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Recently, the WHEE platform introduced a new feature called 'IP Character Customization,' designed to help users convert 2D images into 3D models with one click and create their own unique IP characters. This innovative tool not only simplifies the transition from 2D to 3D but also provides users with limitless creative possibilities, allowing them to expand into more application scenarios.

UK mobile operator Virgin Media O2 recently launched an innovative anti-fraud technology - an AI virtual grandma named 'Daisy', specifically designed to combat the rising tide of phone scams. This virtual grandma's sole task is to answer scam calls and delay the scammers as much as possible. When scammers dial a specific number set up by the operator, this AI robot, 'indistinguishable from a real person', will answer the call. According to O2, they have utilized multiple cutting-edge AI technologies and models.

The recently launched "AI One-Click Doll Generation" effect on Douyin has created a massive sensation on social media, with the popularity of a video proving the strong appeal of AI technology in the entertainment sector. An elderly man used this effect to create a cotton doll version of himself, and the video quickly went viral, garnering nearly 2 million likes and over 1.16 million shares. The comments section of this video became a creative stage for netizens, who not only engaged in lively discussions about the old man's video but also began attempting to transform classic scenes and memes from various films and dramas into doll figures.

Real to cartoon is a timeless trend on social platforms, continuously evolving with new methods. For example, I just discovered this interesting Flux LoRA, which is expected to become popular on Xiaohongshu soon. This LoRA generates 4 real photos and additionally overlays a corresponding cartoon character on top. The effect is somewhat similar to the recent trending Cotton Candy Dolls on Douyin, where real photos and cartoon characters are layered together in one image, with a white outline around the cartoon character to enhance contrast.

This article shares a method to use AI tools to convert real photos into cute 3D cartoon style images. No need to shoot a video; you can generate multiple styles of 3D cartoon images from just one photo. The article provides operational steps, including visiting the AIbase Jimeng official website, selecting a model, importing a photo, setting keywords, and generating different styles of 3D cartoon avatars. Additionally, the article covers material preparation, usage of the generation tools, and shares how to adjust the style of the generated images with keywords, such as plush style, hand-painted style, etc.