Tury Game
The limits of AI
Description
In recent years, the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most widely discussed subjects, both in scientific circles and in public debate. The growing interest in these technologies has raised crucial questions about their potential, risks, and inherent limitations. In this context, the Tury Game project was born, an initiative designed to explore the boundary between the capabilities and shortcomings of AI, highlighting in particular the phenomenon of hallucinations generated by machine learning models. The project falls within the field of digital innovation, with an experimental and educational approach. The research focused on creating an interactive experience that, through a playful and accessible language, sheds light on the challenges related to recognizing AI-generated content. Tury, the avatar that acts as the protagonist and guide in the game, was conceived to symbolically represent artificial intelligence. Its role is to accompany the player through a series of increasingly difficult levels, assessing their ability to discern between what is created by machines and what comes from humans. Tury Game is divided into different sections, each of which presents a combination of images, texts, music, and voices. These contents are partly generated by artificial intelligence and partly by human creators, with the aim of challenging the user. The challenge lies in distinguishing between products generated with the aid of AI and those created by human hands. This approach allows for reflection on the capabilities and limits of AI, but above all, it helps to understand to what extent these technologies can imitate the distinctive traits of human ingenuity—often in surprising ways but also with evident shortcomings. The game’s development process required careful research at both the technological and methodological levels. It was necessary to select and test various AI models to generate content that was both credible and representative of the issues intended to be highlighted. The innovation lies not only in the project’s interactive structure but also in the choice of a playful format as a means of scientific communication. Tury Game combines entertainment with critical reflection, contributing in an original way to raising public awareness on the topic of artificial intelligence. The gaming experience offered by Tury Game serves as an educational tool that encourages citizen awareness, particularly regarding the dangers of so-called AI “hallucinations.” These occur when AI models produce incorrect or misleading responses that seem plausible, highlighting the current limitations of such technologies.
