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This video essay explores how artificial intelligence is culturally represented and often misunderstood by the public. Through a remix of media clips, research, and commentary, it examines the myths and anxieties that shape perceptions of AI. From science fiction to sensational headlines, AI is frequently portrayed as either miraculous or menacing, obscuring its real-world impacts and the human choices behind its development. The work challenges these surface narratives and invites viewers to question how such portrayals affect understanding and agency.
The essay investigates how public discourse around AI is influenced by media framing, power structures, and limited access to technical literacy. Drawing parallels with the early perception of photography, it shows how technologies often carry a false aura of neutrality. Topics such as algorithmic bias, facial recognition, and content recommendation systems are used to highlight how AI can reinforce systemic inequalities, particularly when its operations are opaque and shaped by a narrow demographic.
Rather than offering simple conclusions, the video encourages critical engagement and reflection. Its fragmented, collaged structure mirrors the scattered ways most people encounter AI, through news, entertainment, and online discourse. By assembling these pieces, the work points to a need for broader media and technology literacy, empowering viewers to see beyond the hype and take an informed role in shaping AI’s future.