Zoom’s new AI avatar may revolutionise workplace, controversy over LinkedIn's new data collection policy

Office workers will soon be able to talk to colleagues using digital lookalikes in their Zoom workspace, thanks to a new AI avatar feature announced by the video conferencing platform.

To use this tool, the user will first have to record a video clip. Zoom’s AI will then generate an avatar that looks and sounds like him or her.

Set to launch in the first half of 2025, this feature enables the digital clone to deliver pre-scripted messages.

While some believe it will save time and boost productivity, concerns have been raised about potential misuse for scams and deepfakes.

So is there a way to strike a balance, and how might this shape the future of remote work? Tune in to AI consultant Raj Shroff’s take.

You’ll also hear how an update to LinkedIn’s data collection policy for AI model training sparked privacy concerns.