Darren Aronofsky's AI American Revolution series gets a trailer
AV Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The production uses SAG-AFTRA voice actors to voice AI-generated character models that closely resemble real human actors, raising concerns about ethical AI use and potential plagiarism.
- Historical figures like Benjamin Franklin and King George are depicted through AI-generated likenesses that feel unengaging and fail to effectively capture the significance of the American Revolution.
- The AI-generated content, limited in camera movement and creativity, results in a dull presentation that could have been improved by hiring live actors instead.
- Salesforce’s significant investment in AI startups may be driving the push for such AI-driven projects despite their lackluster quality and engagement.
- Two episodes of the series "On This Day" on YouTube present historical events in a superficial manner, failing to
