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Leaders Launch AI Doubles to Manage Workloads
6 Jun
Summary
- Leaders are using AI versions of themselves to handle inquiries.
- AI chatbots and avatars offer scalable communication solutions.
- While useful, AI doubles are not yet a substitute for human interaction.
Across the business world, leaders are deploying AI versions of themselves to manage increasing workloads. Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, trained an AI agent, nicknamed the "Jeremy Allaire skill," to interact with his over 1,000 employees. This innovation allows employees to engage with an AI representation of Allaire for preliminary discussions before meeting with him directly.
Consultants, executive coaches, and professors are also adopting AI doubles. These virtual assistants, built using platforms like Claude, Delphi, and AI video generators such as HeyGen and Synthesia, can mimic a person's voice and appearance. They serve as digital stand-ins, fielding inquiries, offering advice, and even communicating in different languages, thereby extending the reach of busy professionals.
Companies are exploring profitable niches with AI doubles. Start-ups like BuddyPro and Sensay aim to create AI versions of experts, with Sensay planning to capture the knowledge of departing employees. At Wasabi, an AI avatar of Jon Howes, head of sales, was created for a video presentation, demonstrating practical applications like addressing international teams in their native languages.
Harvard Business School is using AI avatars of professors in its Foundry boot camp, enabling students to practice pitches and receive advice. However, the effectiveness of AI doubles as a complete substitute for human interaction remains debated. Some executives report that employees and clients still prefer direct human engagement, suggesting that while AI assistants are valuable tools, they complement rather than replace personal connections.
