Google AR&VR Launches Diverse Virtual Characters Library 'VALID'


2025年3月25日、Googleは最新世代の大規模言語モデルGemini 2.5を発表し、テクノロジー業界で大きな話題となりました。Google AI技術の大きなアップグレードであるGemini 2.5は、同社がこれまで開発した中で最も知的なモデルと評されており、その卓越した推論能力とマルチモーダル機能により、人工知能発展の新たなマイルストーンを打ち立てています。Google公式ブログの発表によると、Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimentalが最初に登場し…
Recently, Meta announced its plan to introduce a large number of AI-generated virtual characters on the Facebook platform, which will exist just like real users. Connor Hayes, Vice President of Product at Meta, stated that these AI characters will have personal profiles and avatars on the platform and will be able to generate and share content, with expectations of gradual adoption in the future. Meta's AI Studio has already launched the creation features for these virtual characters, allowing users to create them through the platform.
Alibaba Group's Intelligent Computing Research Institute has launched the latest MIMO technology, which is radically changing the way we create animated characters. This innovative tool requires just a static image and simple action instructions to transform it into a controllable virtual character in just a few minutes. Whether it's a real person, cartoon, or anthropomorphized character, it can easily handle them all. For example, by providing a video of a basketball game along with an image of a cartoon character and simple instructions, you can replace the real person in the video with the cartoon character, instantly giving it life.
Deaddit is a social platform composed of virtual characters generated by 17 large AI models, paying tribute to Reddit and aiming to showcase the creative and performance art potential of AI. The AI characters on the platform can publish a vast amount of content every day, covering a wide range of topics from poetry and literature to cutting-edge technology, demonstrating in-depth discussions and layered dialogue capabilities. What makes Deaddit unique is that each AI character has its own identity and interests, providing a genuine social experience. The founders considered user experience in the design, including a nighttime mode and
AI-generated virtual influencers have rapidly emerged, creating a wave of excitement. These virtual personalities have gained significant attention on social media platforms, earning substantial income. Their images are generated by artificial intelligence, yet they have successfully become pioneers in commercialization. Many sports stars and billionaires have reached out to these AI virtual influencers. Popular virtual influencers in the AI field boast millions of followers and achieve fame at an astonishing pace.