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Center for AI & New Media Research

Investigating the intersection of artificial intelligence and new media technologies in venture-backed innovation ecosystems.

Established 2025Director: Russell Hinds

About the Center

The Center for AI & New Media Research explores the transformative convergence of artificial intelligence and emerging media technologies. Under the leadership of Russell Hinds, our interdisciplinary team examines how AI is reshaping media production, distribution, and consumption while analyzing the venture capital dynamics that drive innovation in this space. We focus on understanding startup ecosystems, the commercialization of AI applications in media and entertainment, and the broader implications of AI-driven media technologies for society. Our research addresses critical questions about innovation funding patterns, market dynamics, and the ethical considerations of AI implementation in creative industries.

Our Mission

To advance understanding of AI and new media convergence through rigorous research on venture capital dynamics, startup ecosystems, and technology commercialization, providing insights that inform both academic knowledge and practical innovation strategies in the rapidly evolving AI-media landscape.

Contact Information

  • 📧rhinds@ludwitt.com
  • 📞512-555-0142
  • 📍Technology Innovation Building, Room 412, Ludwitt Academy Campus
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