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Neill Blomkamp releases AI zombie short film 'Nightborne' to mixed reviews · 4 sources tracked

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Director Neill Blomkamp has released a 13-minute AI-generated short film titled "Nightborne," loosely based on Peter Watts' novel "Echopraxia." The film, which explores themes of zombies and artificial intelligence, has been met with criticism, with some outlets describing it as unoriginal. This project marks Blomkamp's latest foray into AI-driven filmmaking. AI

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