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Soiled nappies and karate: AI-rendered Putin biopic to be released
Polish director Besaleel’s film will feature an AI-rendered Russian president and footage shot by Ukrainian film-makers during the Russian invasion
“Inviting Putin to the studio for 20,000 shots wasn’t an option and the archival materials available online didn’t allow for training a high-resolution deepfake model suitable for cinematic use. As a result, after nearly two years of development, we’ve created our pioneering AI-driven technology, enabling us to craft the cinematic character without relying on a real human model.” Originally titled The Vor in Law (a term used for elite organised crime figures), the film also incorporates footage shot by Ukrainian film-makers during the Russian invasion.
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