Recently, a video has sparked widespread attention online, featuring an account impersonating Zhang Wenhong in a live stream selling a type of protein bar. Many netizens began to question, 'Is Zhang Wenhong really selling products?' Even more concerning is that some elderly viewers believed the video to be genuine, with some placing orders and sharing the information in social groups. After investigation, it was confirmed that the Zhang Wenhong in the video was not a real person, but a deepfake generated through AI technology. Zhang Wenhong has responded, indicating that there is more than one such fraudulent account.

China's first fully self-developed video model, Vidu, created by Shengshu Technology and Tsinghua University, introduces the 'Subject Reference' feature to ensure character consistency in AI-generated videos. Users can upload images, and Vidu maintains consistency across various scenes. This free feature marks a new era in AI video creation, aiming for precise multi-subject interaction and style uniformity. Director Shi Yuxiang praised its enhanc....

Recently, the Xiamen police uncovered a case involving the use of AI technology to create fake videos. A 32-year-old man, Ren (from Hubei), was arrested for allegedly disseminating false information. Ren generated fake content and images and then created a video using AI technology, which he posted on Today’s Headlines. The video spread rumors about an elderly person being beaten in Guangdong and their grandson committing suicide by jumping into a river, attracting widespread attention. His aim was to increase followers and traffic for profit. Ren admitted that it only takes two to three minutes to create videos using AI technology. The police have taken criminal coercive measures against Ren; this incident serves as a warning.

An AI-generated video featuring Turkish shooter Devrim Değirmenci has gone viral on social media, catching the attention of tech mogul Elon Musk. Devrim's relaxed demeanor at the Olympics has made him a hot topic online, with AI creators utilizing cutting-edge technology to transform his competition photos into imaginative videos that showcase the contrast between intense competition and his laid-back daily life, infused with humor, instantly drawing massive attention. The video has amassed over 170 million views, highlighting the influence of AI creations on social media. This phenomenon not only reflects the public's interest in AI creation.

Recently, the AI video generation platform Runway announced that their latest product, Gen-3 Alpha, has been opened for testing to a select group of users. Compared to the previous generation, Gen-3 Alpha has achieved significant improvements in aspects such as lighting, quality, composition, text semantic restoration, physical simulation, and action consistency/continuity, making it a product that can rival OpenAI's Sora. If you are also interested in Gen-3 Alpha and would like to experience it

AI-generated videos are becoming increasingly realistic, making it difficult for humans (and current detection systems) to distinguish between real and fake videos. To address this issue, researchers at Columbia University's School of Engineering, led by computer science professor Junfeng Yang, have developed a new tool called DIVID, which stands for DIffusion-generated VIdeo Detector, to detect AI-generated videos. DIVID was released earlier this year by the team.

Recently, Bilibili UP主 'Xiao Li' released an amusing AI video where AI-generated muscular male streamers 'taste' not traditional delicacies but chunks of rocks. This creative video quickly attracted a large number of viewers. The current view count has reached 156,000, with over 1,000 likes, making it a trending topic.

The first original AI series animation from China, 'A Thousand Autumn Poems,' premiered on CCTV-1, signaling a potential acceleration in the application of text-to-video technology and reshaping production processes in the film industry. With rapid advancements in AI-generated video technology, it's possible that longer films may be created without the need for actors. Tsinghua University professor in Shenyang stated that the explosion of AI video technology will drive growth in the film and animation production industry.

Pika is a startup known for its AI-driven platform for editing and generating videos. The company has raised $55 million in funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. Pika has launched its AI-powered video editing tool platform, Pika 1.0, which features the ability to extend and transform video styles as well as AI-edit video content. Investors are optimistic about Pika's prospects and differentiated advantages in the field of AI-generated videos.

Google Photos is set to release an update that allows users to customize AI-generated video highlights. Users will be able to choose the content they want to include in the videos, such as people, places, and activities, for a more personalized viewing experience. The update will enable users to edit, rearrange, and change the music in the videos.

AI video generation startup Runway has launched a new 'Watch' feature that allows users to share AI-generated videos. Runway aims to build a community of artists and filmmakers, supporting them in their AI-generated works. The CEO of Runway emphasizes that AI-generated videos require human creativity and control.

TikTok is exploring a new way for creators to tag their posts indicating whether they contain AI-generated content. TikTok's policy requires users to disclose AI-generated content. This feature from TikTok appears to be rolling out gradually.

TikTok is exploring a new way for creators to tag their posts to indicate whether they contain AI-generated content. TikTok's policy requires users to disclose AI-generated content. This new feature comes after Instagram announced the launch of AI content disclosure labels.