ALEXANDER REBEN ON SHIFTING THE PERSPECTIVE OF AI & AUTOMATION WITH ART

Automation and the proliferation of robotic technology was originally created to make human lives easier. From mass production machines to toaster ovens and medical equipment, machines were designed to streamline efficiency, creating a roadmap that allowed us to explore newer advancing technologies and ultimately increase the quality of life. At the intersection of tech and art is Alexander Reben, who decidedly takes a step back to posture curious questions: What more can automation and AI offer us? Why do we hesitate to find out?