Abstract
In this talk, Professor Gus Xia will provide a brief overview of research at the Music X Lab, highlighting key projects at the intersection of music and artificial intelligence. He will also share reflections on the evolving landscape of AI in the age of large language models (LLMs), with a focus on the unique role and value of academic research in shaping its future.
Date: 29 September 2025 (Monday)
Time: 18:00-19:00
Venue: Arts Tech Lab (Room 4.35), 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus
About the Speaker
Professor Gus Xia is an Associate Professor of Machine Learning at MUZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence), United Arab Emirates, focusing on designing intelligent systems to enhance human musical creativity and expression. He holds a Ph.D. in Machine Learning from Carnegie Mellon University and has prior academic experience as a Global Network Assistant Professor in Computer Science at NYU Shanghai, with affiliations at NYU Tandon, the Center for Data Science, and the Music and Audio Research Laboratory.
This event is jointly hosted by the HKU Arts Tech Lab, Department of Music and MEPoP.
For enquiries, please contact mepop@hku.hk.