This podcast episode explores the world of AI-generated content and its potential to revolutionize visual storytelling. Joshua, the co-founder and CEO of HeyGen, shares how his fascination with AI technology led to the creation of HeyGen, a platform dedicated to making visual storytelling accessible to all. HeyGen aims to replace traditional cameras with AI-generated content and offers applications like product explainer videos, localization, and personalized video messaging. The episode discusses HeyGen's capabilities, such as personalized video messaging at scale and full-body avatars, as well as the importance of full body rendering for enhanced video engagement. The conversation also delves into the concept of multi-model model training and the challenges of safety and combating abuse in video generation platforms. The episode concludes with insights into the challenges of building video models and the growth and success of HeyGen, serving over 40,000 paying customers.
