French scholars seek to resurrect Moliere with AI play
French scholars and researchers have used artificial intelligence to create a play in the style of 17th-century playwright Moliere, titled 'The Astrologer, or False Omens'. The AI-generated play will be performed at the Royal Opera of Versailles.
A team of French scholars, researchers, and artists have collaborated to create a play using artificial intelligence, imitating Moliere's style and satire. The three-act farce, 'The Astrologer, or False Omens', tells the story of a father whose obsession with astrology leads him to force his daughter to marry an old wigmaker. The project, 'Moliere Ex Machina', cost one million euros and was funded by North American donors and French patrons. Researchers trained the AI tool, Le Chat, on Moliere's works and philosophical treatises. The generated text was reviewed during writing workshops and submitted to reading committees to check its syntax and coherence. The play will be performed at the Royal Opera of Versailles with nine actors, two dancers, and four musicians, featuring wigs, hand-sewn costumes, and sets made using period techniques.
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