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  A few years back, Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) Research unveiled Codec Avatars, a groundbreaking project at the intersection of Computer Vision and Machine Learning. These avatars offer uncannily realistic digital representations, mirroring people's real-life appearances and movements in real-time. The potential applications of Codec Avatars span the realms of gaming, social interaction, and work. In this article, we'll delve into the latest strides made in this transformative venture.     Codec Avatars: Bridging Geographical Divides Imagine being able to instantly connect and interact with someone across the globe, almost as if you were physically in the same place. This is the promise that Codec Avatars hold, revolutionizing how we bridge geographical distances and interact with one another. But how do we make this technology more accessible and inclusive? The latest phase of the Codec Avatar project is the Codec Avatar Inclusive Dataset Research Project. Previously, c...

  -The European Union (EU) calls on social media giants Google and Facebook to promptly label AI-generated content, aiming to combat disinformation. Twitter warned to comply with new digital content laws. In an effort to tackle fake news and disinformation, the European Union (EU) has urged major social media platforms, including Google and Facebook, to take immediate action in labeling content and images produced by artificial intelligence (AI). This move comes amidst concerns over disinformation campaigns originating from Russia. Additionally, the EU has issued a warning to Twitter, stating that failure to comply with the new digital content laws, effective from August 25 across the EU, may result in swift sanctions. This article explores the EU's initiative to combat disinformation and the importance of labeling AI-generated content. EU Urges Google and Facebook to Label AI-Generated Content The EU's push to combat disinformation, particularly originating from Russia, has le...