AI tech reveals new clues in iconic 1967 'Bigfoot' footage
Experts have leveraged artificial intelligence to enhance the quality of the famous 1967 recording that allegedly captured Bigfoot. This recording, which has sparked numerous controversies and questions over the years, was made in Bluff Creek, California. While some view it as a hoax, the application of modern technology provides a fresh perspective on what it depicts.
10:52 AM EST, November 15, 2024
According to unconfirmed reports, the first recording purportedly capturing Bigfoot—a mysterious creature believed to inhabit the Rocky Mountain range on the USA-Canada border—was filmed on October 20, 1967. Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin recorded the footage, which shows a figure moving dynamically through the Six Rivers forest and briefly turning its face towards the camera.
AI improved the Bigfoot recording
The recording was often presented as evidence of the mysterious creature’s existence. However, the low quality of the footage made it impossible to discern details that could support or refute the theory. Consequently, experts decided to reanalyze the material using artificial intelligence. According to IFL Science, this allowed for a clearer image and enabled a more accurate assessment of details.
Bigfoot, also known as the "man of the forest," is said to inhabit areas of North America. The name is derived from the large footprints it supposedly leaves behind. However, most accounts have never been verified, and attempts to prove their existence often reveal someone in an animal costume. Similar doubts have been cast on the 1967 footage, despite claims from Patterson and Gimlin that they followed the creature for a long time before recording it.
Analyses of hair and footprints attributed to Bigfoot often conclude that they belong to bears or dogs. Rowan Cheung's AI-enhanced version of the film, shared on Twitter, further questions the legend. The improved image quality suggests that "Bigfoot" in the recording resembles someone in a gorilla costume. Commenters noted that such costumes are available in Halloween shops, and details resembling straps or buckles suggest an artificial origin for the figure. Despite this, some remain convinced that the footage shows the legendary creature.
Artificial intelligence aids scientists in solving many mysteries and conducting significant research across various fields, far beyond improving video materials. For example, a team from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) developed an algorithm that can automatically decipher ancient languages without needing prior knowledge of related languages.
