tech
February 9, 2026
Okay, I’m slightly less mad about that ‘Magnificent Ambersons’ AI project
But this is still a bad idea.
TL;DR
- Startup Fable is using generative AI to recreate lost footage from Orson Welles' 'The Magnificent Ambersons'.
- The project is founded on a genuine love for Orson Welles and his work.
- This effort is a more technologically advanced version of earlier fan attempts to restore the film.
- Significant technical hurdles exist, including recreating actors' likenesses, voices, and the film's cinematography.
- There are ethical concerns about artistic truth and the permanent nature of loss.
- Securing rights from Welles' estate and Warner Bros. is crucial for potential public release.
- Reactions range from cautious optimism to strong opposition based on artistic integrity.
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