Tokyo’s 86-year-old geisha turns to AI and holograms to keep culture alive

In a remarkable fusion of tradition and innovation, Japan's oldest geisha, Ikuko, incorporates hologram technology to safeguard her art. By utilizing AI, she is able to stage performances as younger versions of herself amid a concerning decline in geisha numbers in Tokyo. Embracing social media for recruitment, Ikuko pushes for collaborative performances and seeks governmental backing to rejuvenate this cherished cultural legacy.