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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

Digital Humans are Here — and They’re Changing Everything

Let’s talk about digital humans: What are they? How can you make one? Are they dangerous? Here’s everything you should know before they take over the internet.

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 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.

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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