NarrA.I.tive is UC Irvine’s bold new initiative at the intersection of technology, creativity, and ethics. Through interdisciplinary research, industry partnerships, and hands-on tools, it aims to reshape the way stories are told—and who gets to tell them. NarrA.I.tive is storytelling reimagined for the AI age.
What Drives Us
At the heart of NarrA.I.tive is a belief that AI can serve human creativity—not replace it. These guiding ideas shape what we plan to build and why:
- Preserve Human Insight
We believe AI can be used to capture and share personal and generational wisdom. From first-year students to World War II veterans, we want to transform lived experience into lasting legacy.
- Translate Research into Story
Groundbreaking research shouldn’t gather dust. NarrA.I.tive is exploring ways to turn academic insights into compelling, shareable narratives that engage and inspire.
- Make Learning Personal
We see AI as a tool to transform education by bringing narrative, empathy, and adaptability to how we teach and learn. The goal: classrooms that are more engaging and relevant.
A creative lab for AI storytelling, housed at The Cove. Students, faculty, and partners will use tools like motion capture, text-to-video, and avatar-based interfaces to prototype narrative experiences.
An interdisciplinary undergraduate program combining computer science, ethics, and the humanities to prepare students to shape the future of digital media.
Funding for early-stage UC Irvine researcher projects that use AI and storytelling in novel ways. This includes support for prototypes, audience testing, and real-world application.
Hands-on learning sessions with emerging AI tools—designed to spark ideas, grow skills, and create unexpected collaborations.
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