This talk explores how artificial intelligence can be used as a symbolic and artistic medium to examine identity, race, and perception. Using the visual project “Lady Gorilla,” the presentation examines how audiences respond to AI-generated imagery and how visual shock can influence interpretation and engagement. The talk also explores how these experiments are used in university classrooms to discuss digital identity, representation, and emerging technologies.

[Target audience]
Students, educators, artists, and researchers interested in AI, media culture, and digital identity.
[Session length]
30–45 minutes (flexible).
[Format]
Lecture with visual examples and discussion.
[Technical requirements]
Projector and internet connection.
[Previous presentations]
This talk is currently delivered in university classroom settings.