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4mo ago

BBC Launches AI-Driven Agatha Christie Writing Course

The groundbreaking BBC Maestro course uses AI to recreate Agatha Christie’s voice and likeness, sparking discussions about innovation and ethics.

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CGI effects have been used to modify the face and voice of the actress Vivien Keene to create a digital reincarnation of Agatha Christie
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Overview

  • The BBC and the Agatha Christie Estate collaborated to create a virtual writing course featuring Christie’s reconstructed likeness and voice.
  • The course, available on BBC Maestro for £79, offers 11 lessons covering crime-writing techniques like suspense, plot twists, and structuring mysteries.
  • Actress Vivien Keene performed as Christie, with her portrayal enhanced by AI and VFX technology to create an authentic representation.
  • All course content is based on Christie’s archival letters, interviews, and writings, curated by leading Christie scholars and approved by her estate.
  • While praised for its innovation, the project has drawn criticism from some writers and critics who question the ethics of using AI to resurrect deceased figures.