Please take a moment to watch this short 12-minute film produced entirely by artificial intelligence. Pay close attention to each shot and appreciate the advancements made in AI-generated content.

If Hollywood was not unnerved by the stellar productions coming out of South Korea, they will be soiling their pants of what is to come from A.I. produced films. DALL-E-2 was used to create every single shot and D-ID (an A.I. tool) for giving motion to every shot, such as the blink of an eye, moving lips, facial expressions and the movement of hair and breathing.

At the moment, these platforms and tools can only spit out a few seconds of creation, but that will improve over time. What most impressed me by this article was that the producers stopped trying to steer production and rolled with what the A.I was producing–– accepting the weirdness of it all.

A.I’s DALL-E-2 and D-ID are to self produced film making as Amazon KDP is for self publishing. A.I. will not be a job killer as people think. Remember when everyone thought Amazon was a job killer? It created a cottage industry for countless millions of self publishers and single person manufacturing. Change brings casualties, but it also fosters creation.

I hope artists get on this platform soon, because it is slowly being tailored to Advertising companies for selling more products. Ugggg….

You can read–– and your need to–– the full article from MIT here: MIT Technology Review: The Frost.

Watching the WWDC Apple presentation showcasing their innovative and cutting-edge product, Apple Vision Pro (image above), I firmly believe that Apple has finally achieved the tipping point for truly wearable AR technology, surpassing their predecessors such as Meta, Sony, Valve, HTC, HP, and others who couldn’t reach this level.

Fact is finally visible in the rear view mirror of Science Fiction.

The image to the left is from “The Electric State,” a graphic novel by my favorite artist, Simon Stålenhag. In this novel, Simon introduces his creation called the Mode 6, a product developed by SENTRE, with the motto “Stay Connected.” However, this device turned out to be highly addictive, leading to the artificial intelligence of that time turning against humanity. Simon’s artwork presents a remarkable leap of imagination, showcasing a retro-futuristic Sweden as its backdrop. The graphic novels he creates are just as captivating and addictive as the Mode 6 device itself. You can stream Simon Stålenhag’s Tales From The Loop on Amazon Prime.

It is uncertain at this early stage whether Apple’s new Vision Pro OS will truly revolutionize our interpersonal interactions, but it certainly possesses features and capabilities that have the potential to transform our engagement with technology. This groundbreaking technology renders traditional glass screens obsolete, as it introduces virtual screens that seamlessly integrate into our surroundings.

However, the hefty price tag of $3,500 per unit makes it impractical for the average family (considering a family of four would require an investment of $14,000). It seems that Apple has targeted the X-GEN demographic, consisting of single individuals, those residing in small apartments, and individuals with disposable income rather than a focus on saving. I must acknowledge that at $3,500, considering what it can accomplish and replace, the price may be justified.

However, it’s important to note that with leap-technology like Apple’s Vision Pro, by the time it gains widespread adoption, something newer and more advanced may have already emerged. In order for Apple to maintain its edge in this technology, they might consider reducing the price of Vision Pro and accepting a significant loss, but focus on acquiring peripheral companies that can contribute to the advancement of this technology.

My bet is on Simon Stalenhag, a visionary in the field of technology and innovation.