AI Sends Fans in a Time Warp With Will Smith, Julia Roberts, and More Dropping Jaws

Published 07/16/2024, 11:02 PM EDT

The integration of AI has sparked many debates about its pros and cons as it continues to expand across various technological domains. While many find AI beneficial for simplifying tasks, others view it as a potential threat to independent artistic expression and creativity. Although numerous figures in Hollywood have expressed concerns, advocating for the regulation of artificial intelligence, recently, an AI artist shed light on its creative potential by showcasing transformation compilations featuring stars such as Will Smith, Julia Roberts, and others, aiming to offer fans and actors a new perspective.

Wanli205, an AI artist, recently utilized the X platform to share a compilation video lasting nearly a minute. The video features childhood photos of Tinseltown stars such as Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves, and Leonardo DiCaprio, alongside music legends like Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, and Eminem. These images turned into real-like videos are seamlessly blended with current adult photos of the celebrities, creating a poignant portrayal of their past and present selves. 

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The AI artist's work beautifully captures moments where the stars embrace their younger selves, highlighting the passage of time. Traditionally, fans and actors have harbored concerns about AI, exacerbated by recent events like the OpenAI showdown involving Scarlett Johansson, where ChatGPT 4.0's voice, Sky, closely resembled hers. This controversy drew worldwide attention when the actress took legal steps after chancing upon the eery coincidence despite having declined the offer to lend her voice to the AI.

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Like any technology, AI has both positive and negative aspects. But Wanli205's uplifting portrayal has allowed fans to embark on the latter with a nostalgic journey through time.

AI artist takes over X with their star-studded creativity in depicting Will Smith and others

The realms of acting and music have weathered many storms since the advent of AI, affecting nearly every actor and musician. Yet, it is moments like these that defy longstanding myths, turning what was once seen as a tool of disruption into a symbol of curiosity. Hence, it is safe to say that Wanli205's AI compilation featuring Will Smith, Julia Roberts, and others exemplifies the positive potential of AI and demonstrates its increasing acceptance among global fans.

Following the clip's widespread circulation on the Internet, which surprised fans with its depth of creativity, many sought details about the software from the artist. 

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Some offered constructive feedback and suggested new ideas for future projects, while for others, the clip became a poignant reminder of the featured stars to cherish, likening it to a once-in-a-lifetime healing experience. Overall, the wholehearted reception highlights not only the artistic gravity but also the growing acceptance of AI, illustrating how far both technology and its societal integration have evolved.

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What do you think of the transformation of stars like Will Smith, Julia Roberts, and more portrayed by the AI artist on X? Let us know in the comments below!

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

Edited By: Itti Mahajan

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