WATCH Viral Video Mona Lisa Rapping: Microsoft's AI App Transforms Iconic Painting Into Singing Sensation

A video showcasing the Mona Lisa, the iconic painting by Leonardo da Vinci, rapping like a pro has captured social media attention, courtesy of Microsoft's new AI app, VASA-1, which has the ability to transform still photos of people's faces into lively animations.

Originally posted on Microsoft's official website, the video has gone viral on social media platforms, where viewers are fascinated by the depiction of Mona Lisa rapping.

Viral Video: Mona Lisa Rapping with Microsoft's AI

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one of the X Users wrote, "Microsoft just dropped VASA-1. This AI can make single image sing and talk from audio reference expressively. Similar to EMO from Alibaba 10 wild examples: 1. Mona Lisa rapping Paparazzi"

Since being shared, the AI-generated video has gone viral, amassing over seven million views and continuing to rise. The post has also garnered a multitude of comments from viewers.

X users' reaction on AI video

X users have shared diverse reactions to the AI-generated video featuring the Mona Lisa:

• One user found the clip highly amusing, stating, "The Mona Lisa clip had me rolling on the floor laughing."
• Another user expressed astonishment, commenting, "Mona Lisa rapping Paparazzi is wild."
• A third user added humour to the conversation, joking, "DaVinci is rolling in his grave."
• Joining in the excitement, a fourth user exclaimed, "This is crazy, man."
• Reflecting on the novelty of the technology, a fifth user remarked, "The Mona Lisa one is unbelievable, haha."
• Wondering about the historical perspective, a sixth user pondered, "Oh, man. If only Da Vinci could witness this."
• One user expressed concerns about the broader implications of AI technology, noting, "Cool demo! But very soon, people will have difficulty telling a real person from a fake one just by watching video content. This will bring a huge amount of fraud and scams on the Internet. It is now imperative to pioneer novel methods to restore and fortify trust in the age of AI."

According to information on Microsoft's official website, VASA is described as a framework for generating lifelike talking faces with appealing visual and affective skills. The premier model, VASA-1, is capable of producing lip movements that synchronize with audio and capture a broad spectrum of facial nuances and natural head motions.

In terms of public availability, Microsoft clarified that they have no immediate plans to release the technology for online demos, APIs, or other implementations until they are certain that the technology will be used responsibly and in compliance with regulations.