January 30th, 2024: The inaugural session of the AI-Powered Creativity Series, organized by INVENT Studios for Design Thinking and Innovation at Dimensions Startup Studios, successfully brought together students, faculty, and staff from across Alfaisal University to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity, innovation, and design thinking.
Due to overwhelming interest following the original announcement, an exclusive repeat session of the first episode was held on January 30, 2024, at the Female Theater, Alfaisal University. The event attracted over 230 registrations, with more than 150 attendees participating in an engaging discussion on the future of AI-powered creativity.
The opening episode, “AI-Powered Imagination & Brainstorming: Reimagined with ChatGPT – What’s Next in Creativity?”, was presented by Dr. Tarek H. Mokhtar, Director of Dimensions Startup Studios for Innovation and Design Thinking. The session explored how generative AI is transforming creative thinking, idea generation, design processes, innovation, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Throughout the talk, attendees were introduced to practical strategies for integrating AI into creative workflows while emphasizing that artificial intelligence serves as a collaborative partner—enhancing, rather than replacing, human creativity. The discussion encouraged participants to rethink traditional approaches to brainstorming and innovation by leveraging AI as a tool for exploration, experimentation, and rapid ideation.
One of the highlights of the event was the exclusive introduction of CAF (Creative Artificial Friend), a custom-developed ChatGPT designed by Dr. Mokhtar. Available exclusively to attendees, CAF provides an interactive platform that supports brainstorming, creative problem-solving, and knowledge exploration across multiple disciplines. Participants were invited to experiment with the platform and provide feedback to support its continued development.
. As artificial intelligence continues to redefine industries and creative practices, the AI-Powered Creativity Series aims to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.
