Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a revolution that implies a revaluation—of society, politics, the economy, ecology—in short of our entire civilization which, together with our machines, must develop a new set of values. In this respect, art is one of the most suitable fields and tools for research, speculation, and experimentation—for art is itself a form of artificial intelligence.

What constitutes appropriate practice and regulation of such a rapidly developing technology as artificial intelligence? What effect does the shaping of this technology have on society, the economy, ecology, democracy, social systems, and the world of work? What contribution can art, design, and architecture—in cooperation with AI and algorithms—make to the positive coexistence of humanity and nature? How can we confront the “uncanny” (Sigmund Freud)—in the form of technology in cultural and social contexts?

The results of the project will flow into the group exhibition UNCANNY VALUES: Artificial Intelligence & You within the framework of the VIENNA BIENNALE FOR CHANGE 2019.

Research Team: Marlies Wirth, Curator, Digital Culture and MAK Design Collection; Paul Feigelfeld, Media Theorist 

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