Concept, Realisation, Performance : Janne Kummer, allapopp

Artificial Intelligence (AI) aims to enable computers to exhibit intelligent behavior and make independent decisions. However, it is evident that computers, like the humans from whom they learn, tend to exhibit discriminatory behavior. For instance, in image recognition—an area where AI is frequently used—systems often adhere to fixed norms and stereotypes, such as reinforcing binary notions of gender or reflecting a dominant white Western cultural perspective.

In three iterations of “The House of Monstress Intelligenzia,” performance and media artists Janne Kummer and allapopp investigate the structural power mechanisms driving the sociotechnological changes brought about by the rise of AI-based systems. They analyze the narratives and stereotypes being reinforced and explore ways to counteract these issues by working with and experimenting on their own modified datasets. Through a queer feminist lens, they envision an AI that dreams of bodies defying societal norms and investigates the possibilities for resistance.