Buddhist monks have behaved aggressively, sold and used drugs, and been involved in sexual misconduct. This is the news viewers often hear from the media. While many monks have disappointed Buddhists, a virtual monk, Phra Maha AI or AI Monk, created quite a buzz when launched on social media.
AI Monk is a 3D computer-generated image of a monk created by four youngsters in the CGI industry. However, the team does not want to reveal their identities due to personal reasons. Nana, a 27-year-old creator, said since the team works in the CGI industry, they are aware of the growing trend towards virtual humans internationally.
“Virtual human markets in countries such as the US, Japan and South Korea have grown significantly. The metaverse, a virtual world that supports online interactions, is also coming. In the US,…
