EntertainmentNatasha Lyonne debuts as director with dystopian film about video gamesuncanny Valley mixing live-action and augmented reality using artificial intelligence built with ethical data; Understand

Known for your work in Russian Doll and poker face, Natasha Lyonne will debut as a film director with Uncanny Valleya dystopian movie about video games that bet on the use of ethical artificial intelligence.

According to the The Hollywood Reporterthe project will be done in partnership with the Pioneer of Technology Jaron Lanier and produced by the studio Asteria – Founded by Lyonne next to the filmmaker Bryn Mooser – Focusing on creative solutions using AI.

The script, signed by Lyonne in collaboration with the actress and screenwriter Brit Marlingaccompanies a teenager who loses a sense of reality by diving into an extremely popular augmented reality video game, in an alternative gift. The proposal is to mix live-action scenes with elements of the game itself.

These interactive elements will be created by Mareya model of AI developed by Moonvalleypartner of Asteria. Unlike many controversial artificial intelligences, the Marey It was trained only with authorized data and content to establish a more ethical use of technology.

According to representatives of Asteriathe film will be “a radical and innovative cinematic experience.” There is still no set release date or confirmation whether the premiere will be in theaters or streaming platforms.

AI’s presence in the entertainment industry has generated controversy, especially after the use of technology in films like The brutalist and Emilia Perezindicated to Oscarwhich were criticized for changing performances with the aid of AI. However, the creators of Uncanny Valley They advocate a more collaborative path between artists and technology.

“When artists lead the use of technology, not the other way around, that’s where really innovative and unexpected advances arise,” he said Bryn Mooserco -founder of Asteria.

Natasha Lyonne is not the only one to explore this territory: in April, the director James Cameron He revealed that he studies ways to use to reduce production costs – without having to cut half of the team.

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