New Finnish crime series utilizes artificial intelligence for illustrations
A new Finnish crime series titled Pimeä puoli (The Dark Side) begins at the start of October. The series is hosted by well-known journalist Riku Rantala. The program covers Finnish crimes that have actually taken place.
A unique feature of the series is its visual execution. The creators have used artificial intelligence to generate illustrations and atmosphere for the episodes. This is a new way of telling crime stories on Finnish television, as traditionally, archival footage or actors have been used.
The production company emphasizes that artificial intelligence has not been used to sensationalize violence. The goal has been to create a visually impressive production that supports the storytelling without depicting the crimes in an overly graphic or disrespectful manner.
The topic has sparked discussion among experts. For instance, Docent Pauliina Tuomi has raised questions about how the use of artificial intelligence affects the audience's perception of reality and crime. It is important to consider where the ethical line is drawn when real events are illustrated with machine-generated images.
The series will be released on the Ruutu streaming service on October 2nd. Viewers will soon be able to judge what an AI-generated crime series looks and feels like.