Nvidia-backed startup Synthesia unveils AI avatars that can convey human emotions

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AI startup Synthesia on Thursday announced the launch of its “Expressive Avatars” — AI-produced electronic avatars that can convey human feelings like pleasure, unhappiness, and irritation.
Synthesia, which is backed by U.S. chipmaking giant Nvidia, raised $90 million from buyers very last calendar year for a valuation of close to $1 billion.

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