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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

Are AI avatars based on real people?

Yes, most AI avatars are based on footage of real actors with their explicit consent. The base video footage is then taken through an AI algorithm which creates new videos from text input.

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.

Best AI Avatar Generator: Top 19 Picks of 2023

Click to see the top 19 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. ->

Related terms

AI Presenter

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

Digital Human

A digital human is a computer-generated representation of a real person.

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.