus: hyper-realistic commercial aesthetics, strict color systems, material coherence, and brand-driven composition. AI is evolving into a serious tool for concept visualization, brand prototyping, and product storytelling. Built with: dzine.ai/?via=axel0689 2026-level commercial photography, fully generative. #GenerativeDesign #AIArtDirection #ComputationalCreativity #FutureOfImaging #VisualInnovation #dzine_ai

A comics of our paper on #AI & #Metaphors introducing the system #METCL "The Delta of Thought: Channeling Rivers of Commonsense Knowledge in the Sea of Metaphorical Interpretations" ijcai.org/proceedings/2025/1… #metaphors #computationalcreativity #LLMs #artificialintelligence #ijcai

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT 🚀 Announcing another inspiring speaker for the Real Time Video AI Summit: Steve DiPaola As the Director of the I-Viz Lab at Simon Fraser University, Steve is a true pioneer at the intersection of AI, art, and human experience. His lab builds cognitive-based AI models for emotion, creativity, and expression, pushing the boundaries of what real-time AI can truly embody. From creating facial AI for the original "The Sims" at Electronic Arts to having his AI-generated artwork exhibited at MoMA and the Smithsonian, Steve bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and profound creative impact. Join us to explore the future of AI that truly "bends to the human experience"! Catch him in San Francisco on October 20th during #OpenSourceAIweek Hosted by @DaydreamLiveAI #RealTimeVideoAI #VideoAI #GenerativeAI #CreativeTech #AIart #AIethics #HumanAI #TechEvent #SanFrancisco #SimonFraserUniversity #IvizLab #ArtificialIntelligence #VirtualReality #ComputationalCreativity

We are please to announce this year's best papers! The best paper awards of this year’s conference was sponsored by the Artificial Intelligence Journal (AIJ). #iccc25 #computationalcreativity #creativity #campinas #brazil #computerscience #computerengineering #computers

You can now review some of the photos from this year's ICCC. Hope everyone had a great time in Campinas, Brazil! Check out more photos on our Facebook page: facebook.com/computationalcr… #iccc25 #computationalcreativity #creativity #campinas #brazil #computerscience #creativecoding

Check out today's programme! For more details: computationalcreativity.net/… #iccc25 #computationalcreativity #creativity #campinas #brazil #computerscience #computerengineering #computers #creativitymatters #creativecoding #brasil

Today we had a poster session along with some paper presentations. Check out some moments from today #iccc25 #computationalcreativity #creativity #campinas #brazil #computerscience #computerengineering #computers #creativitymatters #creativecoding #brasil

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A few moments from today! #iccc25 #computationalcreativity #creativity #campinas #brazil #computerscience #computerengineering #computers #creativitymatters #creativecoding #brasil

Take a look at today's programme! For more details: computationalcreativity.net/… #iccc25 #computationalcreativity #creativity #campinas #brazil #computerscience #computerengineering #computers #creativitymatters #creativecoding #brasil

The programme is available! The ICCC'25 conference programme is now available on our website. Check it out at: computationalcreativity.net/… #iccc25 #computationalcreativity #creativity #campinas #brazil #computerscience #computerengineering #computers #creativitymatters

Today, we are pleased to announce the Workshops that will be hosted at ICCC! Check them out at our website: computationalcreativity.net/… #iccc25 #computationalcreativity #creativity #campinas #brazil #computerscience #computerengineering #computers #creativitymatters