About this podcast

Dive into the mind of Dries Depoorter, an artist whose provocative installations challenge our perceptions of AI, privacy, and public surveillance. In this episode of The Vergecast, senior producer Will Poor explores Depoorter's unique work, which utilizes publicly available webcam footage and AI to highlight issues like celebrity stalking, jaywalking, and political transparency. From a clock showing your remaining life to a phone charger that demands closed eyes, Depoorter's projects are designed to make you question your own anonymity in the digital age. Join us for a fascinating conversation with Depoorter as he discusses his creative process, his vision for the future of AI, and his perspective on the commercialization of art that delves into the unsettling realities of technology.