The Rise of AI Virtual Influencers


Artificial intelligence company Anthropic expects to achieve an annual revenue of $26 billion by 2026, and may reach $9 billion by the end of 2025, showing strong growth momentum. The company was founded in 2020 by former OpenAI employees, focusing on developing safe AI technology, reflecting its rapid development and wide application potential in the AI field.
Google Meet has launched an AI makeup filter, offering 12 types of virtual makeup styles. Users can access it under the 'Appearance' section's 'Portrait Enhancement' option. This feature allows users to look polished without real makeup, aiming to enhance the video conferencing experience and compete with similar features on platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Previously, Google Meet had introduced basic beauty enhancement features in 2023.
The AI video generation platform Sora2 can realistically recreate the image of deceased celebrities, sparking controversy over portrait rights. The daughter of the late comedian Robin Williams, Zelda, publicly protested and called for an end to related dissemination. Technological development has touched the boundaries of ethics and law, causing anger and heartbreak for the families of the deceased.
Adobe encourages candidates to use AI technology in the hiring process to demonstrate their skills. Stacy Martinet, Chief Communications Officer, stated that AI-generated work can help job seekers stand out, and the company is looking for individuals who combine creativity with technical skills. AI technology is deeply changing the way people communicate, market, and create.
Volc Engine launches Doubao Large Model 1.6-Vision, achieving breakthroughs in the field of visual understanding. The core highlight of this model is its ability to call tools, significantly improving the accuracy and processing speed of image recognition and object detection through optimized algorithms and enhanced learning, promoting the development of AI technology applications.