This is what AI thinks the most famous historical figures would look like if they were alive today

Have you ever wondered what some of history's best-known figures would look like if they were around today?

As a result, the real faces of many of the historical figures we learn about in school are only kept alive by portraits. But not any more.

We asked artificial intelligence to show us what some of the most famous historical figures would look like today, and the results are, let's say 'questionable'.

From problematic to just plain funny, the results are certainly a conversation starter. Check them out below.

Thomas Jefferson

"Huh, that looks like Hugh Laurie."

I guess AI has decided that Jefferson would look like the House actor if he were walking around in 2023, though for some reason he's kept his majestic curly hairstyle and old-fashioned clothing. I guess he'd want to make sure he was still recognizable against Mount Rushmore.

Jesus

Whether or not you believe in the son of God, I'm sure you'll be aware of the fact that he's believed to have come from the Middle East, and was not likely to have had white skin.

With that in mind, the depiction presented by AI is certainly problematic, showing Jesus with white, though tanned, skin, and brown hair that looks like it's had a few blonde highlights expertly pulled through to make it gleam.

He has a mark on his head reminiscent of the ashes placed on the heads of churchgoers on Ash Wednesday, though it's unclear why Jesus would just walk around with this mark on his head. As Jesus, he probably doesn't need much else to prove his dedication.

Alexander the Great

Look at this guy. He might have been king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon in his time, but you just know the 2023 version goes by 'Alexander the Great' in his frat house, where he sinks beer pong shots before a day of strolling around a country club.

If he didn't have his armor on, he'd probably be wearing a pastel-colored sweater and running his hand through that perfectly curled hair.

King Arthur

Cleopatra

Cleopatra fits a running theme with the female historical figures presented by AI, all of which are absolutely stunning.

Still, beauty is a common trait in representations of the Egyptian queen, and the AI version of her today is no different, with cat-eye eyeliner and gold accessories showing her status as a ruler.

Mozart

Like Thomas Jefferson, and indeed all of the reimagined historical figures, the modern version has hung on to his original hairstyle and outfit to make clear that he's all about being classic. I bet he wouldn't mind a bit of R&B though.

Having died at 35 years old this Mozart doesn't look like he's got very long left, but at least modern technology would allow him to see just how many fans he's still got today.

At the end of the day, it's clear that AI really is just as clueless as the rest of us - if not more so - about what the historical figures really looked like, so it's probably for the best that we let them live where they belong: in the past.