This AI-generated avatar tool is so advanced that people can’t tell whether it’s real or artificially generated.
HeyGen has released a sneak speak of their 2.0 version, and the talking avatars are freakily realistic.
[NEW] - Joshua Avatar 2.0 🤖✨. Both of these video clips were 100% AI-generated, featuring my own avatar and voice clone. 🎙️🎥
— Joshua Xu (@joshua_xu_) August 8, 2023
We've made massive enhancements to our life-style avatar's video quality and fine-tuned our voice technology to mimic my unique accent and speech… pic.twitter.com/9EgxRA69dg
An AI that can replicate a human being with impressive precision will have significant ramifications across various industries. So, what is HeyGen 2.0, and why is it such a big deal?
The best AI-generated avatar tool?
HeyGen stands out for its ultra-realism. The difference between HeyGen and its competitors is evident in the details.
🔥 Our upcoming 2.0 update went viral!
— HeyGen (@HeyGen_Official) August 9, 2023
So we decided to compare our new 2.0 avatar against a competitor, so you guys can see the difference.
🚨 The result?
A vastly superior avatar AND a voice clone that nails accents & speech patterns flawlessly. 🤷♂️ https://t.co/J2tPopnfMB pic.twitter.com/WKHR7b7U4B
These enhancements in video quality and voice technology, especially the capacity to flawlessly reproduce unique accents and speech patterns, set HeyGen miles ahead in the AI avatar race.
How can people actually use AI avatars?
So, who stands to benefit the most from this kind of technology?
- Content Creators and Influencers: In an era where digital content reigns supreme, creators can utilize HeyGen to produce high-quality content even when they’re not available. Imagine an influencer releasing video content while they’re on vacation, with their AI avatar taking the lead.
- Educators and Trainers: Teachers can have AI avatars conduct online classes, ensuring consistency in delivery every single time. This is especially useful for standardized courses or repetitive training sessions.
- Entertainment Industry: Movie and TV producers could potentially use HeyGen avatars for dangerous or challenging scenes, reducing the need for stunt doubles and eliminating risks.
The future of content.
— Roberto Nickson (@rpnickson) August 9, 2023
Everything changes in the next 12 months. pic.twitter.com/FhgsKlo2vg
How to use HeyGen’s new model
Early access is just around the corner.
Joshua Xu, the founder of HeyGen, has generously offered a spot on the waitlist for those interested. So, if you want to try it for yourself before anyone else, you can sign up and join the waitlist.
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