«If we can rewrite the past so convincingly, what does that mean for the present?»

This is the question posed by Phillip Toledano ci mette di fronte alla potenza dell’AI with the release of his ninth book. And what better time than the day we learned about Donald Trump’s re-election to the American presidency to talk about media manipulation and the potential of Artificial Intelligence?

We Are at War is a true reinterpretation of history through the use of artificial intelligence. Debuting at Paris Photo and published by L’Artiere, this book revisits a pivotal moment in history—the D-Day—by recreating a “lost” roll of film from legendary war photographer Robert Capa, all thanks to AI.

We Are At War by Phillip Toledano

Designed as a 1944-style newspaper, complete with AI-generated articles and period advertisements, We Are at War speaks to our present era, where AI’s potential to rewrite reality seems limitless. The book arrives in a carefully detailed vintage-style box and includes a contact sheet of recreated D-Day images, capturing both the anticipation and chaos of the battle—even simulating slightly “imperfect” shots to enhance authenticity.

Once again, the central theme remains historical surrealism—a concept balancing between past and present, reality and fiction. We Are at War invites critical reflection on the integrity of documented history, especially in a social climate where false images and manipulated narratives (particularly now) are becoming increasingly common. We Are at War reminds us of AI’s potential to shape public perception and historical memory—a discussion all the more relevant as the American elections spotlight issues of media manipulation and truthfulness.