conversational AI

Developers just open sourced a framework for AI avatars that move and gesture while they talk

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A newly released open source framework called SentiAvatar aims to make AI avatars behave more like real people during conversation. The project includes a motion dataset with 21,000 clips, a foundation model trained on hundreds of hours of motion data, and a system that synchronizes speech, facial expressions, and body gestures in real time. If the technology works as advertised, it could help developers build more believable NPCs, AI assistants, and virtual characters.

OpenAI GPT-5.3 Instant makes ChatGPT feel less weird and more useful

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OpenAI has released GPT-5.3 Instant, a refinement of its most-used ChatGPT model that focuses on smoother conversations, fewer unnecessary refusals, better web-synthesized answers, and improved factual accuracy. Instead of flashy new features, this update targets tone, relevance, and flow, aiming to make ChatGPT feel less awkward and more genuinely helpful in daily use.

Experian is using ChatGPT to sell you auto insurance

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Experian ChatGPT

Experian has launched its Insurance Marketplace inside ChatGPT, allowing drivers to compare auto insurance rates from more than 37 carriers through a conversational interface. The move signals a broader shift as financial services begin embedding directly into AI chat platforms.