Documentary 'Declarations' Uses Generative AI to Amplify Black Voices from the Revolutionary War Era
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Glenn Garner
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The documentary 'Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War' uses generative AI to give historical Black figures agency by recreating their voices and stories. Directors Stacey Holman and Maya Tepler explain their responsible use of AI technology to reclaim history ahead of the US 250th birthday. The documentary premieres June 29 on PBS and aims to serve as a blueprint for ethical AI use in historical storytelling.
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· 3 pulledHow do you create a historical documentary centered on the disenfranchised, disregarded, and decentered?
We turned to generative AI to give our historical subjects agency.
This documentary will serve as a blueprint for how to responsibly use the technology.
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