smile, we're watching you.: AI { love }

Our human-computer interactions are the consequence of a consumption and sales model, paired with an almost unrestrained technological advance. In an increasingly isolated world, where personal relationships, entertainment, work, and even healthcare are mediated by screens and the internet, it becomes difficult to clearly separate the different parts of our lives—our emotions and well-being are also caught in this balance.

From conversations with friends to a quick message in your favorite streamer or YouTuber’s chat, the internet gives us wide-reaching communication—but how far can that really go?

Your attention and engagement in the virtual world are valuable. At all times, apps, websites, and games compete for your presence in order to profit from ads and direct sales—while also feeding on your data to "improve your experience."

So, whether you're obsessively binge-watching content creators or chatting with artificial intelligences, you might find some artificial comfort in this heavy and lonely routine, feeling a false connection through your screens. But remember: your data, mental health, and finances are always at stake.

AI { love } is part of the Surveillance Capitalism collection, developed by the Web Design 3 class at the Federal University of Pernambuco. This NFT emerges from the fusion of ideas between two artists seeking to blend their styles and creative visions, united by a common theme. The work was created using digital illustration and animation techniques through both desktop and mobile programs.