What is Digital Human?
A photorealistic, AI-driven digital character designed to interact with people in video, web, or real-time settings. Sometimes used interchangeably with "AI avatar," though digital human usually implies higher fidelity and full-body presence.
Related Terms
AI Avatar / AI Presenter
A digital character animated by artificial intelligence. Unlike deepfakes (which impersonate real people), AI avatars are created from photos with the owner's consent for legitimate use cases like education, marketing, and accessibility.
AI Spokesperson
A digital presenter generated and animated by AI for marketing, training, or product videos. Replaces the cost and scheduling of hiring on-camera talent. Companies typically use a single AI spokesperson identity across many videos for brand consistency.
Deepfake vs AI Avatar
Deepfakes impersonate real people without consent, often for deception. AI avatars are created from photos with owner permission for legitimate purposes (education, marketing, accessibility). Puppetry is designed for ethical AI avatar creation — users animate their own photos or stock characters.
Synthetic Media
Any media (image, audio, video) generated or substantially modified by AI rather than captured from the real world. Encompasses AI avatars, AI voice, generated music, and AI-translated video. The legitimate, consent-based end of the spectrum is sometimes called "synthetic content."