Faces2Voices

"Faces2Voices" is an online interactive installation which uses facial recognition technology and AI-synthesized sound to create a generative music composition based on imaginary voices of online visitors. The composition is evolving in time depending on the contributions of people involved.

Lots of governments use surveillance technology as a way to control the spread of COVID-19. At the same moment, many citizens are ready to give up some privacy for the common good. But how can we define what level of privacy we should give up and how much data do governments really need to respond effectively? Faces2Voices focuses on critical approaches to AI technologies to explore exactly these kinds of questions.

Online visitors can contribute to the project by granting access to their device's camera. AI then recognizes faces, synthesizes imaginary voices and adds them to the live stream.

Title: Faces2Voices

Artists: Helena Nikonole & Nikita Prudnikov

Medium: Οnline interactive experience

Glossary: facial recognition, artificial intelligence (AI)