In an unprecedented move, acclaimed Spanish performing artist Alicia Framis is preparing to tie the knot with a hologram created by artificial intelligence (AI). Yes, you read that correctly! Ms. Framis is poised to become the first woman ever to marry an AI-generated hologram, a digital entity crafted through holographic technology and machine learning. The unique ceremony is scheduled to take place later this year at a museum in Rotterdam, as reported by Euronews.
Framis has named her prospective holographic spouse AILex, describing him as a “middle-aged male hologram with slightly complex logistics.” This unconventional marriage is not rooted in romantic inclinations but is a pivotal aspect of Framis’ latest artistic endeavor, the ‘Hybrid Couple’ project. Through this initiative, she aims to explore the boundaries of love, intimacy, and identity in the era of AI.
In a statement on her website, Framis expressed her motivation, stating, “AI is still closely linked to science and lacks poetry, art, and warmth.” She envisions an artistic documentary that delves into various aspects, encompassing drawings, interviews with women, sketches exploring bodies, arms, romantic dreams, and the daily life of her holographic partner.
Framis is actively involved in designing her wedding dress and selecting the attire for attendees at the unique ceremony, slated for this summer on the roof of the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam.
Through her Instagram account, Framis shares videos and photographs featuring herself and AILex. She believes that love and relationships with holograms and robots are an inevitable reality, presenting these entities as companions capable of expressing empathy. According to Framis, this new form of companionship can be particularly beneficial for individuals seeking solace, citing a personal example of a widow finding comfort in AI and human companionship.
Framis foresees a new era of love emerging, where humans will form relationships with holograms, avatars, and robots. Drawing an analogy to language learning platforms, she predicts that practicing relationships with these entities will become a norm. Whether welcomed or not, Framis believes this trend marks the dawn of a new generation of love, where unconventional unions are explored and accepted.
