Roshmond “Sum” Patten
AI Specialist
Artist + Researcher
Although AI is currently experiencing a renaissance, Roshmond “Sum” Patten is not really new to the space. From training music discovery algorithms and developing new AI educational prototypes, to pushing back against harmful AI in predictive policing with community organizations and architecting ethical frameworks, Sum has had his hands in this for close to a decade. He didn’t plan to be any kind of AI specialist, the space came to him.
SUM’S AI STANCES
Demystify AI & AI hype ** Advocate for Artists & the Creative Laborer Class || Decolonize AI tech
ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ROLES & APPOINTMENTS
2024 - AI 2030, Los Angeles Chapter Advisor & Working Group Lead
2024 - Virginia Tech / Howard University “AI & Digital Humanities Developing An Educational Prototype” Fellow
2024 - GLOW Labs (AI Innovation Division), Creative Director
2022 - Virginia Tech Institute of Creativity, Arts & Technology i4 Fellow
2020 - Stop LAPD Spying Creative Director in Residence
2018 - USC Annenberg Cultural Architect Fellow
RELEVANT APPEARANCES, TALKS & WRITINGS
● Group Workshop Q3 2024 - Working Not Working “Level Up Series: AI Edition”
● Podcast Appearance Q3 2024 - The Bliss Business Podcast “Innovative Work Models
● Washington Post Quote Q3 2024 - “Why Musicians Are Smart to Embrace AI”
● Podcast Appearance Q1 2024 - The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
● Panel Appearance Q4 2023 - AI Bill of Rights, Ethics & The Law
● Podcast Appearance Q3 2023 - The True Fiction Podcast
● Podcast Appearance Q2 2023 - The A-List Podcast
● Television Talking Head Appearance Q2 2023 - Hip-Hop & The Metaverse
● Published Thought Piece Q1 2023 - LBB Online
● Published Thought Piece Q1 2023 - Muse by CLIO