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China's ex-train driver, who “doesn’t speak English” makes an AI film in 10 days using $440; Hollywood filmmaker wants to hire him

Liu Ziyu, a 29-year-old former train driver from China, has been making headlines after he spent ten days and just 3,000 yuan (US$440) to make a short film using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, reports South China Morning Post. His efforts even captured the attention of Hollywood filmmaker PJ Acetturo, who offered him a job. "This is one of the best short films I have seen in years," the filmmaker said, sharing the clip online. So far, the short film has been viewed more than 60 million times around the world.

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