The article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on cultural and traditional knowledge, specifically how reliance on structured datasets can create blind spots that overlook indigenous wisdom and local practices. It emphasizes the cultural and material significance of vernacular construction methods and local materials that algorithms may struggle to fully comprehend. The text highlights the concern voiced by organizations like UNESCO regarding the digitization of content, potentially diluting traditional and cultural memories. With AI's rapid development, the divide between technology and vernacular practices is becoming increasingly pronounced.
Organizations such as UNESCO have raised questions around AI, especially concerning the increasing digitization of content on the Internet that often complicates the relationship with traditional knowledge systems.
The gap between technology and the vernacular was evident not so long ago. Today, with the rapid acceleration driven by AI, that gap persists and may even be widening.
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