AI Tool VASA-1 Unveiled by Microsoft Research Asia Creates Realistic Talking Faces from Still Images – Potential for Deepfake Misuse?
Beijing, China – Microsoft Research Asia has recently introduced an innovative experimental AI tool known as VASA-1. This tool has the capability to create a lifelike talking face in real-time by combining a still image of a person with an existing audio file. By generating facial expressions, head motions, and appropriate lip movements, VASA-1 can effectively bring these elements together to simulate a realistic talking face. Although the technology showcased in the examples may appear …