It’s like the moving images in Harry Potter. Deep Nostalgia is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered service that animates still photos. Offered by genealogy company MyHeritage, the software uses AI licensed from D-ID to create the effect that a still photo is moving. The application has taken over Twitter, with people using the service to create the creepiest fake videos.’ But how does Deep Nostalgia work their magic? The Verge has the details:
The program uses pre-recorded driver videos of facial movements and applies the one that works best for the still photo in question. Its intended purpose is to allow you to upload photos of deceased loved ones and see them in “action,” which seems like a lovely idea.
Users have to sign up for a free account on MyHeritage and then upload a photo. From there the process is automated; the site enhances the image before animating it and creating a gif. The site’s FAQ says it does not provide the photos to any third parties, and on its main page a message reads “photos uploaded without completing signup are automatically deleted to protect your privacy.”
Image via The Verge
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Amazing application.of technology in this case
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