AI-generated headshot technology now rivals professional photography, threatening the future of headshot photography. This could impact various industries due to headshots being seen as a commodity, people's dislike of having them taken, and potential cost savings. Photographers are advised to adapt by developing unique styles and focusing on areas AI may struggle with, such as event or wedding photography.
Google Meet for Android is introducing AI-generated meeting backgrounds using Google Gemini technology. Users can create custom backgrounds in various styles, including a new Christmas theme. The feature requires a Gemini for Google Workspace add-on or Google One AI Premium subscription and is expected to be widely available soon.
AI tools now enable video generation of people speaking unfamiliar languages fluently, though imperfectly. The technology can also create synthetic media like realistic video clips and deepfakes, raising misuse concerns. Experts anticipate AI-produced feature films within months, blurring lines between real and AI-generated content.
Google has launched Vids, an AI-powered video creation tool for select Workspace editions. Using the Gemini AI model, it creates workplace and marketing videos from Google Drive files and user descriptions. Vids offers templates, script suggestions, and a virtual recording studio. It compiles slideshows based on source documents or user input, rather than generating videos from scratch. The feature is being rolled out to various Business and Enterprise tier Workspace members.
OWASP released guidance on defending against AI-based attacks, particularly deepfakes. AI-generated text in emails has increased to 12%, up from 7% in late 2022. A survey found 48% of IT professionals very concerned about deepfakes, with 74% seeing them as a future threat. Experts suggest technical solutions will be necessary to combat sophisticated deepfake attacks.
