Experts from home and abroad gathered in Shanghai on Nov 6 to explore the convergence of artificial intelligence and art at a forum spotlighting the increasingly intertwined fields.

Themed Entering the Era of AI-Generated Art, the forum served as a platform for exchanging ideas on merging cutting-edge technology with creative expression.

Liu Changsheng, president of Shanghai University and a Chinese Academy of Sciences academician, stressed the importance of interdisciplinary research in tackling major scientific frontiers and global challenges.

"Shanghai University boasts strengths in film theory, R&D, and integrated academia-industry collaborations through its renowned film and TV arts program," Liu said, adding that the university is dedicated to promoting the further integration of art and technology.