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YouTube is taking AI to the next level and allowing users to create photorealistic avatars that look and speak exactly like them. The new feature is coming to Shorts and allows users to record videos without actually appearing in front of the camera. All you need to do is make a short recording of your face and voice, and the system will generate a digital version of the user that can then be used in clips. This builds on earlier AI tools from Google, but now it adds a key element of realistic voice.
Creating an avatar is simple but the effect looks more and more like a real person
The process is straightforward; you record a selfie video and read a few sentences, and the system builds your avatar. Then you can generate short clips up to 8 seconds long that can be combined into longer materials. The most important thing is that the avatar maintains a consistent appearance and voice, which makes it start to resemble a real person rather than a typical animation. This can be a huge convenience for creators who do not want to record themselves but still want to be “present” in their materials.
YouTube secures the feature but still opens the door to a new kind of content
The platform is introducing security measures for avatars marked with AI (e.g., SynthID), and only the account owner has access to their creation. Despite this, the change is enormous because content creation no longer requires a camera, lights, or even presence in front of the screen. This could speed up the production of Shorts and change the way people build their online presence, especially in short formats.
YouTube is moving towards a future where You do not have to record yourself, just your digital counterpart. It's convenient, but also a little unsettling.
source: 9to5google
