Trust and Safety for AI Avatars: From Politics to Personal Life - Ep 14 | HeyGen | Lavanya Poreddy

"AI avatars are reshaping elections, content moderation, and even grief. But can we truly trust them?" 🗳️🤖

Lavanya Poreddy from HeyGen reveals the high-stakes world of trust and safety in AI - moderating deepfakes, safeguarding data, and more. Listen now! 🎙️ #AI #DeepfakeDetection

Join us for an insightful episode of the AI Innovators Podcast as we sit down with Lavanya Poreddy, Head of the Trust and Safety Division at HeyGen.

Lavanya discusses HeyGen's AI avatar technology and its practical applications across various sectors from elections to personal life.

She shares fascinating stories and real-world examples, emphasizing the importance of trust and safety in AI innovations.

From handling deepfake concerns during the US elections to proactive and reactive moderation strategies, Lavanya reveals the intricate balance of protecting user data, ensuring ethical use, and navigating the challenges of content moderation during political events.

This episode not only highlights the groundbreaking work at HeyGen but also provides a closer look at the critical role of trust and safety in the evolving AI landscape.

00:00 Introduction to the AI Innovators Podcast

00:22 Overview of HeyGen's Capabilities

01:00 Use Cases and Market Reach

03:04 Interactive Avatars and Innovation

04:49 Trust and Safety in AI

05:34 Lavanya's Journey in Trust and Safety

12:01 Proactive vs Reactive Moderation

18:05 Content Moderation at HeyGen

26:43 Challenges in Political Content Moderation & Elections

27:37 Voice Recognition and Political Content Monitoring

28:36 Celebrity Voice Detection and Language Translation

29:23 Rapid Response to Harmful Content

30:49 AI Tools and Trust in HeyGen

33:37 Data Privacy and User Safety

38:54 Balancing Innovation and Trust

41:44 Heartwarming Uses of HeyGen

46:22 The Ongoing Challenge of Trust and Safety

49:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts