Make a Deep Fake of Yourself in 3 Simple Steps
If you need to create a deep fake of yourself, here’s how in 3 simple steps:
1. I used OpenAI to create the content. In this example, I asked ChatGPT to “write a two minute speech on the opportunity and dangers of artificial intelligence in the voice of Steve Jobs,” and this is what it generated:
We live in a time of unprecedented technological innovation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting developments of our era. It offers enormous opportunities to transform industries, improve decision-making processes, and ultimately make the world a better place.
With AI, we can analyze vast amounts of data in a way that was never possible before. We can automate tedious tasks and free up human workers to focus on more creative endeavors. We can make better decisions faster and more accurately, leading to greater efficiency and productivity.
But with these opportunities come significant dangers. One of the most significant risks is the potential for bias and discrimination. AI systems are only as objective as the data they are trained on, and if that data is biased, then the AI will be biased as well. This can lead to unfair treatment of certain groups of people and perpetuate existing inequalities.
Another danger is the potential for job displacement. As AI becomes more advanced, it may replace human workers in certain industries, leading to widespread unemployment. This could have severe consequences, including income inequality and social unrest.
Finally, there is the potential for AI to be used for malicious purposes. AI-powered weapons, for example, could be used to target individuals or groups, and autonomous vehicles could become dangerous weapons themselves.
In conclusion, AI presents us with enormous opportunities, but we must approach it with caution. We must ensure that AI is developed in a responsible and ethical manner, with safeguards in place to prevent bias and discrimination. We must also consider the impact that AI will have on the workforce and take steps to mitigate any negative effects. Ultimately, we must balance the potential benefits of AI against its potential risks, and always remember that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. Thank you.
2. I utilized ElevenLabs' Speech Synthesis feature to create a clone of my own voice by providing a one-minute audio sample. Next, I copied the text generated by OpenAI into the Speech Synthesis feature, which produced an mp3 file that I downloaded.
3. I then created an account on D-ID and uploaded a photo of myself along with the mp3 file generated by ElevenLabs. This allowed me to create a deep fake video of myself.
Final Thoughts
This deep fake took me about half an hour to do. I’m a bit mesmerized when I watch the video because I look like a super villain. I’m not sure how I would use this technology myself because it doesn’t look quite right. That said, my son wants me to show him how do this because he has to turn in video of himself doing a speech for school.
About Rich Foreman
As founding CTO, Rich led the team that developed the CordicoShield / CordicoFire Wellness App. Cordico was honored with the Sacramento Innovation Award in 2021. After achieving a 7 digit ARR, Cordico was acquired by Lexipol in 2020. Rich has a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington, an MPA from Troy State University and was an officer in the U.S. Navy.
Rich co-authored his book, "Tap into the Mobile Economy." Rich's blog was listed in Top 20 Marketing Mobile Blogs of 2014. He has been featured on KCRA3, NEWS10, 1170 Tech AM PowerDrive, Business Radio Money 105.5, SiliconIndia, the Sacramento Business Journal, and the Sacramento Bee. Rich is also the Founding Director of the Sacramento Chapter of Startup Grind and served a term as Utility Commissioner for the City of Folsom. Rich is a regular contributor to TechWire.net and StartupSac.com. Rich was the Co-founder of Apptology which was named Small Business of the Year in 2014 by the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber.
