Pakistan, May 9 -- Pakistan's first AI-generated film, The Next Salahuddin, has sparked a major debate over the role of artificial intelligence in creative arts after HUM TV announced its television premiere. The announcement has triggered mixed reactions, with critics questioning the use of AI in storytelling and filmmaking.

The film, created by Jinn TV, follows the story of a Gazan boy named Yousuf whose family is killed in an airstrike, leaving him orphaned. It depicts his journey shaped by trauma and his ambition to unite Muslims and raise the Palestinian flag over Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The story draws inspiration from historical figure Salahuddin Ayyubi.

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