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Bringing My Dad Back for 14 Seconds

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My dad passed away 33 years ago. I hadn’t seen him since.

Until that day.

I took four old photos, used AI, and somehow brought him back. Just 14 seconds. But it hit me harder than I expected.

Four old photos of my dad. Fishing at a lake with me as a kid, and out on his boat.
The four photos I started with.

I’m blown away by what’s possible now. Not just for memories, but for everything. Tech isn’t just getting smarter. It’s getting more human.

Wayne Williams
Written by Wayne

VP of Retail Marketing at Lewis Retail Centers. 25 years leading marketing and sales across commercial real estate, live sports, and entrepreneurship.

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