AI Archives - The Skylark

Ben Okri: AI cannot read the spirit of the times. AI cannot catch lightning

The world-renowned writer and poet on why AI has as much chance of conquering the mystical, brilliant and irrepressible human spirit as we have

June 30, 2026

Stephen Dewaele of Soulwax and 2ManyDJs on why Tom Waits would never survive a talent show, why streaming platforms are still ripping off young

June 12, 2026

Hay Festival CEO Julie Finch on why we must protect the art of in-person conversation as the ultimate antidote to a digital world of

May 7, 2026

The playwright on bringing My Neighbour Totoro to the stage and what he thinks children, adults and theatre are missing if art loses its human

August 18, 2025

The filmmaker on AI’s creep into cinema and the quiet rebellion back to lo-fi.

June 2, 2025