8 Lives Found via Milk Cartons: The Piracanjuba Missing People AI Success Case
Eight missing people were found through the Piracanjuba missing people AI campaign in Brazil. Learn how AI age progression on milk cartons is saving lives.
A single milk carton saved eight lives. This isn't a plot from a movie; it's a massive success story from Brazil where AI technology is turning tragic disappearances into hopeful reunions.
Piracanjuba Missing People AI Campaign Transforms Advertising
Launched in October 2024 by the dairy brand Piracanjuba, the initiative replaced standard packaging graphics with age-progressed images of missing individuals. According to campaign reports, this shift turned everyday grocery shopping into a nationwide search operation.
The first phase featured 20 reconstructed visuals. The results were immediate and tangible: eight missing people were located and reunited with their families. This project didn't just win international advertising awards; it demonstrated how AI face reconstruction can generate real-world social impact.
Reconstructing Memories with Artistic Precision
The realism of the images was crucial. Artist Hidreley, who spearheaded the visuals, utilized advanced AI to progress faces while maintaining core facial features and expressions. "My goal has never been to showcase technology itself, but to use it as a tool to tell meaningful stories," Hidreley stated.
As of January 2026, the team is preparing the second phase of the project. Cases like Danielle Brito Nunes, who disappeared in 2000 at age 17, are now being revisited with updated technology. These cartons serve as a reminder that missing people are not just statistics—they are identities waiting to be seen again.
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