there's an AI-generated monk on Instagram
with millions of followers.
most people dont know he's not real.
i spent time studying how he was built.
the tech stack isn't what you'd expect, no expensive video models, just a static image, a voice, and a lip-sync engine.
the whole thing costs a few dollars per video.
the real insight: he barely moves, stays calm, kinda still.
not because it looks more spiritual. because full body movement is where the cost explodes.