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Digital Human

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

What is a digital human?

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

Where are digital humans used?

Digital humans are most commonly used as:

Realistic avatars for video games and VR
Customer service representatives
Instructors for training purposes
Tour guides
Video presenters

A digital human with a blue background. — Tony, a digital human by Synthesia STUDIO used as a video presenter.

Further reading

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Related terms

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.

AI Presenter

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

Synthetic Actor

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

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