Can your "digital twin" be trustworthy? | Natalie Monbiot | TEDxCornell

What if your digital twin could work while you sleep? In this eye-opening TEDx talk, Natalie Monbiot explores the dawn of the Virtual Human Economy through the story of Emma, an architecture student whose AI clone becomes a German teacher—a language Emma doesn't even speak. Whether you're excited or uneasy about AI clones, this talk will equip you with the insights to navigate our increasingly digital future. Discover how, like Emma, we can use our virtual selves to unlock new potential and lead more fulfilling lives.
Natalie is an emerging technology strategist and builder, and pioneer in the field of AI, virtual humans and generative video technologies.

As a founding team member and head of strategy at Hour One, she has helped to create the AI avatar and video category from the ground up - from vision to ethics to commercialization.

A leading voice in the industry, she has made the case for the “virtual human economy” in which real people profit from putting their virtual selves to work.

Natalie excels at identifying commercial opportunities in their infancy and steering organizations towards future growth. She’s a trusted futurist, responsible for creating emerging technology roadmaps for companies.

Natalie is an active collaborator and advisor to startups, agency boards and media publishers; a frequent keynote speaker and contributor to publications like WSJ and The Information; and has received awards including Fast Company Next Big Things in Tech and Cannes Lions Gold. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx