(plus blog exclusive BONUS at the bottom) -All Times in BST-

The hot button issue at the moment always leads to Fringe shows. A ton of different genres, including music, art exhibitions, and of course, comedy shows are incorporating it into their act. AI Mozart: ChatGPT Composed This Concert

"AI Mozart is a groundbreaking concert of original piano pieces composed by artificial intelligences in an eclectic variety of styles from Beethoven and Brahms to boogie woogie and latin salsa to ridiculous hybrid genres including viking progressive death polka!"

AI should really be used for washing dishes but instead, let's write some Mozart!

Various Times (1hr)

Aug 2, 6, 8, 12, 14, 19, 21, 22

The Chapel at St Vincent's

Improbotics Presents: RoboTales

"An improvised choose-your-own adventure, featuring actors, a cute robot host and AI, where the audience controls the show!"

I saw this show last year and part of the comedy is when the AI screws up. Interesting show! 19:40 - 20:40 (1hr) Jul 30,31, Aug 1-17 Nip at Gilded Balloon Patter House Link

Tipping Point: Artist Responses to AI

"Tipping Point explores how artists can help us more wisely respond to the present realities and near-future horizons of Artificial Intelligence (AI)."

I don't feature many art exhibits on here, so glad to feature this one focusing on AI. Opens at 10am Aug 7-25 Inspace Gallery at Inspace Link

Douglas Widick: Paperclip

"Microsoft Word's writing assistant, Clippy, has seen the future – and it is bleak. Determined to prevent the impending techno-dystopia brought about by Artificial Intelligence, Clippy travels back in time to warn humanity in a thrilling adventure through the internet. Will he succeed in stopping AI at its source?

The OG AI, Clippy, love him or hate him, will he save us all?!

22:20 - 23:10 (1hr) Jul 30-31, Aug 1-18, Aug 20-25 The Penny at Gilded Balloon Patter House Link

The Sound of My Own Voice

"Personal. Political. Poetry for our times. The birth of a child, artificial intelligence, death by government edict and the lure of bacon rolls. A gentle, fierce and honest hour punctuated with true-life stories and songs. Packed with humanity, compassion and pithy observations on life."

A bit of poetry, possibly the voice we all need to hear right now. 17:30 - 18:30 (1hr) Aug 10, 13, 18, 19, 25 George Mackay Brown Library at Scottish Storytelling Centre Link

BLOG EXCLUSIVE BONUS 100% C*ntinental

"What’s the difference between expats and immigrants? Can Americans get deported from countries? Is Europe even real anymore? These global comedians are putting their lives (or at least their dignity) on the line to find out. 100% C*ntinental is a stand-up comedy mix show, unpacking the experiences of international women adjusting to life, love and immigration politics via ChatGPT. Where does Eastern Europe start? Is Estonia for sale? Will Hugo Boss have a comeback? What would happen if Emily went to Paris on minimum wage?"

Great title, and free tickets! Perfect combo.

22:15 - 23:15 (1hr)

Jul 31, Aug 1-24 Cellar at Laughing Horse @ The Raging Bull Link