Have you ever wondered what it would be like to speak with one of the world’s most celebrated artists? Well now you (kind of) can.
This week, The Dalí Museum launched its “Ask Dalí" experience, allowing museum-goers the chance to converse with an AI-created version of Salvador. It was tested at SXSW in Austin earlier this year in front of a sold-out crowd.
The latest technology and machine-learning models have studied a range of Dalí's writings + audio recordings. This not only means his voice echoes reality, but his unconventional personality traits and quirks also come through in his speech.
If that’s not surreal enough for you, a replica of Dalí's “Lobster Phone” sculpture is the means of communication. Visitors need only pick up the phone, pose a question, and await his whimsical insights.
What would you ask Dalí?