For this Success Story we spoke to Albert Sten of the MA Artificial Intelligence and Societies program who’s now working as an AI Visualization Expert at an international digital agency. He shares how his studies helped shape his creative path, what makes his current job feel like a dream, and why interdisciplinary learning matters more than ever.
Hi Albert, thank you for taking the time! Let’s get right into it — what kind of job is it? Is it your dream job? Can you tell us more about it?
I recently started working as an AI visualization expert at Agentur LOOP, an international digital agency. My role focuses on producing AI-generated content, collaborating with teams to develop creative concepts and strategies using AI, and helping educate colleagues on effectively working with these tools. It’s a unique position that blends creativity, technology, and storytelling—very much in line with how I see the future of media. It feels like a dream role because it allows me to actively shape what AI-driven creativity can look like while continuing to learn and experiment every day.
Did the AI and Societies program help you get the job? And is the course valuable content for your daily tasks?
Yes, absolutely. The program gave me a much broader understanding of AI—not just technically but culturally and socially. It also gave me time to explore and experiment, which was crucial for developing my own artistic and conceptual language around AI. That kind of foundation is really valuable in my daily work, where it’s often about finding specific, meaningful outcomes with generative tools.
I believe this program gives students from a wide range of backgrounds the tools to not only participate in the field but to shape it in ways we’re only beginning to understand.
Albert Sten
Why did you choose the AI and Societies program?
It felt like a natural next step for me. My background is in arts and photography, and AI felt like an entirely new medium arriving on the scene—one I was deeply curious to understand and experiment with. I was drawn to the program because of its interdisciplinary approach. It wasn’t just about learning tools, but about critically engaging with them and thinking about their broader implications.
What did you like most about your studies/the course in general?
The flexibility and the mix of theory and practice. I really appreciated being able to work on film, photography, and AI-based projects within the same academic space. That sort of freedom to combine disciplines is quite rare—and it’s also what helped me build a strong portfolio that led to job opportunities.
Do you think everyone has good job perspectives, and what is particular about studying this program?
Yes, especially because the field—particularly at the intersection of AI and creativity—is still being defined. Prior knowledge and the ability to clearly communicate with and about AI systems are more important than ever. I believe this program gives students from a wide range of backgrounds the tools to not only participate in the field but to shape it in ways we’re only beginning to understand.
Can you share some of your semester work with us? What was it about?
One of the key projects I worked on was a short film titled Where You Lived, And What You Lived For. It’s based on historical, scientific forest imagery from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences archives. Created initially for research purposes, the images are reanimated using AI. The voiceover—also AI-generated—is composed of fragments from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden. The piece explores the idea of “returning to nature” in an age where even nature itself is mediated by artificial systems.
