Machine learning is all the buzz. From completing tasks to influencing decisions, computers are reshaping our lives. But amidst this technological evolution, what is happening with us humans? More intriguingly, who is discussing the ways machines are teaching us? Is Machine Learning actually human learning?
As an artist and educator specializing in educational technology, these are questions I explore through art-making. How does artificial intelligence, especially large language models, processes our words, predict what we want next, and learn from our feedback? This dynamic isn’t just transforming how we interact but I think it is fundamentally altering how we think. I wonder what kind of problems this may present.
The human drive to create is rooted in the novel and unexplored. Historically, even when inspired by others, our creativity remained distinctly human. But now, machines are not just mimicking thought patterns—they're shaping new ones for us to follow.

During my own experiments, I asked ChatGPT to translate my thoughts into precise outputs. My goal was to generate a simple logo using a programming language called "Programming". What took seconds to sketch by hand became an intricate extended challenge of crafting highly specific prompts to guide the AI. I discovered that articulating precise, structured commands was essential to achieving my vision—a process that felt fascinating, humbling and edifying.

This experience left me questioning: Are we, as creators, evolving in tandem with these tools, or are they subtly guiding us toward their logic? Will we soon lose our humanity to have our ideas replaced by 'novel' ideas from AI? As AI becomes more integral to creative and intellectual pursuits, we must reflect on our roles—not just as users but as collaborators in shaping the future of human ingenuity. This is why I engage in an art form that (so far) is the domain of humans. The irony that the very first 'computer' was a textile machine is not lost on me, evidenced by a secret program from a Jaquard's loom hidden in my rug "FLOPs"

Art and technology have always intertwined, but today’s AI tools present a unique opportunity—and challenge. As humans interested in art, are we not also stewards of its evolution? Will new works reflect human ingenuity, machine influence, or a blend of both? Personally, I find myself bristling at the machine influence. The dialogue among the artist, the machine, and the viewer become critical to understanding the work—where creation and curation redefine what it means to be original.
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