BLACKSBURG, Va., April 30 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
What if Scheherazade had access to artificial intelligence (AI)?
At Virginia Tech, that question isn't just theoretical - it's the starting point for a bold, interdisciplinary experiment in storytelling. A new project is reimagining "One Thousand and One Nights" through immersive media, generative AI, and a contemporary lens that places women's voices at the center of the narrative.
Led by Eiman Elgewely, assistant professor of interior design and director of the Visualization and Virtual Reality Lab at the School of Design, the project draws inspiration from the enduring legacy of"One Thousand and One Nights," a collection...