Eli Roth Admits AI Use in ‘Ice Cream Man’ Shots
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Eli Roth Admits AI Use in ‘Ice Cream Man’ Shots

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Horror director Eli Roth has revealed that artificial intelligence assisted in creating shots for his upcoming film, “Ice Cream Man,” after initially stating he had hand-drawn an animated sequence. The admission came days before the film's August 7 premiere.

Roth first indicated that a planned animated segment would be entirely his own creation. However, on Tuesday, Roth issued a statement (via Polygon) admitting AI played a role in the process. He stated, “I misspoke,” acknowledging he had not been fully transparent about the production methods used.

The director did not elaborate on *how* AI was utilized or to what extent it contributed to the shots. The reason for his initial claim remains unclear, but Roth’s statement confirms a shift in how the animated sequence was created. “Ice Cream Man” is scheduled to premiere on August 7.

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