Pioneers of AI The making of an AI clone, with Natalie Monbiot
Feb 26, 2025
Natalie Monbiot, an expert in the virtual human economy and a strategist for Hour One, sheds light on the fascinating world of AI clones. She discusses how these digital avatars can replicate a person's voice and appearance, raising intriguing ethical questions. The conversation explores the potential of AI twins to enhance personal efficiency and emotional engagement. Natalie highlights advancements in voice cloning and the future role of digital avatars in education and income generation, emphasizing the impact on personal and professional life.
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Virtual Human Economy
- Natalie Monbiot coined the phrase "virtual human economy."
- She helped build Hour One, an AI avatar startup, from its early stages.
Early AI Avatars
- Early AI avatars at Hour One used human-driven motion capture for better expressiveness.
- This approach, while effective, wasn't scalable for broader product development.
Respeacher in Film
- In the movie The Brutalist, Adrian Brody's Hungarian dialogue was generated using Respeacher's voice cloning technology.
- This allowed Brody to deliver lines in a language he doesn't speak fluently.