Amina Al Sherif is about to launch the first installment of her three-part series, Nadiri, and she's inspiring others to tap into their creativity through a rather unconventional means—the use of generative AI.
Generative AI, as the name suggests, is a specialized form of artificial intelligence that excels at creating new content rather than just processing existing data. It can generate content in various forms, from text and images to audio and video. While some people may be apprehensive about this emerging technology, thinking it has come to take over the world and many jobs along with it, Amina is taking a proactive approach by harnessing these tools to stimulate fresh, innovative creativity.
The concept for this competition was inspired by Grimes, a musician who allowed artists and creators to incorporate her voice and sound into their work by licensing it to them. Similarly, Amina is encouraging people to use generative AI or other modern technology to create novel and innovative content based on excerpts from her novel.
This competition is a celebration of creative fusion, where generative AI technologies merge with the boundless imagination of artists. The primary goal is to encourage participants to use generative AI in various forms, including music, video, text, and images, to complement, reinterpret, or riff off the content provided from Nadiri. It's an opportunity for artists, writers, musicians, and tech enthusiasts to explore the limitless possibilities that AI offers.
Winners of the competition will enjoy a variety of exciting prizes, including the chance to self-publish their work on Amina's website, increased exposure on social media, a signed and personalized copy of Nadiri, a special gift related to Cairo from Cairopolitan, and guidance on self-publishing fan fiction directly on Amazon KDP.
The competition, which kicked off on August 23, 2023, has been thoughtfully extended until November 29, 2023, aligning with the launch of Amina's novel, Nadiri. To participate, entrants must incorporate generative AI in their creative submissions, offering a fresh perspective on the provided content.
Multiple creative mediums, such as music, video, text, and images, are at the participants' disposal, and they are encouraged to surprise Amina with their innovative approaches. Entrants have the flexibility to submit as many creative pieces as they desire. Final submissions should be emailed directly to Amina at amina@aminaalsherif.camp.
The book launch for Amina Al Sherif's novel Nadiri is scheduled for November 29, 2023, at Nowhere Bookshop in the heart of San Antonio. This event offers readers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of the protagonist, Hagar Khalifa, and her journey of self-discovery amidst the cultural complexities of her dual heritage. Attendees will have the chance to meet the author in person, get an autographed copy of Nadiri, and receive special gifts from Cairo related to the novel.
As the Nadiri launch approaches, Amina's competition is an invitation to be part of a burgeoning creative movement where AI becomes a muse for human artists and vice versa. It's an endeavor to empower individuals to explore their creative genius, embrace new technology, and redefine storytelling. For more information or to pre-order your copy of Nadiri, visit aminaalsherif.camp.
