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		<title>How is Chatbot Technology Changing the Art Scene?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Glare]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 19:55:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Chatbot technology still has a long way to go. But, the advancements we&#8217;ve seen in the art scene lead us to conclude that there&#8217;s always more to come in innovations where bots are concerned. Let’s explore how chatbot tech is influencing the art market. Chatbot technology is quite standard, and if you&#8217;re a frequenter of the Book of Ra slot&#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Chatbot technology still has a long way to go. But, the advancements we&#8217;ve seen in the art scene lead us to conclude that there&#8217;s always more to come in innovations where bots are concerned. Let’s explore how chatbot tech is influencing the art market.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Chatbot technology is quite standard, and if you&#8217;re a frequenter of the </span><span class="s2">Book of Ra slot game</span><span class="s1">, you’ve probably interacted with it. Despite its popularity, many experts in the field still consider it to be in its infancy stage. However, since appearing in the 1960s, chatbot technology is making leaps and bounds on interaction and engagement with humans. Before we get into the intricacies of the subject matter, let&#8217;s start from the beginning. </span></p>
<h3 class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>What Is Chatbot Technology Anyway, and Most Importantly, Why Is It Such a Big Deal? </b></span></h3>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Chatbot technology is a computer program based on AI. It&#8217;s used to process and interpret user questions by simulating natural human conversation. Ideally, when you interact with a chatbot service, you expect to have an experience similar to that of a normal conversation with another human being. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The only difference is that you ask the questions, and the technology has programmed answers to your problem. Chatbot technology was first created in 1964, thanks to the MIT AI Lab and Joseph Weizenbaum, a computer scientist. ELIZA, the first chatbot, simulated a psychotherapist by integrating pattern matching and programmed responses.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Today, there are many different applications of chatbots across various industries. Businesses can no longer ignore how cost-effective chatbot technology is. Drawing closer home, during the COVID-19 pandemic, large organizations, such as WHO and the CDC, rely on it to disseminate related info to millions of users. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Adopting chatbot technology is essential to any business that&#8217;s keen to reduce its customer service burden while still ensuring that it can address concerns expressed by its clients. In a way, it helps sieve and prioritizes tasks for a business or whoever interacts with it. The most famous chatbot, Alexa (Amazon), is designed for home use. </span></p>
<h3><a href="https://artbusinessnews.com/2020/11/how-is-chatbot-technology-changing-the-art-scene/alex-knight-2ejcsulrwc8-unsplash/" rel="attachment wp-att-11903"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-11903" src="https://artbusinessnews.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/alex-knight-2EJCSULRwC8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg" alt="Alex Knight - Unsplash" width="1024" height="683" srcset="https://artbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/alex-knight-2EJCSULRwC8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://artbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/alex-knight-2EJCSULRwC8-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://artbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/alex-knight-2EJCSULRwC8-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https://artbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/alex-knight-2EJCSULRwC8-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1536w, https://artbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/alex-knight-2EJCSULRwC8-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://artbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/alex-knight-2EJCSULRwC8-unsplash-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://artbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/alex-knight-2EJCSULRwC8-unsplash-740x493.jpg 740w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></h3>
<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Chatbots in the Art Market</b></span></h3>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">As many more industries embrace chatbot technology, the art market isn&#8217;t lagging. Recently, art museums and online art galleries implemented it as well. For example, Emma is a front-end technology that helps buyers find art that matches their unique preferences on ArtFinder. If you want to experience the benefits of using Emma, log in to Twitter, and see how this chatbot technology can help you find masterpieces that speak to your soul.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">On the commercial front, commercial chatbots such as Morph, Botengine, Bold360, and Botisfy continue to reveal how customer support is changing with the use of AI. The art scene&#8217;s revolution is epic, as technology is evolving to learn how to create art pieces.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Everywhere you care to look, including online casinos, there&#8217;s chatbot technology. Take, for instance, the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco. The center uses an SMS chatbot known as &#8220;Send Me SFMOMA.&#8221; It helps boost interaction, engage users, and make the museum&#8217;s vast art collection more accessible to audiences by countering user questions.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Using &#8220;Send Me SFMOMA,&#8221; audiences of museums can view previously unseen artwork focused on their interests rather than only what is on display in the museum. To access the collection, all you have to do is type in a &#8220;send me&#8221; SMS request in addition to a matching keyword or color to a provided number. </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Emoji addicts can get in on the loop by simply typing in a word and their favorite emoji. The museum&#8217;s chatbot technology will scan your request alongside the collection and respond with an appropriate image. </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">In Belarus, the </span><span class="s2">National Art Museum uses chatbot technology</span><span class="s1"> for similar functions, albeit in different capacities. The institution takes advantage of chatbots to offer visitors an online guide and improve correspondence. </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">One of the most remarkable examples of how chatbot technology has impacted the art market is through MuseumBot. The AI makes works of art more approachable by integrating data, machine learning, and records to attract art aficionados to the growing field. </span></p>
<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>More Than Customer Service</b></span></h3>
<p class="p5"><span class="s3">Our discussion above shows that museums and art centers are using chatbot technology to encourage interaction between audiences and institutions. Consequently, chatbot technology trends are evolving from considerations reserved for</span> <span class="s4">customer service </span><span class="s3">to complex innovations. </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Chatbot technology is not only useful for disseminating information. Perhaps, through art, it will show us the symbiotic relationship between tech and the past. </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Additionally, with Natural Language Processing (NLP), incredible innovations and technology are bound to come through to help humans understand the world through art infused with chatbot technology.</span><span class="s1"> </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Take, for example, consider how the Pinacoteca de Sao Paulo Museum uses chatbot technology. With headphones and a smartphone, you can &#8220;talk&#8221; to the art pieces displayed at the institution.  </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">As you approach art exhibitions, use your assistant — in this case, their chatbot technology — to answer queries about different sculptures and paintings close to you. The museum&#8217;s chatbot technology is designed to answer complex questions such as the different styles the artist used or even expound on the elements on which the artwork was set.</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">This is an example of how we can use chatbot technology to aid growth in the industry and general learning. Using such kinds of learning experiences, people of all ages and intellectual capabilities can have the ultimate experience in cultural institutions, museums, and art centers.</span><span class="s1"> </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Additionally, chatbot technology plays a vital role in appealing to many who have never made an effort to visit such places for the simple reason that they aren&#8217;t interactive or utterly &#8220;boring.&#8221; </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Chatbot technology has shown how vital it is when used for business. Therefore, it can prove to be as useful in situations that call for learning, such as centers dedicated to cultural creativity.</span><span class="s1"> </span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Technology is vital to improving our understanding of not just the world, but our relative realities. It can, in essence, form an extension of the human being and used as a vehicle for more technological advancements. </span></p>
<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Conclusion</b></span></h3>
<p class="p5"><span class="s3">As you interact with </span><span class="s4">chatbot technology </span><span class="s3">and other different kinds of bot techs, keep your mind open to what it can do for you. Have you interacted with any chatbot technology? What was the experience? Other than the tech used in your home or what you interact with on business websites, have you tried others? Tell us about the different chatbot technology</span><span class="s1"> you&#8217;ve dealt with, especially those related to art. We&#8217;d love to know.</span></p>
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		<title>Entrepreneur Donates to Local World-Class Museum</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Hannah Smith]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In a world full of social media, we often find ourselves relying on Instagram and YouTube influencers for the latest trends in art. Yet some of the most influential people might not even be active on social media, yet can have a greater impact on art than any digital influencer. Entrepreneur and longtime supporter of the visual arts, Sam Mahrouq,&#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a world full of social media, we often find ourselves relying on Instagram and YouTube influencers for the latest trends in art. Yet some of the most influential people might not even be active on social media, yet can have a greater impact on art than any digital influencer. Entrepreneur and longtime supporter of the visual arts, Sam Mahrouq, is a perfect example of this after his recent donation to the Arlington Museum of Art. </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_11570" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-11570" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-11570 size-full" src="https://artbusinessnews.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Arlington-museum-of-art.jpg" alt="Arlington museum of art" width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://artbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Arlington-museum-of-art.jpg 1200w, https://artbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Arlington-museum-of-art-300x200.jpg 300w, https://artbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Arlington-museum-of-art-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://artbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Arlington-museum-of-art-768x512.jpg 768w, https://artbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Arlington-museum-of-art-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https://artbusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Arlington-museum-of-art-740x493.jpg 740w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-11570" class="wp-caption-text">Arlington Museum of Art</figcaption></figure>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Arlington Museum of Art (AMA), located in the Dallas Fort Worth area, champions art education and community engagement, all while offering world-class exhibits featuring artists such Keith Haring and Pablo Picasso to name a few. However, the museum relies solely on private donations to continue bringing exceptional exhibitions to its visitors. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On February 27, 2020, the Arlington Museum of Art recognized Sam Mahrouq for his donation of $550,000. His generosity single-handedly retired the museum’s mortgage and laid the foundation for AMA’s future growth. In gratitude, Mahrouq received the naming of the AMA’s mezzanine level, comprising three galleries, which will now be known as the Sam Mahrouq Family Gallery. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Mahrouq’s business portfolio includes numerous companies under the Mahrouq Enterprises International brand, including eleven car dealerships, a finance company, and a real estate investment firm. iKON Technologies, a telematics firm in the United States and Mexico, provides innovative technology to the automotive industry. “The Arlington Museum of Art provides wonderful spaces in which everyone can experience art of all types,” said Mahrouq. “Its educational programming gives individuals from every walk of life the opportunity to engage first hand with stimulating fine art. I am proud of everything our museum is doing now and know that its position as a premier arts destination in the region will continue to grow.”</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Aside from his donation to the AMA, Mahrouq also made a generous contribution to the University of Texas at Arlington College of Business. “We are helping franchise dealers increase their profitability</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">—</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">and attain customer satisfaction and loyalty in greater numbers,” said Mahrouq. His efforts to support the Dallas Fort Worth community are influencing by helping important area institutions reach their goals so they can also better serve their communities. </span></p>
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		<title>Newsmakers: Fama Art Returns to BolognaFiere in March 2015</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A multiyear agreement seals the return of the premier event for the world’s top frame manufacturers and their creations, blending technology and use of materials with a keen eye for design and quality. FamaArt, the trade show organized in partnership with FAMA Europe, the European consortium of picture-frame manufacturers, will take place at BolognaFiere in Italy from March 6 through&#8230;</p>
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A multiyear agreement seals the return of the premier event for the world’s top frame manufacturers and their creations, blending technology and use of materials with a keen eye for design and quality. FamaArt, the trade show organized in partnership with FAMA Europe, the European consortium of picture-frame manufacturers, will take place at BolognaFiere in Italy from March 6 through 8, 2015.</p>
<p>More than 1,200 manufacturers, 40 percent of whom were from abroad, attended the FamaArt preview last March in BolognaFiere. The preview showcased the excellence of European frame manufacturing and graphic arts, with more than 50 exhibitors representing the top businesses in frame production and frame-moulding machinery.</p>
<p>Also open to visitors, next spring’s exhibition will present the new season’s designs with three days dedicated to European excellence in framing, marking the return of top-quality manufacturing in the frames and graphic-arts sectors.</p>
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“It is a happy comeback for our fair district,” says BolognaFiere President Duccio Campagnoli. “Thanks to the newfound partnership with the consortium of European manufacturers, Bologna will once again host and organize an international showcase for … frame-making, in which ‘made in Europe’ still stands for quality—a sector which grew up and once did business the world over from its hub in Bologna. This is further evidence of Bologna’s capacity to create events tailored to business and Italian industrial districts, launching them on an international scale.”</p>
<p>“We are very happy about the agreement with BolognaFiere,” says FAMA Europe President Mauro Fioravanti. “After a three-year gap, we are to return to Bologna, the district we worked in for so many years with great success, to the satisfaction of all businesses in the sector. Now we are ready for new successes starting from BolognaFiere.” ◆</p>
<p>Got a scoop to share with framers across the nation? Send your moulding and framing press releases and stories to info@decorartandframing.com</p>
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