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Norsk(NO) ‘Sloppy gruesomeness’: reviewers slate Musk’s AI-made Odyssey film

Elon Musk's AI-generated Odyssey film faces harsh criticism

Elon Musk has released a seven-minute AI-generated film adaptation of Homer's Odyssey, created using his Grok Imagine tool and Wonder Studios. This project was initiated after Musk criticized Christopher Nolan's recent film adaptation for its casting choices and perceived deviation from historical accuracy. The initial episode, which reportedly cost tens of thousands of dollars and was produced in under two weeks by a small team, has garnered millions of views on X but has also faced significant criticism for its quality, with reviewers describing it as "sloppy gruesomeness." The creators intend to improve subsequent episodes based on feedback. AI

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Elon Musk's AI-generated Odyssey film faces harsh criticism

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  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 Norsk(NO) · Dan Milmo Global technology editor ·

    'Sloppy gruesomeness': reviewers slate Musk’s AI-made Odyssey film

    <p>Tesla tycoon launched Grok project after criticising Christoper Nolan’s diverse casting for his Homeric blockbuster</p><p>Elon Musk has released an AI-generated rival to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey after pledging to make a version “true to the art of Homer”.</p><p>Having c…