For Want of a Nail (Cordelia modifies her hologram consciously) | Database of Machine Vision in Art, Games and Narratives

Brief description

When Rava and Ludoviko go to Uncle Georgo to ask him about Cordelia's (AI's) cables that they need to hook her up to the ship's system so that she could remember where to find a replacement socket, Georgo seems confused and not himself at all. While trying to soothe Georgo, Cordelia changes her appearance to appeal to him more. Additionally, she seems to be manipulating her own body language consciously, which Rava finds revealing - she believes Cordelia is hiding something. (Kindle Loc 176-183)

Pull Quotes

"Rava kept her gaze on Cordelia, whose image didn't change. At all. For an AI programmed to act human, she became awfully rigid. Her face stayed fixed on Georgo, but the cameras flicked to Rava for a moment, then away. She softened and her image morphed so that the high neck of the Victorian gown sank to reveal most of her bosom.
Her lashes lengthened and her lips became full and pouting. "Georgo, honey, what have you done with your room?" Her voice was sultry."