From PC Mag: YouTube Shorts now lets you create videos using an AI avatar that looks and sounds like you. As 9to5Google reports, the "Make a video with my avatar" feature was teased earlier this year and is now rolling out to users via the YouTube and YouTube Create apps.
YouTube creates a sample avatar by capturing your face from multiple angles along with your voice. Once ready, the avatar can be paired with a description to generate a deepfake video on your chosen topic. Your lips, facial expressions, and hand gestures will move based on the video's content. The video could be fun, serious, or anything in between. I tried the feature, and the output closely matched my real-life appearance and voice.
To get started, you need to own a YouTube channel and be 18 or older. Then sign in to the YouTube app on your phone, tap Create (+), and slide to Short. Tap the Gemini-like star icon on the top right to enter the AI playground and select Create video > Make a video with my avatar.
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