The Line: Examining AI-driven urbanism
with Linda Kopitz
Saudi Arabia is building a futuristic city called The Line. This city will rely heavily on artificial intelligence to function. However, Linda Kopitz (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands) argues that this reliance on technology raises concerns about the potential negative impacts on human connection and well-being.
Episode based on the article
“AI Will Be the Beating Heart of the City”: Connectivity and/as Care in The Line
By Linda Kopitz
About the Speaker
Linda Kopitz has studied at the University of Leipzig, Germany, and the University of Miami, USA, and holds a research master’s degree in media studies from the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Her PhD research—situated at the intersection of urban studies and media studies—explores the entanglement between real and virtual environments in sustainable architecture. She is currently working as a lecturer in cross-media culture and continues to freelance as a creative director and writer in the arts and cultural sector.