Can AI video tools enhance our reality instead of just replacing it?
In short: Creative director Matan Cohen Grumi explores how AI can transform mundane everyday photos into imaginative, human-centric videos. Rather than creating entirely new worlds, he demonstrates how to blend the real with the unreal to tell playful stories, from extraterrestrial pizza deliveries to surreal office transformations.
In his presentation at TED2025 on April 10, 2025, Matan Cohen Grumi argues that the true potential of AI video lies in its ability to reflect human imagination. By using AI tools to manipulate familiar imagery, he creates narratives that feel deeply personal and grounded in our existing environment.
His work ranges from whimsical concepts like inflating office supplies to more fantastical scenarios, such as a UFO landing in New Jersey to deliver pizza. These examples highlight how technology can serve as a creative partner, enhancing storytelling by adding layers of wonder to the world we already inhabit.
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