Laura Herman

Head of AI Research at Adobe, Researcher at the University of Oxford

Multidisciplinary researcher probing algorithmic curation's impact on visual cultures, emphasizing inclusivity.

AI, Our Perception of Artistry, and Our Ability to Create Art

Robb and Josh have a philosophical conversation about art, creativity, and perception with Laura Herman, researcher at the University of Oxford's Oxford Internet Institute.

Laura Herman is a researcher at the University of Oxford’s Oxford Internet Institute. Her work examines the impact of algorithmic curation on global visual cultures, with a focus on inclusivity and the Global South. Laura is also a fellow at OII-Dieter Schwarz and Erasmus University Rotterdam FemLab.

At Adobe, Laura leads a team researching emerging creative technologies and platforms. Her previous creative applications have been recognized as Apple’s “App of the Day” and received a Webby People’s Choice Award. With a background in Neuroscience & Psychology from Princeton, Laura explores how technology influences human artistry and has exhibited her own projects at prestigious venues like the Tate and Ars Electronica.