The Week AI Went Full Sci-Fi On Us

Hey friends, Dylan Curious here—

Every now and then, the tech world hits a tipping point where things go from weird to full-on surreal. That’s the vibe I caught this week. From AI-powered sports angles to robotic stallions and Amazon shopping for you, I couldn’t look away.

Sports Are About to Become Interactive Media
AI can now build full-motion 3D models of live sports events using NeRF tech, which basically interpolates what the camera didn’t capture. This means we’ll soon get personalized game feeds with the angles we care about—zoomed-in replays, sideline views, even player-specific tracking. This isn’t the future of sports broadcasting. It’s something entirely new. You won’t be watching the game. You’ll be navigating it.

Meet Corio: Kawasaki’s New Rideable Robot Horse
The Corio robot doesn’t replace motorcycles—it replaces animals. This hydrogen-powered, four-legged bot moves like a living creature, designed for riding and rough terrain. It’s weird. It’s brilliant. It feels like a prop from an unproduced Spielberg film. Whether it’s practical or not doesn’t matter. It’s cool. And it’s real. That says something about where design is heading: bio-inspired, AI-enhanced, and unapologetically bold.

Ghibli + Middle Earth = AI Fanfic Gets Real
I watched an AI-generated Lord of the Rings trailer—rendered as if Studio Ghibli had made it—and it floored me. It was beautiful. It was nostalgic. And it was created by an algorithm. That’s the twist. You’d never guess it wasn’t handcrafted frame-by-frame. We’re now at the point where content feels authentic even when it isn’t. And that’s both amazing and a little unsettling.

Amazon Wants to Be Your Personal Buyer
This one hit different: Amazon has launched “Buy for Me,” an AI service that browses the internet, buys items from third-party sellers, and ships them to you—friction-free. You get all the perks of Amazon Prime, but with items from across the web. Amazon becomes your AI assistant, your buyer, and your logistics team all in one. That’s more than customer service. That’s AI-powered capitalism.

And Then Came AI-Customized Gums
In one of the most niche yet mind-blowing updates, researchers are using bioprinting and AI to create personalized gums. Yep, the tissue around your teeth. Imagine showing up for a dental appointment and leaving with tailor-made gum tissue. The application potential here is wild—especially when AI helps generate the perfect fit.

This week reminded me how fast the rules are changing. When AI doesn’t just assist but redefines the product or experience, you’re not upgrading your lifestyle—you’re stepping into a new one.

Stay sharp.

Warmly,
Dylan Curious