Akool, a startup doing AI-driven avatar content creation, announced enhancements to Akool Streaming Avatars that connect avatars with AI models.
Akool has added advanced video generation technology that now seamlessly integrates with large language models (LLMs) to help model builders create dynamic, 2D lifelike avatars.
With the ability to upload a photo and provide a voice recording, customers can create a personalized avatar that becomes a natural extension of the LLM, making interactions with the avatar feel more human with a face and voice familiar to the end user.
Human interaction is important to consumers — 82% of U.S. and 74% of non-U.S. consumers say they want more of it. Available now, Akool Streaming Avatars significantly close the gap between AI models and end-users, making AI more accessible, engaging, and human-like, enabling businesses to differentiate their offerings and drive user adoption, the company said.
Ultimately, Akool Streaming Avatars make traditionally text-based LLMs human through emotive real-time engagement.
“Consumers find static avatars boring, bland and, frankly, ineffective, but Akool Streaming Avatars are dynamic and expressive, creating new levels of engagement and interactivity,” said Jiajun Lu, CEO of Akool, in a statement. “From individual content producers to large enterprises, our Streaming Avatars significantly reduce the cost of video creation and are an ideal option for anyone looking for new and efficient ways to use AI to reach global audiences and customers.”
In a message to GamesBeat, Lu said his inspiration came from a blend of interests and market needs, but he was primarily excited to create digital humans.
Akool avatar customization.
This advanced innovation empowers businesses to build and deliver advanced, context-aware avatars that provide real-time responses, transforming industries such as:
E-Commerce: Virtual sales assistants guide customers through product inquiries and purchasing decisions. Akool’s avatars have reduced customer service response times by 40% while increasing user satisfaction by 30%.
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