New Zealand startup Uneeq has created a digital version of Albert Einstein, using a synthetic voice modeled on the scientist and reconstructed with artificial intelligence and archival audio recordings. The project was timed to mark the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Prize awarded to the renowned physicist, the press release says.
Digital Einstein can move realistically and speak with a voice that is as close as possible to that of the real scientist. Users can interact with the physicist’s avatar and pose questions on topics ranging from science to life and research.
For example, a Business Insider journalist asked the digital Einstein what he thinks about the flat Earth theory.
“Of course the Earth is not flat. Don’t say nonsense,” the digital Einstein replied.
When asked about the coronavirus and vaccination, the avatar said that he hopes for a quick resolution to this problem and a return to normal life.
“Please stay safe, stay healthy and hug your loved ones as often as possible,” he added.
Uneeq said that, despite the threats posed by deepfakes, their technology has great potential in educational projects.
In March, the United States arrested a woman for distributing deepfake videos of teenage girls. In doing so, she aimed to undermine her daughter’s rivals in the cheerleading group.
In December of last year, the British broadcaster Channel 4 released a deepfake of Queen Elizabeth II as an alternative Christmas greeting.
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