Google Bono
Net Art 2006-2009
The Bono Probability Positioning System v2.0 (Google Bono)
The BPPS is a mashup utilising Dublin's extensive surveillance camera
network in conjunction with facial recognition software, Google Maps
and advanced probabilty techniques to allow visitors to determine the
probability of seeing Bono in any of the most probable locations in
Dublin's city centre in real time.
The project, which predated Google Streetview in Ireland, ran from 2006 to 2009 when Dublin City Council removed their traffic cameras from the net. The cameras are still in place and Dublin continues to have one of the most extensive surveillance camera networks in the world. The project is still online with a small number of cameras still operational.
Exhibitions:
Media Art Friesland, Netherlands.
The Reno Interdisciplinary Art festival, Reno USA.
FILE, Sao Paulo Brazil.
FILE RIO, Rio de Janeiro Brazil.
D/Art07 Sydney Australia.