Will Smith Makes Parody Of Himself Eating Spaghetti In AI-Generated Video

Amid the many ongoing debates on the usage and consequences of misuse of AI, a peculiar video has surfaced, attracting the internet with its quirk. Shared by a Reddit user, the AI-generated video features Hollywood actor Will Smith indulging in a plate of spaghetti. Initially posted on a subreddit, the video quickly spread across various social media platforms, eliciting a range of reactions from viewers.

The 20-second video comprises 10 two-second segments, each showcasing different angles of a computer-generated Will Smith enthusiastically savouring his meal. The entire spectacle, while amusing, is a testament to the remarkable capabilities of modern AI technology.

This video made its initial appearance roughly a year ago, marking a significant moment for the international superstar.

Now the actor has himself reposted the video, along with a parody video of his on-camera performance and enacting similarly. “This is getting out of hand!” further added to the intrigue, successfully fooling a considerable number of netizens. The video’s impact was felt across various online platforms, sparking discussions and reactions from fans and critics alike.

Watch the video here:

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This video (AI generated) was reportedly made possible by ModelScope, an open-source AI tool developed by DAMO Vision Intelligence Lab, a research division of Alibaba. ModelScope is a text2video diffusion model that has been trained on millions of images and thousands of videos, allowing it to create lifelike videos based on textual prompts.

The process of creating the video was relatively straightforward. Chain drop provided ModelScope with the prompt “Will Smith eating spaghetti” and generated it at a standard rate of 24 frames per second (FPS). Subsequently, chain drop utilised the Flowframes interpolation tool to increase the FPS to 48 and then slowed the video down to half speed, resulting in a smoother and more realistic final product, reports Arstechnica.

While ModelScope has garnered attention for its innovative approach to video creation, it is not the only player in the text2video field. Other notable advancements include Runway’s Gen-2 and research projects from tech giants like Meta and Google. These developments underscore the growing interest and investment in AI-generated content.

Since gaining viral traction, the Will Smith spaghetti video has inspired a series of follow-up videos featuring other celebrities, such as Scarlett Johansson and Joe Biden, engaging in similar experiences.