In this episode of We Are the Machine (September 8, 2025), we take you on a tour of the biggest and strangest ways AI is reshaping the creative world right now. From red-carpet animated films to robot-painted portraits, the line between human creativity and machine assistance has never been blurrier.Here’s what we cover:AI at Cannes: Critterz, the first AI-driven animated feature backed by OpenAI, is gearing up for a 2026 festival debut. Is AI the ultimate creative sidekick—or a quiet replacement for animators?AI in Fashion: From luxury eyewear to sustainable digital design, innovators are using AI to reinvent how we design, prototype, and even recycle clothing. Would you wear an AI-designed outfit?Human vs. Machine Preference: Surveys show people still want humans involved in AI art, but is that genuine—or just headline-fueled fear talking?AI in Education: With tools like AIVA, Runway, and DALL·E already in the classroom, are schools moving too slowly to prepare students for entirely new industries?Immersive Worlds: AI and Unreal Engine are powering real-time, interactive environments. Imagine watching a story unfold from inside it.AI Music Videos: Deep learning can now sync visuals to your song’s beat and mood. Indie musicians suddenly have music video studios in their laptops.Robot Painter: Ai-Da, a humanoid robot, painted King Charles III for an international exhibit. Does it matter who makes the art, or only how it makes you feel?The common thread: AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a collaborator, a disruptor, and in some cases, a competitor. We explore what these shifts mean for artists, why human touch still matters, and how education, creativity, and industry need to adapt—fast.If you’re a creative professional, tech-savvy dreamer, or just curious about where art and AI collide, this episode will keep you informed, entertained, and maybe a little unsettled—in the best way.