CEOs ditch themselves for AI avatars at calls

Tech company leaders have started using computer-made versions of themselves during important business meetings. These digital copies talk and act like the real person. Companies think this new method will change how they communicate with investors and employees. The trend shows businesses trust artificial intelligence more than ever before. Many executives believe that these avatars will help them work more effectively.

Klarna's leader, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, used his digital twin to share his company's financial results earlier this year. The computer version introduced itself and explained the numbers to viewers. This demonstration showed what future business communication might look like. Klarna has been utilizing artificial intelligence in its operations for several months. The company wants to depend less on human workers and more on computer systems.

Zoom's chief, Eric Yuan, also tried this approach during his company's earnings presentation. He let his digital version handle most of the speaking duties. Yuan joined the call later to talk about his experience with the avatar technology. He believes that artificial intelligence will significantly improve workplace productivity. Zoom continues investing heavily in these digital features to improve how people communicate at work.