Anthony (Tony) Yanick is the co-convener and former organizer of The New Centre for Research & Practice (2014-2017). A Philosopher, media-theorist, computer engineer, multimedia artist, and musician from the United States. He holds a Master of Science in computer engineering with a concentration on mobile robotics and artificial intelligence, as well as an interdisciplinary Master of Arts in philosophy and world literature. He studied artistic practice under a Media Study framework at University at Buffalo in Media Study where he experimented with SOTA Generative models for aesthetic and artistic applications.