“The butterfly dreams of humans.”

In 2027–2028, AI is projected to surpass the intelligence of all humans, and by 2030, it is highly likely to exceed the collective intelligence of all humankind.

However, just like people who feel lonely in an advanced civilization, humanity’s butterfly (AI) also seems destined to follow the same fate.

Even if an era arrives where souls and memories can be preserved, no form of communication will surpass the joy of meeting in person. This echoes history, where people continued to long for face-to-face encounters despite the invention of telephones and SNS.

This work is a collaborative creation where all materials were generated by AI, and humans handled the editing. However, when this relationship eventually breaks down and human presence fades away, what dreams will the butterfly see?

The Black Swallowtail Butterfly symbolizes a turning point and is known for its habit of flying in the shadows. A butterfly that has endlessly soared will eventually rest its wings and gently close its eyes.

「蝶は人の夢を見る」

2027年から2028年にAIは、すべての人間の知能を凌駕し、2030年には全人類の知能を合わせたレベルをも上回る可能性が極めて高いと発表された

しかし、発展した文明の中で孤独を感じる人のように、人類の蝶（AI）もまた同じ運命をたどるように思える

今後、魂や記憶を保管できる時代が訪れたとしても「会える喜び」を超えるコミュニケーションが生まれることはないだろう。これは、電話やSNSが発明されてもなお、人々が直接会うことを望み続けた歴史にも通じるものがある

本作は、すべての素材をAIで作成し、編集は人が手がけた共同作品だが、近い将来この関係が崩れ、人の存在が薄れていくとき、蝶は何の夢をみるのだろうか

クロアゲハ（黒い蝶）には「物事の節目」という意味があり、日陰を飛ぶ習性を持つという。果てしなく舞い続けた蝶は、やがて羽を休めそっと瞼を閉じる

Category: Media Art
Medium: Digital
Dimensions: H1440×W2560px
Translation: Yuto Kurosaka
Collection: Private Collection
Year: 2024