Field Trips

I find it super interesting how quickly AI has so seamlessly integrated itself into our daily lives. When it first became mainstream, I remember how people were shocked by how it was essentially uprooting their lives in so many beneficial ways, with prompts such as creating an optimized schedule for themselves given their necessary tasks for the day or building a recipe with the current ingredients in their house. Very harmless at first, but then transitioning into much more dramatic and system-altering.

In the next decade, we’ll see a shift in jobs and job responsibilities. A lot of lives we be automated and more streamlined than we have now; AI will be present in everything we do. I can’t say exactly how our lives might look in the next 10 years without being biased by how media has portrayed the future, but I can say that parts of our lives will be made much easier and others a lot harder.

Automation and collaboration in the workplace
AI will accelerate the automation of many tasks, especially repetitive and data-intensive work, such as data processing, customer support, and production line operations. This may lead to a reduction in some traditional jobs, but it will also create new jobs.

Personalized services and life optimization
The application of AI in daily life will enhance personal experience, such as customized health management, seamless integration of smart home systems, and more accurate recommendations of educational resources. These technologies will make our lives more efficient and convenient, but may also require more digital literacy and privacy awareness.

Redefinition of creativity and culture
AI creative tools (such as image generation, text creation, and music creation) will be further developed, giving artists and creators more possibilities. These tools may redefine “creativity” itself.

And from the exhibition, we can see that the earliest electronic devices were all huge devices without exception. But as the times developed, these devices became smaller and smaller, making them easier for people to carry. For example: from early giant computers to the advent of Apple.

The history in the exhibition tells us that technological change is a double-edged sword, bringing both opportunities and risks. In the next decade, we need to not only embrace the potential of artificial intelligence, but also think deeply about how to develop and use these technologies responsibly to ensure that they serve the long-term well-being of humanity.

Behind this question lies an important mission: how to shape the future of our coexistence with artificial intelligence?

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This question is both exciting and challenging because technology is evolving at a rapid pace. From what I saw in the Computer History Museum’s exhibit on chatbots and artificial intelligence, it’s clear that AI has penetrated many aspects of our daily lives . . enabling humans to focus on the creative, strategic and interpersonal aspects of their work. Artificial Intelligence replaces repetitive and mechanical human tasks. As an interaction design student, AI-driven design tools that speed up prototyping or generating design ideas are tools that can increase efficiency and help us focus on more human-centered design work. It is a future collaborator for designers. However, this shift means we need to adapt, learn new skills for working with AI, and rethink traditional career paths to fit. While AI can act as a collaborative partner, enhance human creativity, and may reshape the way we work and live by increasing efficiency and personalization, I think it will also present us with many societal challenges! Imagine the ubiquity and scope of AI in the future, what will happen to society if AI starts to dominate user decision-making?

For designers, writers or anyone else who needs to think creatively and empathetically, people who need to think. It may be possible that AI becomes his assistant, maybe it might take over their brains.

After walking through the Computer History Museum and seeing all the old tech, from early computers to the evolution of AI, I couldn’t help but think about where we are now—and where we’re heading. At the end of the chatbot and AI exhibit, there was this question: How will AI change the way we work and live in the next decade? It stuck with me.

Looking at how fast technology has grown, it’s clear AI is going to have a huge impact. But what does that actually mean for us?

AI is already changing work, and it’s only going to go further. Right now, it handles boring, repetitive tasks, like data entry or scheduling. In the future, I think it’ll become more of a partner—helping us brainstorm ideas, solve problems, and even make decisions.

• Imagine designers using AI to quickly create prototypes or writers using it to polish drafts.
• Jobs won’t necessarily disappear, but they’ll change. Instead of doing the same tasks over and over, we’ll focus more on creative and strategic work.

In our daily lives, AI will probably feel even more personal.

• Smart homes will actually know you. Your house might adjust the lights, temperature, and music based on your mood.
• Health tech will go next level—AI could track your health in real time and even predict issues before they happen.
• Entertainment will feel custom-made. Imagine Netflix not just recommending shows but creating content based on what you love.

The Big Picture

Looking back at the tech in the museum, it’s clear that change happens fast. Just a few decades ago, we didn’t even have personal computers, and now we’re talking about AI running entire workflows or helping doctors save lives.

In the next 10 years, AI won’t just be a tool we use—it’ll feel like a part of our lives. The key is finding a balance: using AI to make life easier without losing control of what matters most.

So, how do you think AI will shape your world? It’s exciting, a little scary, but definitely something worth thinking about.

I believe that AI will increasingly be essential to our daily lives. Just like how iPhones have become everyday accessories, AI assistance and AI integrated products will also become a daily necessity. This will alter the human-technology reciprocity we currently have. I predict we will develop companionship with AI and be dependent on these technologies to perform daily tasks. Tasks would range from AI therapy sessions to AI hiring teams. Which is already beginning to occur with some users using ChatGPT to vent about their situations or having AI scanners run through resumes before they are even read. I also believe that Ameca, the AI robot will be bought or replicated by Apple or Amazon to create a physical version of Siri or Alexa. Ameca can currently speak and can move in slight gestures, but I believe that she will progress to have the ability to walk and interact with others seamlessly. Having physical AI assistance might be particularly helpful for not only younger generations but for the elderly. Maybe with assistance more accessible at home, the need for retirement homes and human assistance decreases as a result.

Visiting the exhibition at the Computer History Museum gave me a deep impression of the rapid development of computer technology and its far-reaching impact on all levels of society. The exhibition showed the evolution of computers and AI from early simple machines to today’s complex systems, especially from the historical perspective of how technology has changed the way humans work and live step by step. Some of the classic computer equipment and early technological breakthroughs in the museum made me marvel at the vision and creativity of those pioneers. For example, from the first mechanical computers to the birth of early electronic computers to the emergence of the Internet, the exhibits vividly tell the story behind each technological innovation.

In the exhibition, I was particularly fascinated by the models and prototypes of those early computers. These seemingly bulky and complicated devices are vastly different from modern lightweight and efficient computers, but they are the cornerstones of today’s technological world. From these historical materials, I felt that design is not only the pursuit of form, but also a response to user needs. How designers solve real problems through technological innovation is a valuable learning opportunity for me as an Interaction Design student.

Through this visit, I have gained a deeper understanding of the history of computer technology, and also a better understanding of how as a designer, when facing future technological changes, I can draw inspiration from history, and at the same time, think about how to design products that are smarter, more convenient and humanized.

At the end of the exhibition, the question left for visitors was, “How will AI change our work and life in the next decade?” This question made me think a lot, especially in today’s era of rapid technological change.

I think the development of AI is not just an advancement in technology, it profoundly affects the way we work and the way we live. I can see the transformation of AI from the initial automated processing to today’s ability to perform natural language processing, sentiment analysis, and even create art. This made me realize that in the future, AI will not only be limited to automation and data processing, but may also enter the creative field and become an assistant to designers, artists and even teachers.

In terms of our personal lives, AI will make our interactions with technology more natural and personalized. For example, today’s voice assistants, personalized recommendation systems, and smart homes lay the foundation. In the future, AI may become an invisible assistant in our daily lives, helping us manage our time, our health, and even providing psychological support. But this development also poses privacy and ethical challenges, and we need to make sure that AI technology can protect users’ data and privacy from misuse while enhancing quality of life.

Overall, AI will greatly contribute to transforming work and life, but we must remain vigilant about its ethical and social implications. As designers, I believe we need to design and use AI responsibly to ensure that it can truly create value for society, not just an evolution of technology.

Reflecting on what I saw at the Computer History Museum’s Chatbots Decoded exhibit, it’s clear that AI is poised to transform how we work and live in profound ways over the next decade. The exhibit highlighted how AI, starting with early chatbots like ELIZA, has evolved into powerful systems capable of natural, human-like interaction. This progression suggests that AI will increasingly handle routine and complex tasks, making workplaces more efficient while potentially redefining traditional roles. At the same time, it raises questions about ethics, trust, and how humans and AI can collaborate harmoniously.

Looking ahead, AI’s integration into our lives will likely be multi-faceted. It could democratize access to education through personalized learning, revolutionize healthcare by offering predictive diagnostics, and make daily experiences more seamless with intelligent assistants. However, the exhibit also underscored critical challenges—like bias in AI systems and the need for thoughtful regulation—that society must address to ensure this technology uplifts rather than disrupts. The key takeaway is that AI’s potential lies not just in its technical capabilities but in how responsibly we choose to develop and use it

The automation and intelligence of AI will greatly improve production efficiency. The popularization of AI will also bring about changes in the occupational structure. Some traditional occupations may gradually disappear due to the replacement of AI, while new AI-related occupations will continue to emerge. What I am most interested in is the intelligent medical system. It can use AI technology to predict, diagnose and treat diseases, and improve medical standards and efficiency. There is a project in the museum that AI can quickly screen and diagnose cancer in the early stages. By analyzing medical imaging data (such as CT scans, MRI, X-rays, etc.), AI can automatically identify and mark abnormal areas in the image, such as tumors, vascular lesions, etc. This ability significantly improves the accuracy and efficiency of doctors’ diagnoses. AI can also perform image segmentation, accurately divide different tissues or lesion areas in medical images, and help doctors better observe and analyze. Although the museum only displays some intelligent medical systems. However, according to my investigation, AI can automatically analyze patients’ medical records and medical records, find key information, such as past medical history, family genetic history, etc., and provide doctors with comprehensive background information on patients. It can also analyze patients’ genomic data to identify potential genetic disease risks, such as hereditary diseases, abnormal drug metabolism, etc. Finally, AI can integrate information from multiple aspects such as medical images, medical records, and genomic analysis to provide doctors with a comprehensive view of patient information. AI will bring us a more convenient and personalized experience.

In the next decade, AI will probably continue to advance and become more capable. I think AI agents will become more commonly used to help people in their life and careers. It would be useful for AI to do simple repetitive tasks so that humans don’t have to, letting humans focus on the more complex things. Although it is also true that AI may replace some careers. I think if someone is skilled at using AI as a tool in their work, they will have an advantage over someone in the same field that doesn’t know how to use AI. Therefore it will be important to know how to use AI to our advantage as a tool.

It seems to me that AI should be more normalized for the shift in our lives over the next decade. Artificial intelligence is still a stage of refinement, although it can already help human beings to a certain extent to reduce a lot of unnecessary time-consuming, but the system as well as the development of I’m sure that the current technology is still not so mature.

I take the object of comparison is the existence of cell phones and computers, they are also the invention of the last century, but only in recent years has it become a household name and integrated into the life of the people to a great extent to improve the life of the people.

The exhibition at the Geneva University of Art & Design was an inspiring showcase of emerging talent, offering a blend of creativity, critical thinking, and experimentation. The students presented works across multiple mediums, from visual art to digital installations, reflecting contemporary themes such as identity, environmental concerns, and societal transformation. It was fascinating to see how they pushed the boundaries of traditional artistic expression by incorporating innovative technologies and interactive elements.

Another key perspective explored was the intersection between AI and art. Many of the pieces invited viewers to reflect on whether art created with AI holds the same emotional depth and authenticity as works made solely by humans. Some installations included real-time interactions, where algorithms responded to audience input, blurring the line between human creativity and machine agency. This approach not only introduced new ways of thinking but also sparked discussions about the future of art in a world increasingly shaped by digital tools.

The Swissnex exhibition introduced to me a very interesting and different perspective of AI. There’s a lot of controversy regarding AI art, but it was very interesting to hear them validate its use. For example, the hours upon hours of prompting and generating to get the desired outcome, as well as the very innovative projects that are a byproduct of that: the fire on white background, the old sculptural-esque piece, and the videos of using AI in our daily lives.

While I do think that the field trip was a cool experience, my views on AI and art still remain the same (using AI ≠ artist). It is one thing to use it to help with a process (typically for ideation or consolidation of thoughts), but to create a piece entirely with AI is a whole other story. Generative images pose a lot of interesting questions, but calling it “art” is where I would personally draw the line.

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The exhibition, featuring work by students from the University of Art and Design Geneva, was held at Swissnex in San Francisco and provided a fascinating glimpse into the future of art, design and technology. The projects on display reflected a range of innovative approaches that combined traditional art practices with cutting-edge digital technologies, embodying a spirit of experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. I was intrigued by the projects and works on display, including the film produced using AI, which effectively embodied the future of the integration of art and technology. But I was also confused by the little game about submarines. I really couldn’t understand what it needed to say, and I couldn’t even play it.

However, the students’ work explored themes such as identity, sustainability, and the impact of technology on society. Some works delved into personal narratives and used multimedia installations or interactive formats to engage audiences in new ways. These projects challenged traditional art forms and used virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to push the boundaries of art while reflecting on the impact of these technologies.

Overall, the exhibition not only celebrated the students’ creativity, but also invited viewers to reflect on the changing relationship between technology and human experience. It emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary exchanges in shaping the future of art and design.

The exhibition at Swissnex, showcasing work from students at the Geneva University of Art & Design, is a fresh and engaging look at how AI and art can come together. The students have used AI in unexpected ways, creating everything from generative art pieces to interactive installations that challenge how we think about creativity. Although one of the projects featuring AI-generated movie scenes felt a bit unpolished, the other artworks far exceeded my expectations and opened up new perspectives on viewing art. It’s the kind of work that made me pause and think about what happens when AI steps into the role of co-creator.

The exhibition’s home at Swissnex feels like the perfect fit for these innovative projects. It’s a space that’s all about blending science, technology, and creativity, and this show captures that spirit. The variety of approaches on display—some exploring AI’s storytelling potential, others questioning its ethical challenges—sparks conversations about how AI is shaping the world around us. Ultimately, the exhibition paints a picture of a future where technology and art collaborate to open up new ways of seeing and creating.

The Genova exhibition was a refreshing experience, especially given the mixed feelings about AI in the past couple years. Their work validates the argument that AI is art and that AI + artists can be a powerful team. Though many say AI is a cheat way to make quick art, the outcomes of these pieces were a byproduct of hours upon hours of prompt generating, altering, and tweaking inputs to achieve their desired output. Though, I do acknowledge AI art is a rather controversial topic for artists. I have met people who are adamant that AI art is not art, some that are concerned about its credibility, some who believe AI can be an artistic medium. To see artists embracing the positive connotations of AI in their work feels radical. It challenges the hackneyed perspective that AI is bad and withdraws creativity.

I particularly appreciate the photograph capturing fire behind a white background, knowing the trickiness of photographing fire especially on a pure white background. Something about the crispness and otherworldliness of this simple photograph. Closer to photography aligning with the way I perceive in real time. AI cameras, clearly photograph the moon and sun on our phones. Which currently pixelation and time to manually focus on objects. To ask myself what is the future of photo editing as AI is being imbedded in editing softwares such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom.

This experience to the Swissnex Exhibition opened my mind about how AI technology might be used for art works. Normally I won’t used AI to make the art piece itself, but works in the Swissnex Exhibition showed me different possibilities of using AI to make art works with multiple medias. Also those works reminded me that using AI is not a short-cut, a well-developed AI needed to be trained with a lot of effort. A well-trained AI brings great opportunities to produce ideas, and it’s like a friend that understand your thoughts, since it is trained by you. Some works in Swissnex Exhibition provided some impressive ideas, for example, the combination of a game and movies(although it didn’t work well), but the idea of connecting different medias to create a new experience is outstanding.

This is a new possibility, as people are gradually exploring different applications of AI. The vast majority of this exhibition is generated from the interaction between humans and AI. Through various artworks and research projects, the exhibition explores the generative power of artificial intelligence, how language models create infinite artistic possibilities, and the ethical and creative challenges brought about by the growing presence of artificial intelligence in the creative process. Among them, the main areas of concentration are AI painting, AI games, and AI digital art. People can use AI to draw and constantly adjust the images in the picture

Photo from Official website / swissnex.org