[Update] Streaming Avatar 2.0

The script opens with a warm welcome to the weekly webinar hosted on the Haen platform, mentioning the presence of Alec, the Streaming Avatar Lead. Alec introduces himself and his role in managing the Streaming Avatar API. The host expresses excitement about the updates to be shared and invites participation from the audience spread across various locations. The webinar's format is explained, including the recording of sessions for later viewing and the provision of five free credits after account creation and form completion. The host also clarifies the process for receiving these credits and gives an overview of Haen's offerings, such as video creation with avatars and the platform's interface.

This paragraph delves into the features of Haen, emphasizing user privacy and content ownership. It describes the process of creating avatars and the platform's safeguards against uploading other people's avatars. The script mentions additional features like URL to video conversion, video translation, and instant highlights for creating short video clips. The introduction of 'Labs' and the Streaming Avatar tool is highlighted, with Alec providing a live demo and discussing its capabilities and the process of integrating AI with a visual representation for real-time interaction.

The paragraph showcases a live demonstration of the Streaming Avatar, which integrates with AI models like Chat GPT or Anthropic for real-time conversation. Alec interacts with 'AI Nick,' the demo avatar, to illustrate its capabilities in responding to text and voice inputs. The paragraph also explains the concept of AI prompts, which guide the AI's responses based on the user's instructions, and introduces the idea of a knowledge base to inform the AI about specific topics or facts.

The script discusses the process of customizing the Streaming Avatar with specific instructions and knowledge bases. It outlines the steps for saving these settings and how they affect the avatar's responses. The paragraph also covers different ways to access and implement the Streaming Avatar technology, such as through public demos, embed codes for websites, and the SDK for more customized integrations. Alec shares a GitHub link for users to download the SDK and test the avatar without waiting in line.

This section addresses the flexibility of the Streaming Avatar to connect with different AI models and not just the ones currently provided by Haen. It also teases upcoming features, such as the integration of Streaming Avatar with video conferencing platforms like Google Meet, and invites users to join a waitlist for this new functionality. The paragraph concludes with a call for user feedback and suggestions to improve the Streaming Avatar experience.

The script introduces new features, such as an improved interface for creating Streaming Avatars with specific behavioral instructions and visual cues. It also discusses the credit system for using the Streaming API and the costs associated with creating custom avatars. The paragraph invites users to sign up for a notification about an upcoming product launch on Product Hunt, hinting at further developments in the Streaming Avatar technology.

The paragraph explores various use cases for Streaming Avatars, such as customer support, internal company education, and sales assistance. It also speculates on the potential for avatars to act as translators in meetings. The discussion includes the idea of integrating avatars with video conferencing tools for more dynamic and interactive remote communication.

This section provides information about updates to the Streaming Avatar API, now packaged as an SDK for easier integration into websites and products. It mentions the possibility of adding the Streaming Avatar to WordPress sites and invites users to share feedback and suggestions for further improvements.

The script confirms that Haen supports multilingual voices for custom avatars and discusses the possibility of displaying the Streaming Avatar on various screens, such as TVs or even in game engines like Unreal Engine. It also addresses the question of having the avatar on landing pages and converting Studio Avatars to Streaming Avatars.

The paragraph provides guidance on finding the API URL and discusses techniques to enhance the natural flow of conversations with the Streaming Avatar, such as instructing the AI to ask questions back. It also invites users to share their experiences and feedback to help improve the technology.

The final paragraph shares the vision for the Streaming Avatar technology by the end of the year, anticipating improvements in latency, emotional expressiveness, and voice quality. It also expresses excitement about potential new features, such as visual aids during conversations, and concludes with a thank you to the audience and a reminder to join the next webinar for further updates.