Welcome to the future of museums, where statues in the gardens of the famous Versailles Palace will soon be more than just cold stone! OpenAI and the French startup Ask Mona have teamed up to make about 20 garden statues in this legendary 17th-century palace interactive. Forget boring audio guides – now you can actually talk to the statues in English, French, or Spanish!
Talking Stone?
Yes, you read that right. Visitors will be able to scan a QR code next to each statue and experience something we never imagined before. The museum director, Christophe Leribault, says this AI will significantly enrich the visit, and Versailles attracts around eight million visitors annually.
Game-Changing Technology
OpenAI and Ask Mona see this partnership as a perfect chance to showcase their technology at a world-famous site. Whether you’re a cultural heritage expert, a museum curator, or a first-time visitor strolling the Versailles gardens, there’s something for everyone.
But Is This Too Much?
Some will say this is just another step in digitalization that might distance people from the real experience of art and history. Others will wonder – what’s next? Will we soon be talking to statues in our city parks?
Conclusion
This is definitely one of the most exciting examples of how AI can blend into cultural heritage and museums. But are you ready for a statue to answer your questions? Or do you prefer it to stay silent and mysterious? Drop your thoughts – maybe your idea will be the next AI project in a museum!
Meanwhile, if you ever wanted to joke with a stone, now’s your chance! Who knows, the statue might just surprise you with what it says…
