Natasha Lyonne is defending her decision to use artificial intelligence in her new sci-fi film, "Uncanny Valley". The movie, which Lyonne is directing and starring in, utilizes AI models developed by Asteria, a studio co-founded by Lyonne and Bryn Mooser. These models are trained on licensed content, addressing some of the concerns around AI usage in creative projects.
Lyonne's film explores the story of a teenage girl whose life is disrupted by a popular virtual reality game. The project brings together Lyonne, Jaron Lanier, and Brit Marling, who co-wrote the script. Lyonne describes the collaboration as "endlessly inspiring" and likens the film to a Wachowski project.
The AI technology used in the film is designed to create a "radical new cinematic experience" by blending traditional storytelling with cutting-edge AI technologies. Lyonne believes that this approach can lead to innovative storytelling and filmmaking. With the involvement of notable collaborators and the use of AI, "Uncanny Valley" is shaping up to be an exciting and groundbreaking project.
