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Leonardo and Tsinghua's ZHUANGSHI Journal Launch Groundbreaking Issue on AI and Augmented Wisdom

OAKLAND, CA & BEIJING, CHINA – [January  15, 2026] – Leonardo/The International Society for the Arts, Sciences and Technology (Leonardo/ISAST), in a landmark partnership with Tsinghua University's ZHUANGSHI Journal, today announced the release of a special issue, "From Artificial Intelligence to Augmented Wisdom." This unique, bilingual (English and Mandarin) collaboration brings together leading artists, scientists, designers, and philosophers to forge a new, humanistic vision for the future of creativity.

In an era of rapid technological change and geopolitical complexity, this publication fosters a crucial dialogue between Western and Eastern perspectives on artificial intelligence. The issue moves beyond dystopian fears and utopian hype to investigate a more nuanced, collaborative future. Contributors tackle pressing questions: How can AI serve as a tool for deeper cultural understanding? What are the ethics of co-creating with non-human intelligence? And how can cross-cultural collaboration shape a wiser, more equitable technological world?

"This special issue is a testament to the power of scholarly and artistic exchange to build bridges," said Diana Ayton-Shenker, Executive Director of Leonardo/ISAST. "In a time of increasing polarization, creating shared spaces for inquiry is an act of hope. By bringing these diverse voices together, we are not just discussing the future of AI; we are actively modeling a more collaborative and thoughtful way to build it."

The collaboration with ZHUANGSHI, China's premier journal of art and design based at the prestigious Tsinghua University, provides an unprecedented platform for this global dialogue. "While sailing on the winds of technology,” stated Professor Fang Xiaofeng, Editor-in-Chief of ZHUANGSHI, “we must, with even greater urgency, deeply understand humanity and human nature, ensuring that artificial intelligence does not subsume human intelligence."

Highlights from the issue include:

• A case-study on facilitating compassion through animal-human-AI interactions by creative technologist Alinta Krauth.
• A drone- and AI-powered search for the last surviving female of a near-extinct cycad species by research-led artist Laura Cinti et al.
• A mechanism that synthesizes AI and hippocampal networks to counter virtual disembodiment by MIT scholar Joshua Sariñana.
• An interview exploring boundaries of design, science, and AI through the lens of “morphing matter” with lab director Lining Yao. 
• A critical essay on the place of generative AI in the context of recent technological advancement by digital culture theorist Lev Manovich.

About Leonardo/ISAST: Leonardo/The International Society for the Arts, Sciences and Technology is a nonprofit organization that serves the global network of thinkers and practitioners working at the intersection of art, science, and technology. Through publications, residencies, and public programs, Leonardo convenes, researches, and disseminates best practices for a more just and regenerative world.

About Zhuangshi: ZHUANGSHI is China's leading academic journal in the fields of art and design. Published by Tsinghua University, it serves as a core platform for scholarly exchange, critical theory, and showcasing cutting-edge creative work.

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Jason Lam, Senior Program Associate
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《列奥纳多》与清华大学《装饰》杂志联合推出具有开创性意义的人工智能与增强智慧专题。

加州奥克兰 & 中国北京——[2026年1月15日]——《列奥纳多》/国际艺术、科学与技术协会（Leonardo/ISAST）与清华大学《装饰》杂志今天宣布推出特刊《从人工智能到增强智慧》。此次独特的双语（英语和普通话）合作汇聚了全球顶尖的艺术家、科学家、设计师和哲学家，共同探讨未来创意的人文愿景。

在科技飞速发展和地缘政治日益复杂的时代，本刊促进了东西方就人工智能展开至关重要的对话。本期内容超越了对反乌托邦的恐惧以及就乌托邦展开的炒作，探讨一种更加细致入微、协作共赢的未来。撰稿人就诸多紧迫的问题进行了研究：人工智能如何才能成为加深文化理解的工具？与非人类智能共同创造的伦理准则是什么？跨文化合作又如何能够塑造一个更加智慧、更加公平的科技世界？

“这期特刊充分展现了学术与艺术交流在搭建桥梁方面的力量，” 《列奥纳多》/ ISAST 执行理事戴安娜·艾顿-申克尔表示，“在日益两极分化的时代，创造共同探索的空间本身就是一种希望。通过汇聚这些多元的声音，我们不仅是在探讨人工智能的未来，更是在积极地构建一种更具协作性和深思熟虑的未来发展模式。”

与中国顶尖艺术设计期刊《装饰》的合作为这场全球对话提供了一个前所未有的平台。《装饰》主编方晓风教授表示：“乘着技术的风，更要深入理解人和人性，勿让人工智能掩埋人的智能。”

本期亮点：

• 创意技术专家阿琳塔·克劳斯撰写的关于通过动物-人类-人工智能互动促进同理心的案例研究。
• 以研究为主导的艺术家劳拉·辛蒂等人运用无人机和人工智能技术寻找濒临灭绝的苏铁物种的最后一株雌性植株。
• 麻省理工学院学者约书亚·萨里尼亚纳提出了一种结合人工智能和海马网络以对抗虚拟失身的机制。
• 与实验室负责人姚励宁的访谈探讨了设计、科学和人工智能的边界，并以“物质变形”为视角展开论述。
• 数字文化理论家列夫·马诺维奇撰写的关于生成式人工智能在近期技术进步​​背景下的地位的批判性文章。

关于《列奥纳多》/ISAST：《列奥纳多》/ 国际艺术、科学与技术协会是一个非营利组织，服务于全球艺术、科学与技术交叉领域的思想家和实践者网络。《列奥纳多》通过出版物、驻留项目和公共活动，召集、研究并传播最佳的实践方式，以构建一个更加公正且可持续发展的世界。

关于《装饰》：《装饰》是中国艺术与设计领域顶尖的学术期刊，由清华大学出版，是学术交流、批判理论探讨和展示前沿创意作品的核心平台。

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林家亮, 高级项目专员

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