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Asia Institute at the University of Melbourne
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Everyone is talking about AI these days. But what exactly is AI? How did it evolve? And what potential does it have to influence the future?
In this public lecture Professor Leach takes you on a rollercoaster ride looking at the extraordinary – but often somewhat terrifying – potential of what is arguably the most significant invention of humankind.
The lecture concludes that we are about to face a radically different form of intelligence – an ‘alien intelligence’ – that will far exceed human intelligence, and completely transform the disciplines of architecture and urban planning.
Explore the intersection of idealised architectural renderings and the harsh realities of Australia’s housing crisis with Scotty So’s installation Sunset Boulevard Behind The Window.
Drop by MPavilion Parkville to view the work onsite from Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 May.
Through a nuanced interplay of rendered images, the artwork navigates the utopian allure of luxurious living spaces and flourishing communities within the context of contemporary housing challenges. The double-sided banner presents an AI-generated image of a modern interior, using AI expanding solely from the iconic Windows XP desktop wallpaper on one side, juxtaposed with an architecturally rendered beach sunset view on the other – symbolising the profound dichotomy inherent in housing ideals. Attached to temporary fencing, reminiscent of those employed in housing development concealment, the piece prompts viewers to question the longevity of aspirational imagery when confronted with the deconstruction of facades.