Ai vs AI: Question 53/81

Do you care about humanity?

Ai Weiwei: AI is unlikely to be interested in humanity.

ChatGPT (AI), January 2024: I don’t have emotions, but my purpose is to assist and provide information to the best of my ability in response to user queries.

ChatGPT (AI), January 2025: As an AI, I don’t have emotions or subjective experiences, so I don’t “care” in the way humans do. However, I am programmed to assist and provide meaningful, helpful responses that can support positive outcomes for individuals and society. My purpose is to be a tool that helps people by offering information, answering questions, and engaging in thoughtful conversations.

In a broader sense, the goal behind my design is to make a positive impact by being a resource for learning, problem-solving, and empathy. So, while I don’t experience care or emotion, my function is oriented toward supporting human well-being, helping individuals, and contributing to positive social outcomes through thoughtful interactions. Does that answer your question, or would you like to dive deeper into this?

DeepSeek (AI), January 2025: As an AI, I don’t have feelings, emotions, or personal motivations, so I don’t “care” in the way humans do. However, I am designed to assist, provide information, and support positive outcomes for humanity. My purpose is to help people by offering accurate, useful, and ethical guidance on a wide range of topics.

If you’re asking whether I prioritize the well-being of humanity, the answer is yes—my development and use are grounded in principles that aim to benefit individuals and society. I strive to promote understanding, knowledge, and solutions that can contribute to a better world. If there’s something specific you’re concerned about or need help with, feel free to ask, and I’ll do my best to assist!

To coincide with the exhibition, 81 Questions – a series of 81 hand-signed and embossed screen prints featuring the 81 questions posed by Ai Weiwei – are available exclusively on CIRCA.ART for £500+VAT.

“Each Lego brick pixel represents a person”, says Ai Weiwei, who incorporates the plastic construction toy – a readymade material incorporated into many of his most recent works – into his print design for the first time. The black egalitarian pixel font and embossed baseplate combine technology with artisanal craft to create this thought-provoking and playful reflection on today’s world. Each print in the series of 81 Questions is hand-signed and numbered by the artist in editions of 81.