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Tavus' Griffin AI passes for human on video calls

AI startup Tavus has previewed its new 'Griffin' model, designed to simulate human-like interaction in live video calls. In tests, nearly half of participants believed they were interacting with a real person, a significant improvement over previous models. The technology achieved near-human performance on NVIDIA's VideoFDB benchmark for natural video chat, though Tavus is currently limiting access to trusted testers to focus on safety features. AI

IMPACT This model's ability to convincingly simulate human interaction in real-time video calls could have significant implications for remote work, customer service, and personal communication, while also raising concerns about potential misuse.

RANK_REASON The item describes a new AI model's capabilities and preview, but it is not from a frontier lab and does not represent a significant industry shift.

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Tavus' Griffin AI passes for human on video calls

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