An 1890s photo of Cecil Rhodes brought to life with AI wins first prize
aeeiee · reddit · 2026-10-09
A Redditor shared "First Prize", an AI animation piece bringing a real 1890s photograph of Cecil Rhodes to life, which won first prize in a contest. The video showcases AI-powered historical photo restoration and animation.
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