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‘Triplets of Belleville’ director pushes back against AI accusations. World News
The Verge • 6d ago

‘Triplets of Belleville’ director pushes back against AI accusations.

Sylvain Chomet says no generative AI was used in his Christian Dior’s Night in Color short. Some viewers claim to have spotted glitches and a character with six fingers, but Chomet and producer Aton Soumache say the film was made with traditional 2D animation, and that an automated interpolation tool was used for “a very small part of the process.” [Link: ‘Triplets of Belleville’ Director Sylvain Chomet Fires Back at AI Accusations | https://variety.com/2026/film/global/sylvain-chomet-denies-ai-accusations-dior-robert-pattinson-1236941945/ | Variety]

Techno music co-creator Juan Atkins has died at 64. Technology
The Verge • 1w ago

Techno music co-creator Juan Atkins has died at 64.

Along with fellow Belleville Three members Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May, he created the Detroit techno sound, releasing music under aliases including Cybotron and Model 500. Atkins was found unresponsive in his hotel room Saturday ahead of a planned performance in Mexico City, and May said, “He never mentioned how sick he was, for years. He just went out and did his job the best way he could. Respect his legacy. Respect the effort. Respect the work. Respect the accomplishments.” Saunderson wrote, “Juan was the originator of Techno, a true visionary who opened the door for so many of us, myself included.” [Media: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs5uqACOY1E&si=1-V9W0iCLcycDZfJ]

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