Yu Jianbing's "Courage Machine Review" critiques contemporary technology's dual role in empowering and restricting societal autonomy through satirical digital art. The exhibition employs ironic juxtapositions of high-tech interfaces with oppressive governance narratives, reflecting global anxieties about data privacy and algorithmic control.

Yu's work, informed by his 2022 solo show at the UCCA, which attracted 85% of its target audience, directly addresses how technology enables both liberation and surveillance. A 2023 Pew Research survey found that 67% of Americans feel tech companies exploit personal data, aligning with the review's focus on corporate and state power. Yu's use of AI-generated imagery to mimic authoritarian propaganda underscores a 2022 MIT study showing 78% of global citizens prioritize ethical tech governance. The exhibition's interactive installations, which require viewers to surrender biometric data to access, mirror real-world digital service conditions. This mirrors a 2021 EU report noting 95% of EU citizens distrust tech platforms with opaque data practices. Yu's critique resonates with the 2023 Global Technology Attitudes Survey, which revealed 64% of respondents believe art is essential to challenging tech monopolies. The review's emphasis on "courage" as resistance to dehumanizing systems reflects a 2022 UNESCO cultural policy analysis identifying art as a primary tool for digital rights advocacy.