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AI Avatar

An AI avatar is a digital representation of a human in the online space. ‘AI’ indicates that the avatar is powered by artificial intelligence.

What is an AI avatar?

An AI avatar is a digital representation of a human in a virtual setting. The ‘AI’ in the term ‘AI avatar’ indicates that the avatar is powered by artificial intelligence.

What are AI avatars useful for?

AI avatars are useful for a variety of applications. Most commonly AI avatars are used as:

  • Video avatars
  • Video chatbots
  • Online characters (e.g. for gaming)
  • Virtual brand representatives
  • Customer service agents
An AI avatar with a blurry office background
Rosie, an AI avatar by Synthesia STUDIO

Further reading

How to Make an Avatar for Videos in 5 Minutes

If you are interested in all things AI and video, keep reading to learn how to create a human-like AI avatar from text.

15 Best AI Avatar Generators You Can Find On The Internet In 2023

Click to see the top 15 AI avatar generators of 2023. Includes: · Synthesia · Nvidia · D-ID · Digital Humans · Lensa and more. →

How To Make a Custom Avatar for Videos

This post will guide you through how a custom avatar works, what you can use it for, and how to record your custom video avatar with ease. ->

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AI Presenter

An AI presenter is a computer-generated character that replaces real-life presenters in videos and presentations.

Digital Human

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Synthetic Actor

A synthetic actor is a computer-generated character that is used to represent a real person in a digital environment.

Video Spokesperson

A video spokesperson is a person who appears in online video content in order to deliver a message on behalf of a brand or organization.

AI Avatar Generator

An AI avatar generator is a tool that uses AI algorithms to create digital avatars that can be used in videos, games, and other applications.