In this episode of "Local Disturbances" we delve into the nuanced intersections of generative AI, erotic fiction, and the concept of alterity. Drawing on insights from Byung Chul Han and Mikhail Bakhtin, we explore the pervasive feeling of loneliness in AI-generated content and its implications for our understanding of the "Other." This absence of alterity in digital creations, where texts and images lack the depth of human interaction, accelerates our cultural shift towards narcissism and diminishes our capacity for love and genuine engagement. We discuss how traditional notions of Otherness are being transformed by digital connectivity and self-exploitation, leading to a homogenized spectacle of identity. Additionally, we touch on the concept of "novelization" in literature and our upcoming projects at UKAI, including a city-scale tabletop RPG that seeks to inject diversity and connectivity into AI through vernacular approaches. Join us as we contemplate how we might reclaim meaningful alterity in the age of AI, ensuring that our interactions remain rich and transformative.

Local Disturbances - Shorts #33 - Erotic Fiction: Generative AI and Alterity

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