Salvator Mundi is not by Leonardo, an AI claims — its 81% verdict has not been peer-reviewed
Átila Soares's Luminari software names Boltraffio as the painter. Its own ranking puts Leonardo right behind him.
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AI, Arts & Creativity — what each story says
Every story in this issue with a short summary, so you can decide what to read before leaving the site. Summaries are written by AI (Claude) only from each publisher's own description and checked by Jev for anything not in that description. They are not full translations. Follow "Read the original" for the full story.
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🎨 Visual art and image generation4
AI tattoo designs can set unrealistic expectations, Renfrew artist says
Renfrew tattoo artist Neil Huard says AI-generated designs may not translate to skin. He recommends clients use them as references, not blueprints.
Read the original →Murwillumbah artist launches AI platform for creatives
Murwillumbah artist Meli Axford has launched Practice Archive, an AI-powered platform that helps creatives manage and promote their artwork.
Read the original →Maharashtra plans AI-powered film, drone show at Pratapgad Fort memorial
Maharashtra Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai directed officials to incorporate artificial intelligence, 3D film technology and a drone show into the Shivpratap Din Shaurya Smarak at Pratapgad Fort. The project also includes a statue of Veer Jivaji Mahale, expanded gallery seating and visitor facilities, with an emphasis on heritage conservation.
Read the original →🎬 Film, video and animation3
Seedance 2.5 AI Tool Delivers Hollywood-Quality Video Clips
ByteDance launched Seedance 2.5 on July 31, 2026, a multimodal video model that creates up to 30 seconds of video with synced audio in one go. It uses up to 30 images, 10 video clips and 10 audio files to keep characters, motion, lighting and sound consistent. Creators are producing a range of content, often generating at 480p with high-res references.
Read the original →Runway Gen-4.5 API Setup: Generate AI Video in 13 Steps [2026]
The guide sets out how to set up the Runway Gen-4.5 API in 13 steps. It covers authentication, prompts, polling, downloads and cost checks against Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0 and Luma Ray3.2.
Read the original →Director Blows $1.5 Million Generating Horrendous AI Slop Movie, Says AI Actually Saved Him Tens of Millions
A director says using AI to create his upcoming Christmas movie saved millions. It still cost him over a million to make.
Read the original →📐 Design and architecture1
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- Vogue World Milan: Can AI Be Made in Italy?STRAND Magazine · 10/18 11:19 UTC
🏛️ Museums and cultural institutions1
Women, AI to Shape Conversations at AFRIFF 2026
Women are set to feature prominently in discussions at the 15th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), where 135 films have been lined up for screening. The festival is themed "Frames of the Future: Capturing What's Next, Today" and will also focus on technology, collaboration and artificial intelligence. It will examine the future of African cinema, technology and storytelling.
Read the original →The analysis and visual summary are in the Oct 19 AM issue. Japanese version here.