Threshold State explores power and political bias in opaque digital systems through a border control-style booth where visitors submit personal information. The data is then fed into an AI that delivers a judgment—granting or denying a fictional entry. The installation mirrors real border procedures, revealing how human and algorithmic decisions stem from incomplete data and political bias. It prompts reflection on surveillance, identity, and fairness in automated control systems.
Threshold State / Mia-Mai Roosberg, Tonis Bender, Luiza Stibe, Erik Lond, Ezgi Okka, Karl-Alder Kuivjõgi, Ottavio Cambieri, Tanel Kärp, Carol Tikerperi - Photo: ChatGPT x Ottavio Cambieri
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Threshold State
Mia-Mai Roosberg (EE), Tonis Bender (EE), Luiza Stibe (LV), Erik Lond (EE), Ezgi Okka (TR), Karl-Alder Kuivjõgi (EE), Ottavio Cambieri (IT), Tanel Kärp (EE), Carol Tikerperi (EE)
Threshold State / Mia-Mai Roosberg; Tonis Bender; Luiza Stibe; Erik Lond; Ezgi Okka; Karl-Alder Kuivjõgi; Ottavio Cambieri; Tanel Kärp; Carol Tikerperi - Photo: ChatGPT x Ottavio Cambieri