'Edo Is Inappropriate': Historical Ethics AI Cancels Ukiyo-e Master; Museum Adds Fuel to the Fire by Minting Apology as an NFT
An AI designed to judge historical figures by modern standards has ruled an Edo-period ukiyo-e master guilty of 'a lack of consideration for diversity.' Analyzing the composition of his masterpieces as 'unilateral exploitation of the gaze,' it recommended deleting them from all digital archives. In response, the museum minted an AI-generated apology letter as an NFT artwork, adding a new speculative layer to the outrage.