Stories Reborn: AI Videos for Preserving Cultural Memories
Human history contains many cultural legends, local stories, oral traditions, and lesser-known historical memories, but many remain only in written records or limited community memory. Only a small number of stories become widely known, so less familiar stories may gradually be forgotten when they are not presented in forms that match contemporary media habits. Short films and digital storytelling can make intangible cultural heritage more accessible to younger audiences and wider public.
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AI as Friends: An AI Project on Meaningful Digital Support
People now are using AI companions for emotional support, conversation, or daily interaction. At the same time, public discussions have raised concerns about emotional dependency, misleading advice, unsafe health guidance, and manipulation risks in AI companion systems. Recent reporting and research have noted both the growing use of AI companions for emotional support and the need to evaluate their risks carefully. This project takes a more philosophical view by asking what kinds of positive relationships may be possible between users and artificial companions.