What would American cities look like a hundred years after humans leave, with the streets devoid of human life – and beginning to be reclaimed by nature?
DailyMail.com asked ChatGPT to describe our world hit by a war that has led to the extinction of humanity, major bustling cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Seattle will remain silent as vegetation blooms through the once chaotic streets.
While the chatbot converted our future world into text, the AI photo generator Midjourney painted pictures of these abandoned metropolises, turning the concrete jungles into jungles.
Kieron Connolly, author of Abandoned Places and Abandoned Civilizations, says visions of abandoned cities have a unique power.
‘They leave us nervous. This is not what city life should be like. Let nature reclaim the land,” Connolly said.
Chicago
ChatGPT writes: ‘In the year 2123, the once thriving metropolis of Chicago is a haunting testament to the passage of time and the resilience of nature.
“Abandoned by humans a century ago, the Windy City has gradually surrendered its towering skyscrapers, bustling streets and urban infrastructure to the ruthless forces of nature,” according to ChatGPT
Seattle
ChatGPT writes: ‘A century in the future, Seattle is a serene testament to nature’s reclamation’
‘Once a bustling metropolis, it now lies in tranquil tranquility, with its skyscrapers shrouded in lush greenery and its streets overgrown with wild flora. The cityscape has blended seamlessly into the surrounding natural landscape, creating a breathtaking blend of city and wilderness.
Los Angeles
ChatGPT writes: ‘A century from now, Los Angeles will be a city of echoes, reclaimed by nature’s relentless advance. The iconic skyline lies in ruins, obscured by the creeping embrace of lush vegetation, and the once-thriving streets have become winding paths through a wilderness of overgrown gardens and natural paradises.”
The absence of humans has made the city of angels a haven for the revival of nature
Boston
ChatGPT writes: ‘A century ahead, Boston stands as a picturesque relic of the past, given over to the embrace of nature’s reclamation’
‘The historic streets, once bustling with activity, now wind through a landscape of moss-covered cobblestones and ivy-draped architecture. The absence of human presence has made Boston an oasis of peace where history and nature are intertwined.
San Francisco
ChatGPT writes: ‘A century from now, San Francisco will be a city reborn, reclaimed by the ruthless forces of nature. The iconic Golden Gate Bridge is now adorned with waterfalls and the steep slopes are lush with redwoods and wildflowers.
This desolate urban landscape has been transformed into a breathtaking sanctuary where the wild Pacific Ocean meets the sustainable spirit of the city
New York
ChatGPT writes: ‘A century in the future, New York City lies in an enchanted sleep, given over to the tenacity of nature. Once a concrete jungle, the towering skyscrapers now blend seamlessly into the green canopy that stretches over Manhattan.
In the absence of people, Central Park has become a thriving wilderness, and the city’s legacy lives on in the whisper of the wind through the deserted streets.
San Antonio
ChatGPT writes, “A century from now, San Antonio will be a city caught in the gentle embrace of nature’s reclamation. The historic sites, such as the Alamo, now stand as relics amid a blooming landscape of wildflowers and winding creeks.”
The absence of human activity has made the city a serene sanctuary where history and nature coexist in perfect harmony.”
Washington DC
ChatGPT writes: “A century into the future, Washington, DC, stands as a solemn testament to nature’s relentless march to retake the seat of power. The great monuments and government buildings now crumble beneath a lush canopy, and the once bustling streets have become serene forest paths.”