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Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Premieres: A Four-Hour Critique of Power and Performance
media1 hour ago

Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Premieres: A Four-Hour Critique of Power and Performance

Alex Gibney’s four-hour documentary 'Musk' opens nationwide on October 14, 2026, presenting a critical portrait of the tech mogul through interviews with associates and an AI-generated avatar. The film, which features a 10-minute intermission, examines Musk’s rise, his acquisition of Twitter, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). While the documentary highlights the human cost of DOGE’s cuts, it faces criticism for its length and perceived lack of new information. Musk has rejected the film as a 'hit piece,' and the production has faced legal threats and distribution hurdles.

Musk Dismisses New Doc as a 'Boring Hit Piece' at Venice
entertainment1 month ago

Musk Dismisses New Doc as a 'Boring Hit Piece' at Venice

Elon Musk branded Alex Gibney’s four-hour Venice premiere documentary ‘Musk’ a boring hit piece and blasted Gibney as lacking integrity, after Gibney teased interviews with figures from Musk’s life. The film, which uses an AI Musk avatar to deliver statements, surveys the tech billionaire’s influence, MAGA shift, Occupy Mars ambitions, Tesla self-driving debates, and his relationships with the mothers of his children. Musk’s biting replies on X came as the project—featuring interviews with Justine and Errol Musk, Ashley St. Clair and others—gained a four-minute ovation at Venice and is set for U.S. theatrical release on Oct. 16 via Bleecker Street.

Meta Builds a Photorealistic AI Avatar of Zuckerberg for Employee Interactions
technology6 months ago

Meta Builds a Photorealistic AI Avatar of Zuckerberg for Employee Interactions

Meta is developing a photorealistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg that can converse with employees, trained on his mannerisms, tone, and strategic thinking, with Zuckerberg personally involved in testing. The avatar project, run by Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, is separate from another effort to create a CEO-style agent to assist Zuckerberg, and aims to provide a lifelike, real-time connection to the founder as Meta accelerates its AI push.

"AI Van Gogh's Mental Health Struggles Revealed in Paris Exhibition"
arts-and-culture3 years ago

"AI Van Gogh's Mental Health Struggles Revealed in Paris Exhibition"

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris is hosting an exhibit featuring a virtual avatar of Vincent van Gogh, created using advanced AI technology. The AI incarnation of the artist answers questions from visitors, drawing inspiration from Van Gogh's letters. The exhibit aims to provide insight into the artist's life and work, including his struggles with mental health and the misconceptions surrounding his suicide and the infamous ear incident. The exhibit incorporates virtual reality elements and showcases around 20 drawings and 40 paintings from the final two months of Van Gogh's life.

ChatGPT AI: From Video Chat to Robot Dog, Phone Calls, and Virtual Assistants
ai3 years ago

ChatGPT AI: From Video Chat to Robot Dog, Phone Calls, and Virtual Assistants

Animato.Ai has developed an iOS app called Call Annie that turns ChatGPT into Annie, a talking female AI avatar that can hold a fluent conversation in real-time video calls. The app is powered by Apple's Neural Engine and requires at least an iPhone 12 or later model. Annie can help with learning, web searches, and even serve as a virtual companion. The app's developers claim that all conversations are confidential and that no voice record is saved. The app is currently exclusive to iOS 16, but a macOS 13 version is also available for M-series processors.