During this period, the release of consumer-grade AI tools like (now Topaz Video AI) allowed enthusiasts to attempt high-definition upscaling from DVD source material.
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Around 2020, consumer-accessible artificial intelligence upscaling software reached a tipping point. Programs like (now Topaz Video AI) allowed enthusiasts to take matters into their own hands. During this period, the release of consumer-grade AI
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