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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2024 · 5 MIN

The Future of Connection: Virtual Humans and Real Impact

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Sara, a talent manager, introduces imma, a virtual human created with CGI, who has gained popularity for her fashion and lifestyle posts on social media. Despite not being real, imma connects deeply with her audience, especially Gen Z, blurring the lines between virtual and real-life influencers. As virtual humans like imma become integrated with AI, they can engage in real-time conversations and impact real-world issues such as climate change and social justice. Sara envisions virtual humans as tools for fostering human connection and expression, urging us to embrace technology’s limitless potential for good.

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