this-is-what-the-kung-fu-panda-bear-would-look-like-in-real-life,-according-to-artificial-intelligenceThis is what the Kung-Fu Panda bear would look like in real life, according to Artificial Intelligence
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By Gabriel Lago

26 Sep 2023, 17:33 PM EDT

Before delving into the magic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that brings Po to life, let’s remember the story that made him an animated icon.

The “Kung Fu Panda” film series, produced by DreamWorks Animation, follows the adventures of Po, a seemingly ordinary panda who dreams of becoming a kung fu master.

His world is turned upside down when he is unexpectedly chosen as the Dragon Warrior to protect the Valley of Peace from various villains, including the menacing Tai Lung and the villainous Kai.

Throughout the franchise, Po goes on a journey filled with self-discovery, friendship, and countless martial arts battles. The films combine humor, heart and stunning animation to create a truly memorable movie experience.

AI: the magical brushstroke behind art

Recently, we asked an Artificial Intelligence image creation model to “imagine” what the clown Pennywise, that terrifying protagonist of Stephen King’s novel “IT,” would look like in “real life.”

Now, let’s explore the same Microsoft technology that makes it possible to imagine Po in the real world through AI-generated images; Depending on the platform, that adorable bear would look something like this:

This is how it would look
This is what “Po” the bear from “Kung-Fu Panda” would look like. (Created with Bing AI)

The core technology at play here is Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN). GANs consist of two neural networks, a generator and a discriminator, that work together to create and evaluate images.

The generator starts with random noise and generates images, while the discriminator evaluates these images and provides feedback. Over time, the generator learns to create increasingly convincing images, refining its ability to produce realistic images.

This AI technology has applications ranging from art and entertainment to medical imaging and more.

To create an AI-generated image of Po, the GAN would be trained on a dataset of images from the “Kung Fu Panda” movies. This training process allows the AI ​​to understand the intricate details of Po’s character, including his fur, facial expressions, and distinctive design.

Variant of what it would look like
Although with a somewhat strange face, this is a variant of what “Po” would look like. (Created with Bing AI)

As you can see, the AI ​​tried to capture the essence of Po’s charm and charisma, while infusing him with as realistic a quality as possible.

Anyway, thanks to AI and GANs, we can get a tantalizing glimpse of what Po, our beloved panda hero, would look like in the real world.

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