STARS - ELO (Un)linked 2024: Speculative Dialogues on eLit in a Post-AI World
Algorithms & Imaginaries Submission Type Paper Start Date/Time (EDT) 18-7-2024 2:15 PM End Date/Time (EDT) 18-7-2024 3:15 PM Location Algorithms & Imaginaries Abstract What could be the future state of current AI platforms after their tools have disappeared? What will replace AI when it becomes obsolete? How will works of AI-generated elit look like in a future where AI platforms have disappeared? This talk will explore questions about the future of elit in a Post-AI world. While conceived by a human author, the questions will serve as prompts to inquire AI tools about their own potential obsolescence. Using a structured framework--the nine thematic clusters of the Conference--, I'll briefly examine potential insights after each topic. The format, though unconventional, draws from my experience in performing (with) elit, and I'll briefly present similar speculative experiments. Considering the obsolescence of AI in a series of questions promotes a collective act of imagination. In the context of elit, a field inherently intertwined with innovation, this approach can resonate on a deep level. By questioning the future of the field in the context of AI's obsolescence, I want to emphasize the human element in literature, suggesting that technology is but a tool in the larger narrative of human expression. By outlining these ideas as a continuous stream of questions, I'll mirror the experimental nature of elit itself, proposing a meta-narrative that serves as a demonstration of its principles. Example ("Platform Deaths and Migrations"): Human >> In a Post-AI world, what will become of the data and digital artifacts left behind on obsolete platforms? What efforts will be made to preserve or erase these remnants? AI >> Preservation of digital artifacts on obsolete platforms will depend on their value and privacy concerns. Efforts will include digital archiving, data rescue initiatives, and community projects, while obsolete or privacy-sensitive data may be erased. The approach will balance historical preservation with privacy and technological advancements. COinS Jul 18th, 2:15 PM Jul 18th, 3:15 PM Algorithms & Imaginaries What could be the future state of current AI platforms after their tools have disappeared? What will replace AI when it becomes obsolete? How will works of AI-generated elit look like in a future where AI platforms have disappeared? This talk will explore questions about the future of elit in a Post-AI world. While conceived by a human author, the questions will serve as prompts to inquire AI tools about their own potential obsolescence. Using a structured framework--the nine thematic clusters of the Conference--, I'll briefly examine potential insights after each topic. The format, though unconventional, draws from my experience in performing (with) elit, and I'll briefly present similar speculative experiments. Considering the obsolescence of AI in a series of questions promotes a collective act of imagination. In the context of elit, a field inherently intertwined with innovation, this approach can resonate on a deep level. By questioning the future of the field in the context of AI's obsolescence, I want to emphasize the human element in literature, suggesting that technology is but a tool in the larger narrative of human expression. By outlining these ideas as a continuous stream of questions, I'll mirror the experimental nature of elit itself, proposing a meta-narrative that serves as a demonstration of its principles. Example ("Platform Deaths and Migrations"): Human >> In a Post-AI world, what will become of the data and digital artifacts left behind on obsolete platforms? What efforts will be made to preserve or erase these remnants? AI >> Preservation of digital artifacts on obsolete platforms will depend on their value and privacy concerns. Efforts will include digital archiving, data rescue initiatives, and community projects, while obsolete or privacy-sensitive data may be erased. The approach will balance historical preservation with privacy and technological advancements. Accessibility Statement This item was created or digitized prior to April 24, 2027, or is a reproduction of legacy media created before that date. It is preserved in its original, unmodified state specifically for research, reference, or historical recordkeeping. In accordance with the ADA Title II Final Rule, the University Libraries provides accessible versions of archival materials upon request. To request an accommodation for this item, please submit an accessibility request form.