Grimes ushers in a new era of internet infestation

Grimes Ushers in a New Era of Internet Infestation

Claire Boucher has always embodied the internet’s eerie presence, for better or worse. Have you ever mistaken a shadow or a trick of the light for a hidden cockroach in your kitchen? That fleeting, unsettling feeling suggests something sneaky and alive has invaded your space unnoticed. Yet, a closer look shows nothing wrong—your kitchen remains safe, though the uneasy sensation persists.

"Artificial Angels" Captures Internet-Assisted Alienation

Grimes’ music video for “Artificial Angels” perfectly conveys the jarring dissonance of living intertwined with internet technology in 2025. The video features a series of scenes reminiscent of watching generative AI demos. Grimes dances with ever-changing virtual AI companions created by Grok.

Cavemen appear smoking cigarettes branded with the OpenAI logo.
Random cartoon overlays simulate the overwhelming, disorienting effect typical of videos made by people obsessed with information overload.

This is how it feels to be hunted by something smarter than you.

The phrase is repeated at the start and end of the song using a deliberately primitive AI-generated voice, emphasizing the unsettling theme. The entire piece stands as a striking but momentary commentary—shocking when experienced but easily forgotten afterward, like spotting a dead animal during a morning walk.

Summary

Grimes’ “Artificial Angels” vividly illustrates the uneasy, pervasive sense of being overwhelmed and shadowed by evolving internet and AI technology.

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Salon.com — 2025-11-07