The text discusses the ease and accessibility of cloning oneself using generative AI and deepfake technology. It highlights the rapid advancements in the multiple strands of generative AI and the implications for the future. The author shares their personal experience of creating a deepfake video using AI tools and emphasizes the importance of understanding the potential consequences of such technology. The text also touches upon the script generation process using ChatGPT and the use of virtual voices. It concludes with a reflection on the ethical concerns surrounding deepfake technology and the desire for tools that can alter one’s voice for personal reasons.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloning oneself using generative AI | From manual video creation to AI-generated | More accessible and realistic cloning technology | Advancements in generative AI |
| Rapid advancement of generative AI technology | Increasing capabilities of AI in multiple forms | More sophisticated and convincing AI-generated content | Technological advancements |
| Creation of deepfake videos using AI tools | From complex and time-consuming to quick and easy | Widespread availability and use of deepfake videos | Simplification and affordability |
| Virtual Me giving a lecture using AI-generated script | AI-generated content in video presentations | More common use of AI-generated scripts in various applications | Automation and efficiency |
| Realistic virtual voices created by AI services | Accurate mimicry of any voice | Improved realism and emotional range of AI-generated voices | Advancements in voice synthesis technology |
| Video creation from script and single photograph | From manual video production to automated process | More efficient and realistic video creation using minimal resources | Streamlining and automation |
| Increasing accessibility and ubiquity of generative AI | Widespread availability and use of AI technology | Integration of AI technology into various aspects of daily life | Advancements in AI technology |
| Desire for AI tool to change voice for personal reasons | From fixed voice to customizable voice | Ability to modify and customize voices for personal and professional use | Personal identity and inclusivity |