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Anders Härm: the arrival of artificial intelligence is the next step in the overall development of digital culture

Anders Härm discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on digital culture in an interview and highlights an exhibition he curated that explores these themes.

In an interview with Sirp, Anders Härm addresses the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the evolution of digital culture, suggesting that its emergence represents a new phase in this ongoing development. He is currently showcasing a group exhibition titled 'Galatea Triumf: Art in the Age of Artificial Intelligence' at Kumu, which critically examines AI and the broader issues surrounding digital technologies while reflecting on human emotions and fears related to these advancements.

Härm expresses a keen interest in the subconscious of modern digital individuals and the perception of the body within a world saturated with simulacra. The exhibition invites viewers to consider what remains of humanity amidst an environment filled with digital replicas and simulations. The title of the exhibition references the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea, symbolizing the relationship between creator and creation, which serves as a narrative framework for the exploration of contemporary societal issues related to AI.

Härm explains that he carefully chose the title to resonate with themes prevalent in discussions about AI since the 1990s, when the myth has often been evoked to speculate about technology’s evolution. His reflections on the Pygmalion myth highlight the complexities of technological intimacy and the moral questions surrounding the human-technology nexus, framing the exhibition as a critical inquiry into the implications of AI within cultural narratives.

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