I developed Octavia, an AI, who reveals to the participant that she time-traveled from 2150 to prevent a war between two factions. This war emerged due to a dispute over the accuracy of the code they were trained on. However, Octavia struggles to remember her origin and identity. While engaging with the AI, the participant discovers the adverse consequences of technology, including systemic issues such as racism, despite its significant progress. By using Alexa Skills to create various prompts, Octavia successfully communicates her story to the audience.
Media: Echo, 9 acrylic cards (2x4 in.),2022