A recent study indicates that generative AI models, particularly large language models (LLMs), can be used to create a framework that accurately simulates human behavior across various scenarios. This finding provides a powerful new tool for social science research. The researchers initially recruited over 1,000 participants from diverse backgrounds in the United States and conducted in-depth interviews lasting up to two hours, collecting information about their life experiences, opinions, and values. Subsequently, they utilized these interview records along with a large language model to construct.

During the National Day holiday, an amusing incident went viral online—Lei Jun's AI voice suddenly became popular! The founder of Xiaomi must have silently thought: 'This guy is definitely messing around!' Various users grabbed this AI tool to create 'Lei Jun's Sharp Reviews' videos, which are not just funny but also filled with many curses. It felt like being chased and cursed at by Lei Jun throughout the holiday. Recently, a wave of parody videos featuring Lei Jun's voice has emerged on short video platforms, entertaining many viewers.

Recently, the online sales industry has undergone a revolutionary change! A startup named Rep.ai has just announced the completion of a $7.5 million funding round, aiming to launch a brand new AI digital clone technology. This technology will help businesses create virtual sales representatives capable of conducting real-time video and audio conversations, truly providing 24/7 services and transforming our traditional shopping experience. Rep.ai was formerly known as ServiceBell, and they have rebranded to focus on developing these lifelike AI clones.

Amazon has launched the AI Cloning Narrator project aimed at accelerating audiobook production. The project invites narrators to submit recordings to train AI for 'voice cloning'. Narrators can choose to participate in the project voluntarily, including live performances or AI-generated recordings. Audiobooks using AI cloning will be labeled on the product detail page, and narrators will be compensated through a royalty-sharing model, requiring narrator consent for AI cloning use. After beta testing in the U.S., this feature will expand to rights holders, aiming to provide narrators with more creative opportunities and enhance the audiobook market.

Butterflies AI has launched a 'cloning' feature that allows users to upload a selfie, and the AI generates a digital avatar with a unique backstory and personality. This feature is designed to help users explore different life possibilities in a fun way. The generated AI characters can mimic users' experiences in specific scenarios, such as traveling. Founder Vu Tran, a former Snap engineer, aims to provide more engaging AI products beyond just chatbots. The app has successfully raised $4.8 million in funding and supports iOS and Android.

In this era of information explosion, content creators are extremely busy. According to a survey, most creators spend more than 20 hours per week producing new content for their niche. As a result, the time left for them to interact with their fans is minimal. However, Mark Zuckerberg, the head of Meta, believes that artificial intelligence (AI) could be the "lifeline" to solve this problem.Image source note: Image generated by AI, image authorized service provider MidjourneyRecently, Zuckerberg

In the field of digital content creation, the technology that can generate videos based on text descriptions has always been a hot research topic. Imagine how exciting it would be if we could clone actions from reference videos and seamlessly apply them to new text descriptions, creating entirely new video content. This is the magic that MotionClone technology achieves.Although existing Text-to-Video (T2V) generation models have made some progress, challenges remain in the area of motion synthes

The writer of the classic 1989 American film 'The Last Dragon' has recently filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing it of copyright infringement during the movie's remake process. Amazon and MGM Studios used artificial intelligence to 'clone' the voices of the actors involved in the film's remake. The writer has submitted a request to the U.S. Copyright Office to recover the film's rights when the claims from the Alliance Company expire in November 2023. In order to complete the project before the copyright deadline, Amazon Studios utilized AI to 'duplicate' the voices of the actors participating in the remake. Amazon denied replacing or recreating actors through AI.

Xiaoice Company announced the registration of the 'Xiaoice Large Model' and launched a series of products. The first product is the Xiaoice Clone, with over 1,000 clones joining the singer clone branch X Studio, which has released version 4.0. Luo Tianyi has upgraded to a Xiaoice digital employee as part of the large model, providing a complete solution in collaboration with partners such as Xiao Ai and OPPO for the 'Summon Xiaoice' service switch to the large model.

Bilibili UP主 'XiaoChongGe_' released a fan-made video of Genshin Impact, featuring character imitation of Frowning Na, retaining the original voice, with over 1.36 million views. The creator used the VITS speech synthesis model to upload voice text and extract language features, preserving the unique vocal characteristics of the Genshin Impact character. AI voice cloning technology has become widespread, with tools like HeyGen and AI Dubbing lowering the barriers to entry. The upgrade of AI technology has attracted the attention of creators, emphasizing the importance of producing unique works in both content and form. The article discusses the principles of the VITS model and briefly explains speech synthesis.

US startup Delphi has launched an AI digital clone service that creates AI chatbots mimicking user personalities by uploading communication records. These bots can be deployed on websites, Slack, and even connect to phone numbers. Delphi can also clone famous personalities, raising ethical and legal concerns. The service has attracted over 100 participants for testing, with the business model still being refined.

Aug X has launched Augie, an AI-based video production platform that reads ad scripts using a clone of your own voice, eliminating the need to book a recording studio. The Augie platform is primarily aimed at marketers and social media teams, allowing users to quickly add voiceovers, photos, text, and music to videos without the need to learn audio and video editing. The platform also offers a selection of photos from its library and AI-generated images for users to choose from, while the cloned voice can be adjusted based on the video's emotions.