Robot dog critiques art after analysing pieces using artificial intelligence

There's a new critic on the art scene - a robotic dog. AICCA - Artificially Intelligent Critical Canine - is able to analyse artworks and print out its 'thoughts' about the pieces under its tail in real-time thanks to artificial intelligence. Mario Klingemann has created the dog to spark a debate about the use of AI. “One could think that I have a grudge against art critics building a dog that poops critiques, but no, actually I think art critics play a very important role... A bad critique is always better than none at all,” the German artist said. Watch more here at Independent TV https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB