Explore AI with ADAPT
#ExploreAI is an interactive exhibition that invites the public to get hands on with the latest in AI technology as part of START: European Researchers’ Night 2025.
Taking place on Friday, 26 September between 4 – 8pm in the Douglas Hyde Gallery in Trinity College Dublin, there’ll be something for everyone, whatever their age or familiarity with AI.
#ExploreAI is an interactive showcase of cutting edge research on artificial intelligence (AI) brought to you by the ADAPT Research Centre. For one day only, we’ll be exploring “Where art meet AI: the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity”
Come along and #ExploreAI technology for yourself!
Lost in Translation - Caillte san Aistriuchán
Ever wonder what happens when AI tries to speak Irish? Join us for an interactive game that explores the challenges of machine translation with the richness of the Irish language. We'll translate classic Irish proverbs (seanfhocail) through AI systems, and you'll guess the original.
It's a fun and engaging way to see firsthand how cultural context and idiom can get lost in translation and how your participation can help improve AI for the Irish language.
AI's Cultural Blind Spot
Think AI knows it all? Think again! Join our fun and interactive quiz to test the limits of artificial intelligence with a uniquely Irish twist.
We'll show you images of iconic Irish items like Tayto crisps, Barry's Tea, and the Spire, and ask simple multiple-choice questions to see if the AI can keep up. Discover the fascinating cultural gaps in AI models and find out how you can help build smarter, more culturally aware technology.
Human or Machine? You Decide!
Think you can spot the difference between human creativity and artificial intelligence? Join a fun and interactive challenge where you'll try to distinguish between texts written by a person and those generated by an AI.
This is a fascinating way to get hands-on with generative AI and see how far the technology has come. Your participation will also help us with important research, offering valuable insights into how we perceive AI-generated content.
Smart Dublin Docklands Model
Step into a high-resolution, interactive 3D model of Dublin's Docklands. The Docklands 3D Digital Twin is a powerful tool that helps urban planners, stakeholders, and the public explore development scenarios in a visually rich environment.
This cutting-edge model shows how spatial data can support smarter, more transparent urban planning. Accessible on desktop, web and VR, it offers a glimpse into how digital twins are shaping a more connected and sustainable future for our cities. Smart Docklands is a collaboration between Dublin City Council and CONNECT Research Ireland Centre.
Algowatch
ALGOWATCH focuses on algorithmic literacy and disinformation. It has two main goals: highlighting the threat that algorithmic disinformation has on democracy and supporting media literacy professionals. Algowatch does this by addressing new disinformation forms, engaging participants through games and events, training mediators like teachers and journalists, and disseminating knowledge through innovative strategies.
Join Algowatch at #ExploreAI to try out interactive games and quizzes that develop digital skills and critical thinking about the benefits and challenges of accessing online information about topics like climate; health and well-being and democracy.
The Art of Description
Explore museum accessibility by focusing on audio description, a key tool for making art inclusive for blind and low-vision visitors. In this interactive activity, you'll be shown an image and challenged to distinguish between a human-written and an AI-generated description. Then, you'll have the chance to try writing your own.
This activity raises awareness of how words shape access to art, while encouraging empathy, creativity and a deeper understanding of how technology can support inclusive cultural experiences.
Through the Eyes of AI
Participate in a lifelogging activity. Wear a lightweight camera and smartwatch as you move through the showcase, and at the end of your visit, you'll get a personalised AI-generated summary of your experience. Discover how your actions, interactions and movements are interpreted by AI! Spaces Limited - register here
Spirit of Radio
Step back in time with a twist! Our vintage valve radio isn't what it seems.
Powered by AI, this retro marvel will take you on a journey through the past, playing playlists from long-gone venues and forgotten eras. Experience how cutting-edge technology can breathe new life into the classics.
Who do THEY think you are?
Every click, every search, every interaction online leaves a digital footprint that's tracked, monitored and sold. But do you know who's watching and what they're doing with your data? Explore the hidden world of online tracking and discover the real-world implications of your digital life. Join us to learn what's being collected about you - and what it means for your privacy.
Image by Jamillah Knowles / https://betterimagesofai.org / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
STARTS4Water
Discover a unique blend of art, technology, and science with the STARTS4Water artists. For a year, these talented artists have been in residence in three Irish ports, creating innovative works that tackle the complex environmental and societal challenges facing our port cities.
Explore how their creations redefine innovation and offer a new vision for a sustainable future where humanity and nature thrive together.
Shapeshifter
VIDEO: Journey through time with Shapeshifter, a unique project that maps a slice of Dublin Port's underwater history. Using cutting-edge technology, this ever-evolving project revives forgotten traditions and explores the challenges of urbanisation from 1850 to 2050. Discover the invisible and intangible power of the port in a thought-provoking and creative experience. Developed under the S+T+ARTS 4Water II residency programme.
Chorcorallium
VIDEO: Chorcorallium is a mesmerising simulation of a vibrant underwater ecosystem. This living sculpture garden, built on the base of an offshore wind farm in Belfast Port, is a collaborative art project. Come & find out about this beautiful and surprising world where nature and technology blend, and see how sound and sculpture can create a whole new kind of coral reef. Developed under the S+T+ARTS 4Water II residency programme.
~~ Not Breaking ~~ This Wave Drowns Hate ~~
VIDEO: This dynamic and constantly evolving installation responds not only to the exhibition’s visitors but also to the voice of the ocean, prompting a bespoke AI agent to continuously re-envision images of sustainable ocean futures, projected onto sail cloth from a traditional Irish sailing vessel. Developed at Galway Port as part of the S+T+ARTS 4Water II residency programme.
Hive Choir Performance
Prepare to be captivated by HIVE Choir, a Belfast-based vocal ensemble that pushes the boundaries of music. HIVE uses experimental notation, text scores, and even "found text" to create unique musical experiences.
This isn't your typical choir; they invite audiences to join in, blending diverse sounds and voices—from Irish traditional to pop—into something truly new. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind performance that brings together music, technology and art.
AI is All Around Us
The "AI Is All Around Us" exhibition is a unique showcase exploring artificial intelligence through the eyes of teenagers. This insightful display features art created by teens for teens, highlighting how AI is already a part of our daily lives—from social media filters and streaming recommendations to the navigation apps we use every day.
Come see how young people are interacting with and understanding AI in their world.
Pop-Up Talks
Ever wondered about the brilliant minds behind cutting-edge AI? Join our pop-up talks throughout the evening to hear directly from researchers at the ADAPT Centre about their work.
These short, engaging talks will give you a unique look into the latest breakthroughs and what’s next in artificial intelligence research.
Understanding AI
Join us at European Researchers' Night for a fun-filled evening of discovery!
Kids, parents, and everyone curious are invited to explore the amazing world of artificial intelligence through interactive puzzles and activities.
Learn cool facts, and meet real scientists who will guide you along the way. It's an exciting night where learning becomes an adventure for the whole family!
Active Travel Digital Twin
The Active Travel Digital Twin is a major step toward a more sustainable and transparent Dublin. Led by Dublin City Council and its partners, this interactive dashboard brings together open data from Strava, Google and other sources into one visually engaging platform.
Explore how this tool is making a real-world impact by helping citizens and stakeholders monitor trends, evaluate investments, and make evidence-informed decisions about active travel.
Unleash your brain powers! Computational Thinking
Step into the world of logic, puzzles, and creativity with the PACT team from the Department of Computer Science, Maynooth University. Our interactive stand features hands-on activities that spark curiosity and teach core computer science concepts, no screens needed! Test your brain powers with printed Bebras computational thinking puzzles, play logic-based board games, and program Sphero Indi robot cars using colour-coded mats. The PACT team creates unplugged computational thinking classroom resources for primary and secondary schools throughout Ireland.
