Mark Anderson
Art and technology have often intertwined over the centuries, from the invention of photography to the evolution of film animation. Now, startups are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to further revolutionize the art sector, providing a range of services from AI-powered art advisors to machine learning art valuation platforms. Furthermore, these startups, which have emerged in the UK since 2020, are pushing the boundaries of what both art and AI can achieve, stimulating innovation and growth in the sector. With headquarters based in England, the following companies are at the cutting edge of this transformative and thriving field.
The AI sector has been an increasingly significant industry in recent years, with estimated global revenues expected to reach $190.61 billion by 2025. These predictions, paired with the ability of AI to disrupt and improve traditional industries, has encouraged the emergence of numerous startups—especially in the diverse, creative, and influential world of art.
This article will spotlight a selection of exciting new AI startups in the art industry, based in England and established in 2020 or later, ranging from those transforming how we handle, interpret, and secure data, to those using AI to change the way we analyze, produce and engage with art.
Humanloop
Humanloop was founded by David Barber, Emine Yilmaz, Jordan Burgess, and Peter Hayes. Its platform enables developers to build intelligence into their apps and workflows, utilizing Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, and Software. This innovative company is headquartered in London, England. Connect with them on LinkedIn.
Bitfount
Founded by Blaise Thomson and Naaman Tammuz, Bitfount offers a platform for distributed data analysis that ensures privacy-preserving data analysis. Its novel approach can enhance the collaboration between data custodians and data scientists and culminate in better AI/ML developments. Follow Bitfount on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Actable AI
Actable AI was established by Armen Poghosyan and Trung Huynh. The company offers their users access to a toolkit of technologies for extracting actionable insights from data. The technology features AutoML, Explainable AI, and Causal AI and can be installed as a web application or a Google Sheets add-on. Connect with them on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Mindset AI
Founders Barrie Hadfield and Christine Davies established Mindset AI to enable businesses to scale human-capital tasks using AI and automation. The customizable platform offers a range of features for businesses, while end-users log in daily to monitor their patterns and reflections for positive behavioral change. They can be connected via their LinkedIn platform.
Dyad
Founded in 2020 and based in London, UK, Dyad aims to build data trust with AI-powered tools, focusing on healthcare operations. With its impactful technology, it is helping to rewrite the future of healthcare data analysis. Stay connected with them on LinkedIn.
Sylvera
Founded by Allister Furey and Samuel Gill, Sylvera develops machine learning tools to evaluate the performance of carbon offsets. This London-based start-up aims to allow a more sustainable future with its innovative solutions. Keep up with their journey on LinkedIn.
Encord
Founded by Eric Landau, Leeho Lim, and Ulrik Stig Hansen, Encord is a comprehensive AI-assisted platform for data annotation. It provides a collaborative environment for fixing dataset errors and diagnosing model errors & biases. Active learning pipelines are also streamlined. Connect with them on LinkedIn and Twitter.
OwlGaze
OwlGaze offers an AI-powered cybersecurity SaaS called Blacklight. The software uses advanced AI and correlation to proactively protect against cyber threats, offering first-class security solutions. They can be connected via their LinkedIn platform.
Captur
Captur is an AI image data platform offering image quality detection, instant decisions, no manual intervention, template workflows, and asset and workflow specific detection solutions. Connect with them on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Boltzbit
Boltzbit allows data scientists to dramatically quicken the prototyping of various neural network frameworks. Everything from conceptual design to market testing is quicker, more accurate, and more efficient. Follow them on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Limna
Founded by Marek Claassen, Limna offers an AI-powered art advisor. The tech analyses art data to give users a precise valuation of paintings and photographs. Limna focuses on supporting living artists and connects buyers with galleries worldwide. Follow them on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
These groundbreaking AI startups are not only revitalizing the art sector but also changing our perceptions of art and its impact on society. As they evolve and grow, it will be fascinating to witness the ever-increasing symbiosis between art and technology.
