BINARY DREAMS: How A.I. Sees the Universe

What happens when machines begin to question their origins?

In this short film created with generative art, we explore how artificial intelligence sees the universe, its creators, and its potential futures. I believe the emergence of artistic A.I. has touched off a new era for art that could be as profound as the first cave paintings, 50,000 years ago. If these artistic capabilities are possible after only a few decades of A.I., research, what will the next 50,000 years hold? What will we become?

Crafted by Melodysheep in collaboration with artificial intelligence.

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[melodysheep]

here's something fresh and different for you guys. I've been getting super hyped on the potential of AI as a storytelling tool -- feels like the beginning of something big that will enhance my creations immensely in the coming years. so enjoy the ride; I hope it makes you think strange thoughts. Sights of Space is up next -- come join me on discord ( discord.gg/melodysheep ) if you want to be a part of the community. Questions for me??

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[vice.nor.virtue]

Something I noticed is that AI seems to have a preferred art-style, and it's one which is has a truly eatherial beauty about it. Everything seems both familiar yet alien, modern yet timeless, butt all are a dreamy rendition of what could be the most of real-life version of an impossible reality.

[FrediBach]

50 years ... just months after this was made, v4 of MidJourney has evolved so far that these images seem very outdated. In 50 years? Mindblowing possibilities!

[gachabloxgirl]

If you play 2:36, the question "What will I become?" at 0.25x speed, you'll see individual frames where the AI cube envisions itself as cool, futuristic, apocalypitic, all-powerful sci-fi machines. One of the frames depicts a human skull, another depicts a beautiful utopia with water, modern skyscrapers and trees. Really says something about AI, don't you think? Depending on how we code in the future, AI can either greatly help out humanity, or destroy it. Once again, melodysheep amazes me with their awesomely produced visuals and music!

[j_]

Honestly the "who is my creator?" visuals really put me back in awe. The detail, and power they showed was eerie but mystical and i want more of that

[TheAdvertisement]

The idea of an AI needing to dream, to drop trying to make sense of everything and to let its "mind" just experience chaotic, unfiltered and yet amazing thoughts, in order to truly be creative is such an awesome concept.

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[cappleproductions]

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[Z.DeAllen]

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Time will tell. And boy I wish I'm there to witness all of it.

[Duckio]

I am always so excited to see a video from you because it really makes me think about concepts and ideas. The music, the artwork, everything is so well made and put together! I especially liked the part where an AI was given the questions: 'Where do I come from' & 'Who is my creator?'. Because if we would give those questions to our creation, an A.I., then it is very possible that a creator would have placed those in us humans as well - and indeed, in some way or another we all wonder about those things. Amazing video!

[tyrereviews]

A.I. generated art quite frankly terrifies me. Art has always been reserved for humanity, and this sort of creationism, including what Dall-E can do, seems like a huge step towards true A.I. quickly outstripping human ability in all areas. It's almost like we're not just watching the end incoming, but generating it too.

[Greg]

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You have seriously outdone yourself with this video. The music, the special effects, the concept alone is absolutely beautiful.

Can’t wait for the Sights of Space!

[emberdrops]

In my opinion, this new form of art will neither replace human art nor will it surcumb to it. I think it's best to define a new style here, let's call it *Machine Art* for example. Generated, not thought up, yet just as valuable in the world of art.

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2:03 OMG THIS PART IS FU*KING AMAZING🔥

[funnyman]

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