Reachable on the Polnaweb.com site, this avatar supplied by AI is intended to become eternal. For the time being, his answers are short and the intonation, a bit metallic.
Always fascinated by technology, Michel Polnareff was one of the first to have his 3615 on the Minitel, and one of the first with Michael Jackson to create a website in 1996. His recent attempted exhibition at the Palace in Paris had been less conclusive, but no matter.
To accompany the release of his EP A time for them At the end of April and the launch of his zenith tour this Tuesday, May 6 in Caen, Michel Polnareff encouraged the creation of his avatar. The idea is that this digital double is eternal. Failing to know how to sing, he must be able to respond live to the fans live. Designed by the French company Com Ai led by X, this avatar is nourished every day by AI. The slightest new interview or speaking (podcasts, song texts, clips …) of the idol is absorbed by the avatar. The voice and intonations are those of Michel Polnareff who recorded them in 2024 and early 2025. A week after its launch, what about?
To find out, you have to connect to Polnaweb.com. Impossible to miss the avatar: it immediately appears under the title “Discuss with the Polnavatar!” In view of the peroxidal rasta mane, its beard and skin grain, the avatar represents a Michel Polnareff aged around 40 years. In a golden blue jacket of admiral, it stands close to the screen on the background of tropical island with palm trees, golden sand, lagoon and rocks emerged in the distance. It oscillates very gently from right to left. To connect, you must leave your email address. We then immediately receive a ” Magic code for admiral. As the song Letter to France would say, we write to you to give you your VIP access code. It is only valid for five minutes, almost time to listen The doll that does not. Signed: With all our affection, the Polnateam. »
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Five questions in five minutes
Once the six digits have been entered, a count in seconds appears. “” Michel is coming soon! He prefers to speak with his fans one by one, claims the site. “” Polnareff agrees the piano », We tell us. Then : ” Michel adjusts his famous glasses. “And finally,” The artist refines his answers for you … The load goes very quickly, barely a few seconds. Once the avatar is ready, the user can ask five questions in five minutes.
Johnny Hallyday? The avatar loosens his lips and speaks by showing his teeth: ” Dear friends of starry melodies, his riffs still resonate. What are your musical memories? Said the avatar. Mata Hary? Double does not know what to answer. Palm Springs? The answer is worthy of reading a Wikipedia sheet. What is your relationship with Afida Turner? Answer : ” She is a flamboyant artist, we share our inspirations ». How much do you earn per year? “” Greetings. Figures are a note in a symphony, we prefer to talk about art and passion. Why did you never shoot a film for cinema? “” Cinema is a canvas, music captivates me. Let’s share our passions. »
The answers are short and still a little too steep to be natural. Time has passed too quickly. To reset your quota, you must address the site administrator. The free and fast experience is fun. However, it should be improved to give the impression of a conversation.
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