![]() The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at for further information. KING: So who would you want blinking and smiling at you?Ĭopyright © 2021 NPR. So whatever gets them using it, we're happy. And I think it's also been applied in quite creative ways, as you sometimes only see on social media. MENDELSOHN: I don't think I've seen "Mona Lisa" in quite the same way. One user animated Michelangelo's famous statue, "David." Somebody else brought a terrified face to life on a movie poster of "A Nightmare On Elm Street." And others couldn't resist using famous paintings. INSKEEP: Or just a gateway into zaniness. Its meant to allow you to 'see your ancestors from generations past like never before. And that sparks of conversation and being the gateway into family history. On Thursday, online genealogy company MyHeritage introduced a new AI tool called Deep Nostalgia, which animates the faces on people in still photos. They're trying to find those images in their basement, you know, in storage. And so people are contacting their family members. But on a very initial level, when we see our users interacting with it, we often see the response of, I need to get more images. KING: People on social media testify it's amazing. MENDELSOHN: What it does is it really brings your ancestors to life in a kind of really wow moment. Rafi Mendelsohn is with and says Deep Nostalgia has had nearly 5 million users in its first five days. And it, you know, pretty much looks like a normal person as they're posing for an image. It enables the head to move from side to side. You upload a picture, and AI software breathes life into the image. That being said, if you want to upload your own photos and see Deep Nostalgia in action, go for your life.A new feature on a genealogy website can bring pictures of your ancestors to life. What are the ethics of using such technology, when many of the subjects cannot consent to their likenesses being used? ![]() There's plenty of artificial intelligence tech out there, including methods of deepfaking former US presidents, and replicating the voices of famous fictional characters. To be perfectly honest, while Deep Nostalgia seems like harmless fun, it has the same creepy energy as Kanye West creating a hologram of Kim Kardashian's deceased father. MyHeritage also used the Deep Nostalgia tech to bring Abraham Lincoln back to life for an advertisement. Of course, the best use of such sophisticated technology? Memes. People across the internet have found all sorts of creative ways to use Deep Nostalgia, with plenty of animations based on historical figures shared. For what it's worth, MyHeritage's website says photos uploaded without completing the signup process are automatically deleted.Īdditionally, MyHeritage claims that any photos or videos associated with the Deep Nostalgia tool are not shared with any third parties, plus that you own the copyright for any uploaded photos and created videos. Privacy concerns tend to arise when discussing genealogy companies, particularly with how your data is used. To try Deep Nostalgia for yourself, you need to sign up for a free account, which then lets you make five animations before requiring a paid subscription to create more. According to the Deep Nostalgia FAQ section, the gestures mimicked in the animations derive from MyHeritage employees, who were filmed to provide a blueprint for the technology. These animations consist of slight head movements, blinking, and subtle facial expressions. Genealogy company MyHeritage has become something of an internet sensation with "Deep Nostalgia", an AI-based technology capable of turning still photos into short animations.īecause naturally, when compiling your family tree and tracing ancestral lineage, you want nothing more than to create unnerving videos of dead relatives, right?ĭeep Nostalgia, a deep learning tool using technology from identity theft protection company D-ID, takes images you upload to My Heritage and animates them to make it look like the photo's subject is moving. ![]() Prepare to be amazed - or terrified - by this new photo-animating AI tool.
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