Photo Wake-Up AI creates 'living' 3D models from still images

Forget animated faces and deepfake videos, researchers have unveiled a new artificial intelligence method for generating ‘living,’ walking 3D models using existing individual still images. The technology paves the way for interactive museum showcases and more, requiring only a single still image, painting, or even cartoon doodle featuring a reasonably clear subject in order to work. Creating a 3D model …