The artificial intelligence-poweredDeep Nostalgiasoftware is winning fans who are trying out historical photos.
Its meant to bring old family photos to life.
But the software also is causing a lot of uneasiness as dead people seemingly twitch back to life.
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“The animation movements also dont look entirely natural.
The AI-boosted software takes videos of facial movements.
then uses them to animate any picture you choose.
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Its easy and free to upload a photo.
You just need to sign up for a MyHeritage.
The software enhances the image, animates it, and creates a gif.
Themusic site Classic fMcreated a montage offamous composersbrought back to life.
My Heritageput togethera video showing Abraham Lincoln discovering his family history on MyHeritage.
The software changes an image just enough to allow for animation, but doesnt fill in additional elements.
“It solved the most significant question we get,” he added.
“What’s next after photos are scanned?”
He said that none of his customers has complained that the results from Deep Nostalgia are disturbing.
“Technology is more about reinventing the past.
It’s mesmerizing, magical, and emotional,” he added.
Goldstone said he hopes that Deep Nostalgia will help people connect with their past.
