This is a Plain English Papers summary of a research paper called AI Reacts! New AI Creates Believable Listener Videos with Emotional Control. If you like these kinds of analysis, you should join AImodels.fyi or follow us on Twitter.
Overview
- DiTaiListener creates realistic listener videos that respond appropriately to speakers
- Uses diffusion models with a Transformer backbone
- Provides control over listener reactions with emotional prompts
- Generates high-quality facial animations and head movements
- Outperforms previous methods in creating natural listening behaviors
Plain English Explanation
When we talk to someone, they don't just sit there like a statue. They nod, smile, frown, or show surprise depending on what we're saying. Creating realistic digital humans who can listen and react naturally has been a challenge.
DiTaiListener solves this problem by generating...
