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Microsoft Develops AI for Lifelike Avatars; No Release Date Amid Deepfake Concerns

Apr 20, 2024, 09:50 AM

Microsoft has developed a new artificial intelligence tool capable of creating highly realistic avatars from a single still image, which can be animated to talk or sing in sync with audio. This technology, showcased through demonstrations like animating the Mona Lisa to rap, has raised concerns due to its potential for creating deepfake content. Despite its impressive capabilities, Microsoft has not provided a release date for this technology, citing the need to address the ethical implications and risks associated with deepfakes.