Hour One

Today, the clever and astoundingly well-spoken Natalie Monbiot (@natlikethat) provides a fascinating, mind-expanding episode on virtual humans, A.I. clones and the emerging virtual-human economy. Watch here: superdatascience.com/823 Natalie: • Is Head of Strategy and a Founding Team member of Hour One (@HourOneAI), a leader in virtual-human video generation that raised $20m in a Series A led by Insight Partners. • Through her own consultancy, EKLEKTIK, she advises virtual-human and A.I.-clone companies. • Regularly speaks at the world's largest conferences, including Web Summit (@WebSummit) and SXSW (@sxsw). • Holds a Master's in Languages and Literature from the University of Oxford. Today's episode will of interest to everyone. In it, Natalie details: • What virtual humans are. • How virtual humans will buy us time and unleash a virtual-human economy. • The ethical quandaries and challenges associated with creating virtual twins. • What distinguishes virtual humans from deep fakes. And great thanks to Keith McCormick (@KMcCormickBlog), Gurobi Optimization (@gurobi) and Open Data Science Conference (@_odsc) West 2024 for supporting today's episode of the "Super Data Science Podcast with Jon Krohn", enabling the show to be freely available on all major podcasting platforms as well as the video version we publish on YouTube. This is Episode #823! (P.S.: This is the first time we've ever shot an episode with three video cameras... if you watch the video version, let me know if you think it's worth the extra effort and investment!) #superdatascience #ai #virtualhumans #virtualbeings #aiclone #generativeai #genai

Success for us is measured by how well Hour One augments human skills and time savings, rather than just focusing on efficiencies or incremental metrics like increased engagement (though these follow). Watch the Tedtalk -> hubs.li/Q02RD0Tr0

Imagine tuning into your favorite podcast, but instead of just audio, you’re watching a video featuring hyper-realistic digital avatars discussing the latest tech trends. This isn’t science fiction; it’s happening right now. Details -> hubs.li/Q02RsP7Z0

In this discussion, we talked with Founder & CEO of @HourOneAI, Oren Aharon. Hour One is an AI-driven video production platform that uses lifelike avatars to create personalized business messages. It offers a range of use cases, from thought leadership to training and marketing. The platform is easy to use, with a SaaS desktop app and templates available. Hour One prioritizes data security and employs encryption and regular security audits. The company serves a wide range of businesses, from CEOs using avatars for thought leadership to sales teams using avatars for customer interactions. In the near term, Hour One plans to introduce real-time interaction and cinematic use cases. In the long term, the company envisions avatars being used for communication and recreation on a large scale. Hour One dispels the myth that AI-generated videos lack authenticity, emphasizing that the tools enhance creativity and productivity for video producers.

Human Connection Matters: At Hour One, we're pioneering a solution that brings human connection to scale: AI avatars. Our AI avatars don't replace human connection – they enhance it. Check out 👉 hubs.li/Q02QdPr80

This week, I'm interviewing Natalie Monbiot (@natlikethat) — renowned expert on virtual humans and A.I. clones — for a podcast episode. Got questions for her? More on Natalie: • Head of Strategy and Founding Team member of Hour One (@HourOneAI), a leader in virtual-human video generation that raised $20m in a Series A led by Insight Partners. • Through her own consultancy, EKLEKTIK, she advises virtual-human and A.I.-clone companies. • Regularly speaks at the world's largest conferences, including Web Summit (@WebSummit) and SXSW (@sxsw) . • Holds a Master's in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Oxford. The "Super Data Science Podcast with Jon Krohn" is available on all major podcasting platforms and a video version is on YouTube. Natalie's episode will likely be #823 and be released on October 1st. #superdatascience #ai #virtualhumans #virtualbeings #aiclone #generativeai #genai

Long before AI avatars became mainstream, we recognized and pioneered the immense potential of AI Avatars and their role in shaping the future. Turning, AI avatars into a functional, scalable business that unlocks new productivity and creativity. -> hubs.li/Q02PXrF40

What a fascinating talk by @natlikethat

Happy to share that my @TEDx talk is now live! In this talk, I explore the potential of AI clones through the journey of Emma, whose AI avatar opened new doors while raising key questions about control, identity, and responsibility. #AIclones #virtualhumaneconomy

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Got a story to tell, but overwhelmed by the options? 🤯 It’s about strategic planning, understanding your audience, and leveraging tools to maximize your impact. Here’s 6 content formats and *how to use AI* to enhance your content strategy. Link in comment. 👇 #AI #Content

L&D managers post-Hour One discovery: 📩 Inbox: Manageable ✅ To-do list: Shrinking ☕ Coffee consumption: Still high (old habits die hard) 😎 Stress levels: What stress? See why -> hubs.li/Q02NzHQP0

We’re excited to introduce our latest feature: Link Availability Control! ✅ Toggle Visibility 🔒 Enhanced Privacy 📌 Flexible Management Take charge of your video content with Hour One. -> hubs.li/Q02LSkYN0

Welcome to a revolutionary era where you can "buy time," turn a profit, and bring impossible ideas to life. Vote for our SXSW submission where we'll share insights into how this reshapes our world & how you can harness AI to amplify your potential. -> hubs.li/Q02Lc_P10

Reid AI proved with new levels of realism in avatar creation, people are ready to create their personal avatar. And when paired with purpose & storytelling, we've seen that people are ready to engage with avatars in longer formats. Full convo: hubs.li/Q02L3WPk0

There's a reason enterprise content teams *LOVE* Hour One AI & avatars. Create *more* video content with *more* of your company thought leaders in *less* time -> hubs.li/Q02KWCp_0

By creating hyper-realistic digital avatars, leaders can scale their presence, deliver personalized messages, & overcome geographical limitations. The goal is to help businesses, business leaders, & individuals communicate better and to save them time. hubs.li/Q02Kn9kK0

Are you a training manager drowning in a sea of disengaged learners? Low engagement? Poor knowledge retention? Inefficient training delivery? Rescue your training program. We're here to help you create training experiences that captivate, inform, and inspire.

Our CEO had the privilege of joining some of the brightest minds in tech to discuss "AI and The Future of Creativity." The panelists dove deep into how AI is reshaping collaboration. Plus, Reid Hoffman himself shared what it's like to have an AI avatar. hubs.li/Q02JHRvT0

Drumroll, please! 🥁 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of 6 brand-new mobile templates! 🎉 Designed with *you* in mind, these templates offer unprecedented flexibility. Customize fonts, alignments, colors, and more to create videos that truly reflect your brand.