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How I Made My Computer Write it's First Short Story - Alexander C.S. Hendorf

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Channel: PyData · 2018 · Science & Technology

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PyData Berlin 2018

Imagine that we have a large body of text, a series of sequels that has been going on for decades. Using NLP and Deep Learning - can we train our computer to write a short story by itself? Can we hint the plot but let the machine fabricate the rest? In this talk I'll describe the whole journey: A fun ride from the idea to the very end including all the struggles, failures and successes.

Alexander C.S. Hendorf is an independent AI strategy consultant with over 20 years of experience in digitalization and data-driven transformation. Through his commitment as a speaker and chair of various international conferences, he is a proven expert in the field of data intelligence. He has extensive experience in the practical application, introduction and communication of data and AI-driven strategies and decision-making processes.
https://hendorf.com

Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NkcdGRiTMXeNhqzOFRz6mjNEjnDN_F73/view?usp=sharing
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