Digital humans & detecting emotions

Could we create a digital human that processes data in a variety of modalities and detects emotions? Well, that’s exactly what NTT DATA Services is trying to do, and, in this episode, Theresa Kushner joins us to talk about their motivations, use cases, current systems, progress, and related ethical issues.

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Featuring:

• Theresa Kushner – LinkedIn, X
• Daniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, X

Show Notes:

Digital Humans videos:

• Kia Showroom
• Learning Assistant
• Telco Retail
• Kia, in car
• Japan Concierge

Virtual Learning Buddy teaching kids to read:

• Related blog post
• More information about NTT DATA’s work with MIT Media Lab

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