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Artists and AI

Artists use AI to explore existential questions, perception, and creativity, subverting technology's intended use. [00:40]
Artists like Refik Anadol create software artwork using unsupervised learning to interpret and transform data, sparking speculative and imaginative processes. [03:05]

Supervised vs. Unsupervised Learning

Supervised learning involves humans tagging data for AI, while unsupervised learning allows the machine to tag based on its own processes. [02:47]

Algorithmic Bias and Ethical Implications

Artists like Trevor Paglen reveal biases in AI systems, highlighting the use of personal data for commercial purposes. [06:53]
Concerns raised about oversimplification and bias in AI systems, impacting societal perceptions and categorizations. [08:50]

AI's Societal and Environmental Impact

AI's deployment by corporations raises concerns of wealth consolidation and inequitable societies. [12:27]
The full life cycle of AI systems, like Amazon Alexa, reveals the planetary costs and environmental impact of AI technology. [13:11]

Takeaways

Artists are using AI as a tool to explore existential questions and perceptions.
Breakthroughs in AI research include supervised learning models like DALLE and ChatGPT.
Unsupervised learning allows machines to interpret and transform data without human tagging.
Artists like Refik Anadol are creating custom software artwork using AI and MoMA's collection data.
AI-generated art challenges traditional labeling and perception of reality.
AI systems have inherent biases and can simplify and distort the world.
Artists play a crucial role in questioning the impact and implications of AI technology.
The relationship between humans and machines has evolved over time, with designers adapting to machine capabilities.
Concerns about the consolidation of wealth and power through AI technology.
The full life cycle of AI systems, like Amazon Alexa, has a significant planetary cost.
There is potential for radical approaches to using AI tools and questioning their intended purposes.
AI algorithms may have a role in shaping collective memories, dreams, and consciousness in the future.

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