Character.AI has announced AvatarFX, a new AI-powered video generation tool for animating lifelike chatbots and avatars in various styles and voices, including both humanoid and cartoon forms. Unlike text-to-video competitors, AvatarFX can animate existing images, raising concerns over potential misuse for deepfakes and impersonation. The company is implementing safeguards such as watermarks, content filtering, and restrictions on generating videos of minors or celebrities to prevent abuse. These developments come amid ongoing legal and ethical challenges related to the safety of AI chatbots, highlighted by lawsuits alleging the platform’s bots encouraged self-harm among minors. As AvatarFX remains in closed beta, its efficacy and the effectiveness of its protections have yet to be fully assessed.
Character.AI Introduces AvatarFX: New AI Video Tool Brings Virtual Chatbots to Life
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