"Thoughts Delegated" is a conceptual piece of art that explores the idea of outsourcing intellectual labor to artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT. The artwork is inspired by a scholarly paper on the impact of AI on neural plasticity in youth, with the unique twist that the paper itself was entirely generated by ChatGPT, an AI language model. By emphasizing the artist's absence from the creative process, "Thoughts Delegated" invites the viewer to reflect on the implications of relying on AI, like ChatGPT, for human cognition, knowledge generation, and the potential ethical concerns arising from such delegation.
The artwork also touches on the controversy surrounding the TI-84 calculator, which sparked debate over the reliance on technology for mathematical problem-solving and its impact on students' cognitive development. "Thoughts Delegated" extends this conversation to the broader context of AI's influence on human intellect and creativity, prompting viewers to consider the similarities and differences between delegating mathematical calculations to a device like the TI-84 and relying on an AI language model for creative and scholarly output.
The artwork serves as a thought-provoking commentary on the relationship between humans and AI, as well as the evolving nature of creativity and authorship in the digital age. It encourages viewers to reflect on the potential benefits and drawbacks of using advanced technologies like AI and calculators, and to contemplate the ethical implications and long-term consequences of an increasingly technology-dependent society.
