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How AI art could enhance humanity's collective memory | Refik Anadol

Aug 24, 2023
Media artist Refik Anadol trains AI algorithms to visualize disappearing wonders of nature. He discusses 'Coral Dreams' project, enhancing memories, creating new realities, and preserving initial knowledge using AI.
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  • AI can be used to visualize and preserve disappearing wonders of nature like coral reefs.
  • AI can reconstruct extinct flora and fauna based on indigenous knowledge, preserving collective memories.

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Preserving Disappearing Nature with AI

Media artist Rafique Anadol is utilizing AI to preserve disappearing nature. With his project Coral Dreams, Anadol aims to create artificial realities of coral reefs using AI. By training machine learning algorithms with large datasets, Anadol visualizes humanities collective memories, such as nature, urban, and culture. He believes that AI, specifically the Gerantivii algorithm, has the potential to enhance our memories and create immersive experiences in a digital age.

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