The Dual Nature of Hyperreality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

This article explores the interconnectedness of hyperreality with the new era of artificial intelligence (AI). Jean Baudrillard's concept of hyperreality dates back to the nineteenth century when it was considered a provocative and eccentric notion. In the current digital era, this concept gains prominence as media portrays hyperreal images, making AI-powered technologies amplify the world's realism beyond its actuality. Today, reality is a fusion of physical and virtual realities, human existence and artificial intelligence (AI). Amid the numerous challenges the world faces, artificial intelligence has the potential to be more destructive and perilous than any nuclear weaponry.