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TikTok introduces 'AI Alive', a new feature that transforms still photos into engaging short videos using AI-driven animations. By simply uploading a photo and describing the desired animation with a text prompt, users can watch their static images come to life. Safety measures include content moderation and AI-generated videos are tagged with C2PA metadata to ensure transparency. Explore how TikTok is changing the landscape of social media creativity while addressing potential misuse.
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ByteDance's OmniHuman-1: Pioneering AI Animation That Breathes Life into Still Images
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