Alessandro Bergonzoni on AI: 'Intelligence is not artificial, but artful'
Alessandro Bergonzoni, an Italian actor, artist, and activist, discusses artificial intelligence in an interview at his studio in Bologna. He redefines AI as 'intelligenza artificiera' (artful intelligence), contrasting it with natural stupidity and the intelligences that manipulate wars and create alarm. Bergonzoni urges vigilance not for defense but for differentiation. The interview concludes with a question generated by ChatGPT about the relationship between image and language use, leading to a playful take on the acronym AI. The conversation also touches on urgent themes such as the migrant emergency, Italian prison conditions, and end-of-life treatment.
Key facts
- Alessandro Bergonzoni is an actor, artist, activist, and popularizer of contemporary issues.
- The interview took place in his studio in Bologna.
- Bergonzoni redefines AI as 'intelligenza artificiera' (artful intelligence).
- He contrasts artificial intelligence with natural stupidity.
- He warns of intelligences that manipulate wars and create alarm and disinformation.
- Bergonzoni says: 'stiamo allerta, non tanto per difenderci, ma per differenziarci' (let's be alert, not to defend ourselves, but to differentiate ourselves).
- The interview ended with a question generated by ChatGPT.
- The discussion included the migrant emergency, Italian prisons, and end-of-life treatment.
Entities
Artists
- Alessandro Bergonzoni
- Silvia Camporesi
Institutions
- Artribune
- ChatGPT
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
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