TikTok will add profile avatars generated with artificial intelligence and this is what they will look like

TikTok’s upcoming AI-powered feature will allow users to create new AI-powered profile pictures as big social media apps turn to this technology to expand their market presence.

The popularity of artificial intelligence is undeniable, and almost all—if not all—platforms are scrambling to integrate this technology into a new feature. This case is that of TikTok who has decided to take the step and add a new profile picture possibility that the AI ​​uses to generate avatars.

LinkedIn and Snapchat already contain support elements based on OpenAI tools. Meta is also reportedly enamored with the potential of generative AI tools, while Twitter is developing its own ChatGPT-like system, under Elon Musk.

In the case of TikTok, and as reported by Matt Navarra to The Verge, the app’s generative avatar process requires users to upload between 3 and 10 photos of themselvesfrom which the video application system can generate different image variations and styles—up to 30 different avatars—.

Of course qualify that the images —both those loaded to the system and those generated— must go through content moderation to ensure they comply with the TikTok Community Guidelines.

TikTok and its new AI-generated profile avatars

As you can read in the Twitter thread, TikTok explains that it will remove user uploaded images and AI-generated avatars from its servers. after 5 minutes to avoid privacy issues.

Another particularly interesting note within this text is the reference to the concept of ‘Plus’, which, as the informant points out, this functionality could belong to a new subscription section to have access to itin the same vein as Snapchat+.

Given the work that’s already underway by the company — though it’s unknown when this will be available — it’s not surprising to see TikTok fusing generative AI elements into the app, but it will be interesting to see if this is part of a more subscription offering. big, and if so, what other AI advantages could you cram into that package—although the question lies in whether this functionality will really succeed—.