< Tech — Trust >

Bias, ethics, privacy, and security are all crucial considerations in discussions about AI applications. Ultimately, it revolves around trust. Can we rely on the actions of AI? Does it live up to its promises, or does it harbor a dark side? Beyond human overthinking, some spontaneous behaviors of machines might be a fair correction rather than a deliberate deception.

I tried to use high-tech to help me cut out the plant's photo without resorting to Photoshop, but then something happened.

Do you still believe in your machine?

I’ve always been eager to explore co-creation with AI, and the logical starting point seemed to be using it to assist designers in tackling one of the most frustrating aspects of the design process: image matting. With confidence, I entrusted both photos to the AI program, anticipating a flawless depiction of a plant with its background seamlessly removed. However, my expectations were misplaced. What I received was a reconstruction that seemed to transcend my conscious thoughts. The plants were now unrecognizable, prompting me to reconsider the images with a different perspective. It turned out to be a creative process that unfolded independently of my intentions, surpassing even my initial expectations.