Amii Rocks the 2023 JUNO Awards as Official AI partner

Amii is thrilled to be the first Official AI partner of the JUNO Awards as it celebrates Canadian music, March 11-13 in Edmonton.

"There's a deep intersection between music and technology, from its creation to its consumption, and the JUNOS are thrilled to have Amii, a national centre of AI research, as a brand partner," says Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards. "The way music is discovered and consumed continues to evolve and it's exciting to explore the impact and opportunities AI will bring forth to the industry."

AI continues to impact every industry, including music. From AI-generated album covers to curated playlists on Spotify—the ever-evolving nature of music, technology and creativity go hand-in-hand.

Leading up to Canada’s biggest night in music, we’re celebrating with three free, family-friendly AI events highlighting AI in music, sound and creative industry capabilities! Join us online or RSVP to join us in person at the JUNO Talks:

March 6: Autonomous Adaptive Soundscapes for Reducing Stress in Critically-ill patients

The stress and anxiety common in critically ill patients can compromise recovery and survival and increase the length and costs of hospital stays. Learn how this research team, co-led by Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair Osmar Zaiane, is combining their expertise in music, computer science, and health sciences to induce relaxation, improve sleep, and reduce agitation and anxiety for patients in the ICU.

March 7: Matching the Music to the Mood for Your Role Playing Game

Experienced players know music can take your Role Playing Game (RPG) from “meh” to “HUZZAH!” Meet Bardo - an AI tool that can match mood to music for tabletop roleplaying games. Hear from Amii Fellow Levi H.S. Lelis about how AI can be used to read a room and pick music to fit the mood.

March 11: Bionic Limbs that Enable People to Play & Express Themselves through Music

Learn how Amii researchers are building smart prosthetic devices that empower people with limb differences to live the lives they want to live. This high-energy, kid-friendly talk will show as much as tell you the science behind how science is making music more accessible for people.

In addition to the JUNO Talks, as the first-ever AI partner of the JUNOS, Amii will present the Rock Album of the Year award. The 2023 nominees include Alexisonfire, Billy Talent, Nickelback, The Sheepdogs and Three Days Grace.

“As we shape the future of AI, Amii is pushing what’s possible in AI research and commercialization,” said Cam Linke, CEO, Amii. “And much like the music industry, AI and music continue to evolve. Amii is thrilled to bridge the space between music and technology by sharing ideas, sparking conversations, and celebrating Canadian creativity and ingenuity with the JUNOS.”

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