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AI Avatars & the Future of Video, with HeyGen CEO Joshua Xu and Benchmark's Victor Lazarte

Aug 2, 2024
Join Joshua Xu, the innovative CEO of HeyGen, and Victor Lazarte from Benchmark as they dive into the future of AI-generated video. Joshua shares how HeyGen is transforming video production, catering to over 40,000 businesses with personalized content and ethical considerations. Discover the exciting potential of digital avatars in entertainment and real-time applications. They also discuss the shift towards advanced AI editing solutions, emphasizing user experience and safety in creating captivating video narratives.
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ANECDOTE

HeyGen's Origin

  • Joshua Xu worked at Snap on advertising and AI camera technology.
  • This experience inspired him to found HeyGen, aiming to democratize video creation.
INSIGHT

HeyGen's Value Proposition

  • Businesses want to produce more video content but find it expensive.
  • HeyGen enables creation, localization (translation), and personalization of videos, addressing this need.
INSIGHT

AI-Powered Translation

  • Traditional video translation methods, like dubbing, are costly and less engaging.
  • HeyGen's AI-powered translation preserves the speaker's voice and facial expressions, increasing engagement.
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