ByteDance Launches OmniHuman-1 AI: Transform Photos and Audio into Realistic Videos

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has introduced a new AI technology called OmniHuman-1. It can turn photos and audio into realistic videos, outperforming current methods.

Although part of deepfake tech, which is often linked to misinformation, ByteDance aims to use it creatively. The videos produced have lifelike facial expressions and movements matching the audio, whether it’s speech or singing.

One key feature of OmniHuman-1 is its unique training method. ByteDance used different types of data—like text, audio, and movement—to help the model create videos with lifelike gestures, facial expressions, and body movements. This makes it possible to create both full-body shots and close-up expressions, which can be useful for things like education and virtual entertainment.

The release of this model comes at a time when AI is developing rapidly worldwide, with other companies like China’s DeepSeek also making major advancements. Even though OmniHuman-1 hasn’t been publicly released yet, sample videos have already gone viral. One example even shows a digitally reimagined Albert Einstein giving a speech, amazing viewers with its realism. As AI-generated content becomes more advanced, discussions around responsible use and the future of digital media are growing more important.