Artisse AI is a personal photography application that uses AI to transform selfies into high-quality, personalized images.[1][2] The app allows users to visualize themselves in various scenarios, outfits, and hairstyles, and they can adjust lighting and ambiance to match their preferences.[3][4]
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| Industry | Photo, AI |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | William Wu |
| Headquarters | Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong |
| Website | artisse |
History
editThe company and eponymous app were founded by William Wu in South Korea in 2014,[5] who works with a K-pop agency trying to create a virtual idol for his blockchain gaming business.[6][7][3] In January 2024, Artisse received $6.7 million in seed funding led by The London Fund to boost the development and marketing of its AI-driven photography app.[8][9][5]
Artisse uses an AI algorithm to create hyperrealistic images from uploaded photos.[2] The app generates personalized images by combining generative AI technology, a global pool of licensed talent, and finished art services.[10][11][12][13]
The app works with individual users and businesses, offering professional-grade photos and advertisement images.[2][14]
According to the British newspaper Evening Standard the company have developed the world's first and most advanced AI photographer. It captures 15-30 photos of the user and generates 2D images, placing them in various outfits and locations worldwide.[1]
References
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- ^ a b c Majumder, Sonia (2023-08-14). "Artisse launches new AI photography app". Campaign Middle East. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ a b "Why you'll never trust a dating app photo again". Forbes Australia. 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ TFL (2024-02-06). "Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Investment and M&A Tracker". The Fashion Law. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ a b "Crypto founder William Wu rattles the tin, again". Australian Financial Review. 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Perez, Sarah (2023-09-05). "Artisse can generate AI photos of you from prompts, templates or even a reference pic". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Williams, Matt (2023-08-14). "Artisse Debuts Revolutionary AI Photography App - MVPro Media". Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Perez, Sarah (2024-01-23). "Artisse AI raises $6.7M for its 'more realistic' AI photography app". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Dargan, James (2024-01-16). "Artisse AI Secures $6.7M Seed Funding Round Led by The London Fund". AI Insider. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ "Artisse launches a global AI-enhanced photography app". itweb.africa. 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Tardif, Antoine (2023-08-17). "William Wu, Founder & CEO of Artisse – Interview Series". Unite.AI. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Growcoot, Matt (2023-09-07). "New AI Photo App Aims to Give Users 'Perfect Pictures' of Themselves". PetaPixel. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Fink, Charlie. "Eleven Labs Secures $80 Million For Voice Cloning, AI Photo App Artisse Bags $6.7 Million, AI Art Films". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Andre, Dave (2024-05-29). "Artisse vs Getimg.ai 2024: Which is the Leading Image Generator?". All About AI. Retrieved 2024-06-28.