Ready Player Me announced it will be trialing a generative AI avatar service through the implementation of OpenAI's DALL-E software. DALL-E is a deep learning model that generates digital images from inputted prompts. In terms of how this will augment Ready Player Me, the metaverse game will use DALL-E to allow users to create clothes and accessories for their avatars, while potentially branching into allowing for full avatar generation in the future.
When speaking on Ready Player Me's new focus on AI, the CEO of the company, Timmu Tõke, stated: "Generative AI will definitely change how 3D content is created and avatars are created. We are aiming to be at the forefront of that and understand how things are changing and then change ourselves with that."
AI-Generated Virtual Avatars
Ready Player Me is Trialing its Generative Avatar Service
Trend Themes
1. Generative AI - Companies can explore DALL-E and other generative AI to create digital images, avatars, and other 3D content.
2. Metaverse Gaming - Metaverse games can enhance the user experience by allowing users to create unique clothes and avatars with AI-generated virtual avatars.
3. Personalized Virtual Identity - AI-generated virtual avatars can provide users with a personalized virtual identity that can be used in various online platforms and applications.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry can adopt AI-generated virtual avatars to improve user experience and offer customized gaming experiences.
2. E-commerce Industry - The e-commerce industry can use AI-generated virtual avatars to provide customers with a personalized shopping experience and to showcase clothes and accessories in a unique way.
3. Social Media Industry - The social media industry can explore AI-generated virtual avatars as a way to enhance users' online presence and engagement with their followers.