Darren Aronofsky, a well-known director, has embarked on an ambitious project: a series of short historical documentaries generated through artificial intelligence, titled "On This Day... 1776." Created in collaboration with Time Magazine and produced by his studio Primordial Soup, the series retraces key moments of the American Revolution.

Vision and Realization

The series uses AI tools to create photorealistic scenes with avatars of historical figures such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Ben Bitonti, president of Time Studios, described the project as an example of thoughtful and creative use of AI, which does not replace craft but expands narrative possibilities.

Critical Reception

The reception from critics, however, has been far from positive. Publications such as The AV Club, CNET, and The Guardian have expressed strong reservations, criticizing the visual quality, repetitive camera movements, and the "waxen" appearance of the characters. The project has been called "ugly," "terrible," and an example of "hellish broth of AI."

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