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WATCH: 'Driven by Intuition' - This cool Lexus ad was entirely scripted by AI

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Lexus has created a world first for filmed advertisement - called Driven by Intuition, this cool ad was entirely scripted by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The 60-second feature, Driven by Intuition, was directed by Oscar-winner Kevin Macdonald and celebrates- in both its creative concept and its content the bold - innovative and imaginative characteristics that define Lexus as a brand.

READ: Artistry in motion: Lexus reveals stunning LFA art car

The ES was launched locally in October. Two model grades were introduced, namely; the Lexus ES 250 EX (R 593 300) and ES 300 Hybrid SE (R 843 800).

In the same spirit of daring technical achievement that delivered the Lexus Hoverboard, the film’s storyline and script are wholly sourced from AI, built by technical partner Visual Voice in collaboration with The&Partnership, and with support from the IBM Watson suite of AI tools and applications.

The concept has been brought to life by Kevin Macdonald, acclaimed director of The Last King of Scotland and Whitney, and winner of a Best Documentary Academy Award for One Day in September.

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The production process involved developing the bespoke AI and training it with data including 15 years of award-winning luxury adverts, emotional intelligence about what connects most strongly with viewers and specially commissioned information about human intuition.

The new advert was made free for viewing on international Lexus channels on 19 November and can also be viewed from YouTube under Lexus ES Artificial Intelligence.

Local flair

Earlier this year, Lexus South Africa selected Johannesburg-based M&C Saatchi Abel as its creative agency overseeing advertising and digital engagement. Part of the agency’s deliverables is to develop creative material and digital-based content outlining Lexus’ "Experience Amazing" tagline.

Even more exciting news locally; Lexus SA has produced their first local television commercial showcasing the all-new seventh-generation Lexus ES.

Lexus advert

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The advertisement showcases the essence of comfort through details of craftsmanship, design and the eye-catching styling of the ES through the daily life of a Lexus driver in the storyline.

Check out the new advertisement on certain television stations as well as on YouTube under The Lexus ES. The Essence of Comfort.

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