TikTok's AI Avatars Revolutionise Advertising

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TikTok unveils AI-powered stock and custom avatars for branded content and ads,Stock avatars offer diverse representation, while custom avatars cater to multilingual audiences,AI Dubbing tool translates content into ten languages for global reach

TikTok's AI-Powered Avatars: Transforming Advertising in Asia

In a groundbreaking move, TikTok has introduced AI-powered avatars for branded content and advertisements. These generative AI avatars come in two forms: stock avatars and custom avatars. Stock avatars are pre-built personas modelled after paid actors from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and languages. Custom avatars, on the other hand, are based on existing creators and brand spokespeople, allowing them to mirror their likeness and cater to multilingual audiences.

Stock Avatars: Diversity and Commercial Licensing

TikTok's stock avatars provide businesses with a diverse range of AI-generated personas for their branded content. These avatars, modelled after paid actors from various backgrounds, nationalities, and languages, ensure a wide representation. By licensing these stock avatars for commercial use, businesses can add a human element to their content without the need for live actors or extensive video production.

Custom Avatars: Personalisation and Global Reach

TikTok's custom avatars allow creators and brand spokespeople to represent themselves through AI-generated personas that mirror their likeness. These avatars can be tailored to speak different languages, enabling creators to cater to multilingual audiences and expand their global reach without the need for extensive video production or translation. Creators have control over their avatars, including licensing, rates, and usage permissions.

AI Dubbing Tool: Bridging Language Barriers

TikTok's AI Dubbing tool automatically translates content into ten languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. The tool detects the language in a video, transcribes the content, and produces a dubbed version in the preferred language. This feature helps creators and brands connect with global audiences more effectively.

The Future of AI and AGI in Asia

As TikTok continues to innovate with AI and AGI technologies, we can expect to see more exciting developments in the future. These advancements will not only transform the way businesses and creators engage with their audiences but also help bridge language barriers and foster global connections. This focus on AI in Southeast Asia's economy highlights the significant impact these tools can have. For more on how AI is changing content creation, check out our piece on AI Artists are Topping the Charts Weekly. The development of AI tools for content creation and translation is a rapidly evolving field, with significant research being conducted globally. For example, a study by the Association for Computational Linguistics discusses advancements in neural machine translation and its applications, which are directly relevant to tools like TikTok's AI Dubbing.

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