Zoom is developing a new function: digital clones powered by artificial intelligence (AI), which will be able to attend work video calls instead of users, reported The Verge.
During an interview, Eric Yuan, CEO of the platform, announced that this digital twin technology is in an advanced stage of development. These AI clones will not only mimic the user’s appearance and voice, but will also be able to interact in meetings, take notes, and perform assigned tasks during video calls.
This feature is designed to help professionals manage commitments simultaneously without needing to divide their attention.
Zoom has already incorporated several AI tools into its platform, such as the Zoom AI Companion, which offers automatic transcriptions and meeting summaries.
The clones feature will allow users to connect to different meetings simultaneously, without having to be present at each one.
Additionally, users will have control over activating these features within their accounts.
The Zoom AI Companion facilitates productivity through automatic meeting summaries, allowing users to review important points and pending actions without needing to view the entire recording.
With the integration of AI clones, users will be able to delegate their attendance to less relevant meetings, allowing the AI to take notes and summarize meeting events for later review.
This feature is designed to improve efficiency, especially in organizations where frequent meetings and time zone differences can lead to productivity issues.
This possibility is part of the Zoom Workplace platform, which integrates communication and collaboration tools in a single environment powered by AI.
The introduction of AI clones in Zoom will allow users to better manage their time and resources.
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