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👉 "The Brutalist"used AI to help with Hungarian dialogue and architecture details

The film "The Brutalist" features extensive dialogue in Hungarian, with filmmakers employing AI technology from Ukrainian specialist Respeecher to ensure accuracy. Director Jancsó, a native speaker, emphasized the difficulty of the language, even for actors like Adrien Brody, who has Hungarian heritage. To perfect the pronunciation, they recorded the actors' voices, incorporating Jancsó's own voice into the AI model to refine the dialogue. This approach aimed to maintain the actors' performances while enhancing specific sounds, streamlining the post-production process. Additionally, AI was used in a sequence set at the Venice Biennale to create architectural drawings, showcasing how AI can expedite filmmaking without replacing traditional methods.

👉 A new game studio focused on AI and web3 launched in the Middle East

Dizzaract Games has launched in Abu Dhabi, establishing itself as the largest game development studio in the Middle East with a team of 160. The studio aims to innovate gaming by integrating artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into its offerings, focusing on AI-powered Web3 gaming. Their flagship title, "Farcana," is a hero shooter featuring advanced AI and immersive storytelling. With a $140 million fund backing Web3 initiatives in Abu Dhabi, Dizzaract is poised to redefine gaming experiences and establish a decentralized economy where players own their in-game assets.

👉 Botika Secures $8M to Revolutionize Fashion Photography with AI Models

Botika has raised $8 million to enhance fashion photography by using AI-generated models through its new mobile iOS app. This technology allows online clothing brands to create high-quality images for e-commerce without the high costs associated with traditional photoshoots. Botika's AI platform can transform basic product images into professional-quality shots, enabling brands to produce visuals quickly and affordably. The app caters to mobile users and integrates features for capturing and editing images directly, aiming to empower smaller brands in the competitive online fashion market.