I Used AI to Bring Dunhuang Murals Back to Life and Discovered the Secrets of AI Creation

An AI product manager shares the journey of using advanced AI tools (Lovart & Nano Banana) to digitally restore ancient, damaged Dunhuang murals. The article reveals three core secrets for moving beyond simple AI image generation into true AI-led creation: internalizing artistic spirit, bestowing reusable identity, and mastering complex details. It contrasts failed attempts with older AI models against successful, respectful restorations, arguing this marks a new, more controllable "second phase" of AI image generation with applications beyond art into serious fields like medicine and science.

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