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**DOB Studio: Pioneering Emotional AI Interactions and Navigating the Challenges of Deepfake Technology **
DOB Studio is an AI startup founded in 2020 that specializes in creating AI virtual human content. The company recently brought an emotional moment to life in a documentary aired on KBS Defense TV. They used AI deepfake technology to recreate a virtual version of the late fighter pilot, Park In-chul, facilitating a poignant ‘conversation’ between him and his mother.
The company has also made headlines by rejuvenating the faces of the late singer Yoo Jae-ha and Ulala Session’s member, Lim Yoon-taek. These restorations have showcased DOB Studio’s innovative use of AI technologies and their unique face editing techniques.
For marketing and advertising campaigns, DOB Studio creates younger versions of actors. A notable example was their creation of actress Youn Yuh-jung’s 20s version for a KB Life Insurance ad. They achieved this using AI deep learning and de-aging technology.
One of DOB Studio’s most popular creations is ‘Rui’, an AI virtual human with 120,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel ‘RuiCovery’. Rui serves as a cultural ambassador for South Korea, promoting K-pop and tourist sites in the country.
However, the increased sophistication of deepfake technology also presents challenges. The company’s CEO, Oh Je-wook, emphasizes the need for collaboration between companies, the government, and the public to prevent misuse of virtual humans. He also calls for the enactment of laws to protect against potential issues, such as copyright infringement and deepfake pornography.
https://cm.asiae.co.kr/article/2023071408203746614