The owner of Toys R Us just used OpenAI's Sora to animate the zombie brand

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Toys R Us is back from the dead, and it's using artificial intelligence to help it rise from the grave.

The iconic toy retailer, which filed for bankruptcy in 2018, is being revived by WHP Global, a brand management company. And WHP is using OpenAI's Sora text-to-image generator to create marketing materials for the new Toys R Us.Sora is a powerful AI tool that can generate realistic images from text prompts. WHP is using Sora to create images of Toys R Us stores, products, and even the company's mascot, Geoffrey the Giraffe.The results are impressive. The images that Sora generates are photorealistic and indistinguishable from real photographs. This is a major advantage for WHP, as it can quickly and easily create high-quality marketing materials without having to spend a lot of money on photography.WHP is also using Sora to create animated videos for Toys R Us. These videos are used on the company's website and social media channels. The videos are engaging and fun, and they help to bring the Toys R Us brand to life.The use of AI by WHP is a sign of the times. AI is becoming increasingly powerful and accessible, and businesses are starting to use it in a variety of ways. From marketing to customer service, AI is helping businesses to operate more efficiently and effectively.In the case of Toys R Us, AI is helping to revive a beloved brand. The company is using AI to create marketing materials that are both engaging and cost-effective. This is helping Toys R Us to reach a new generation of customers and rebuild its brand.

Here are some examples of the images that WHP has created using Sora:

  • A photorealistic image of a Toys R Us store with a zombie mascot in front of it.

A photorealistic image of Geoffrey the Giraffe holding a Toys R Us bag.

  • A photorealistic image of a group of children playing with Toys R Us toys.

An animated video of Geoffrey the Giraffe dancing around a Toys R Us store.These are just a few examples of the many ways that WHP is using AI to revive the Toys R Us brand. AI is a powerful tool that can be used to create engaging and cost-effective marketing materials. As AI continues to develop, we can expect to see even more innovative and creative uses of AI in the marketing world.

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