Microsoft Develops AI for Realistic Human Avatars, Delays Release Over Ethical Concerns

Apr 20, 2024, 09:50 AM

Microsoft has developed a new artificial intelligence tool capable of creating highly realistic human avatars from a single photograph. This technology, which can animate still images to make them appear as if they are talking or singing, has raised ethical concerns regarding its potential misuse for creating deepfake content. Consequently, Microsoft has decided not to release any product, demo, API, or additional details about this technology until they are certain it can be used responsibly.