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ByteDance unveils AI model OmniHuman-1 for lifelike videos

ByteDance has developed OmniHuman-1, an AI model that creates realistic videos of people speaking, singing, and moving from photos and sound.

A research paper revealed that OmniHuman-1 outperforms existing models in generating audio-conditioned human videos, often called “deepfakes.”

OmniHuman-1’s launch comes as AI competition intensifies, with OpenAI expanding its video tool, Sora, to more users.

These advancements unfold amid US efforts to limit China’s AI progress through ongoing restrictions.

Recent ByteDance developments

Timeline
26-Jan-2025 🎉 ByteDance ends Lunar New Year red packets, revamps benefits
  • ByteDance to end red packets by 2026
  • Enhancing employee benefits with better health coverage
25-Jan-2025 🧠 ByteDance joins artificial general intelligence race
  • ByteDance launches AI initiative Seed Edge.
  • Plans to invest $615M in computing center in Shanxi.
24-Jan-2025 🇺🇸 ByteDance considers no-sale option for TikTok in US
  • ByteDance explores options for US TikTok operations
  • Possible changes in control to comply with regulations
24-Jan-2025 💰 ByteDance said to invest $20b in AI infrastructure globally
  • ByteDance allocates $20.64B for AI infrastructure.
  • Half of funds aim at international AI-related projects.
23-Jan-2025 🤖 ByteDance launches AI model Doubao 1.5 Pro
  • ByteDance launched Doubao 1.5 Pro on Jan. 22
  • New AI model cuts costs with resource-efficient training

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