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Scientists are using AI generated avatars of themselves on YouTube (yeah, so what?) - C C - May 3, 2026
Direct affirmation below (as if you need it at this point) that various scientists and notable thinkers are using AI avatars on their sanctioned channels that are trained to replicate their image and voice patterns. These are primarily those who have published plenty of material for these artificial video generators to quote from. Though, as pointed out last year with Hossenfelder's version of this, those engaging in recent news analysis probably have to keep the audio part real (not sure generative AI could mimic her irregular sarcasm).
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THE HOFFMAN UNIVERSE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGd5piBWrBY
VIDEO EXCERPT: My name is Donald Hoffman. I am a cognitive scientist at the University of California, Irvine. I have spent more than 40 years studying consciousness, perception, and the nature of reality.
What you are watching is an AI rendered version of me built to present my research, my published findings, and my actual arguments.
Every claim you will hear in this video comes from my peer-reviewed work, not interpretation, not paraphrase, my work...
The science neuroscience refuses to accept ... https://youtu.be/aGd5piBWrBY