'The Devil Wears Prada 2' AI-Generated Meme was Made by a Human Artist
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Director David Frankel of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" chose to feature artwork created by a human artist, Alexis Franklin, instead of using AI-generated images.
- The film opens with Runway Magazine facing backlash after a controversial editorial decision, leading to online memes and an AI-style image of Miranda Priestly as a fast-food worker.
- Alexis Franklin revealed she painted the meme image at Frankel's request, emphasizing it was a fun project and not intended to disrespect Meryl Streep.
- Franklin shared her creative process on Instagram and highlighted the importance of recognizing human artists when they are hired instead of relying on AI.
- The decision to use human-created art has been positively received by audiences who appreciate the authenticity behind the film's visual elements.
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