Why Languages, Literature, and Culture still Matter (Part V)
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Technology is often a two-edged sword. Even as it replaces technical tasks in some areas, it creates opportunities in others. That will be the case with generative AI as well. But what makes this technology interesting is the possibility of creating the next best thing to actually living abroad. Since 2010, advances in graphics hardware and software have been substantial. These enable us to render virtual worlds with a higher degree of fidelity to the real thing. The technology has moved far beyond the crude simulations of just fifteen years ago. Back then, scenes lacked much of the essential detail to be realistic. Consider, for example, these two images, generated about 13 years apart. The contrast in quality between them is obvious. While the classroom is crude and simple, the kitchen is photo-realistic.
Why Languages, Literature, and Culture still Matter (Part V)
Why Languages, Literature, and Culture still…
Why Languages, Literature, and Culture still Matter (Part V)
Technology is often a two-edged sword. Even as it replaces technical tasks in some areas, it creates opportunities in others. That will be the case with generative AI as well. But what makes this technology interesting is the possibility of creating the next best thing to actually living abroad. Since 2010, advances in graphics hardware and software have been substantial. These enable us to render virtual worlds with a higher degree of fidelity to the real thing. The technology has moved far beyond the crude simulations of just fifteen years ago. Back then, scenes lacked much of the essential detail to be realistic. Consider, for example, these two images, generated about 13 years apart. The contrast in quality between them is obvious. While the classroom is crude and simple, the kitchen is photo-realistic.