“AI framework creates photorealistic avatars that gesture with conversational dynamics: Meta & UC Berkeley researchers announce breakthrough”

The Rise of Photorealistic Avatars: Enhancing User Engagement

Avatar technology has become ubiquitous in platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and video games, enhancing user engagement by replicating human actions and emotions. These virtual representations of ourselves allow us to express our personalities and interact with others in a more dynamic way. However, the quest for a more immersive experience has led researchers from Meta and BAIR to introduce “Audio2Photoreal,” a groundbreaking method for synthesizing photorealistic avatars capable of natural conversations.