This week in SUNIverse, we explore how artists are challenging the perfection of artificial intelligence through an exhibition that questions US security politics, and by embracing imperfection as a secret weapon. Kyle Chayka considers whether errors and flaws can be used to counter the smooth output of AI tools like ChatGPT.

Meanwhile, a Nazi-looted painting has resurfaced in the family home of a Dutch SS leader, highlighting the ongoing battle over cultural artifacts plundered during World War II. In the world of design, Picador's reissues of books by Roberto Bolaño with amateurish covers offer a glimpse into this trend towards imperfection.

Colonial history intersects with fashion in an essay that traces the journey of Madras check fabric from Tamil Nadu to Yale University and beyond, showcasing how historical trade routes can shape cultural identities. And Kimberlé Crenshaw discusses the weaponization of her critical race theory work by conservative media, adding a poignant layer to this week’s exploration of artistic and intellectual resistance.