An AI human you can embed anywhere

Embed a lifelike AI human that sees, hears, and responds in real time—right inside your product.

Imagine a digital counterpart that doesn’t just answer questions, but truly sees, hears, and understands you—responding with emotional intelligence in real time. This is the promise of an AI human: a face-to-face, lifelike agent that feels like talking to a real person. Unlike chatbots or static avatars, AI humans are present, perceptive, and capable of building trust through natural conversation. They interpret tone, facial expressions, and context, making every interaction feel alive and deeply human.

Set the stage: what makes an AI human different?

AI humans represent a leap beyond traditional automation. They are not just tools—they are collaborators, coaches, and companions that adapt to your needs and environment. Powered by advanced perception and rendering models, these digital agents can:

• See and interpret nonverbal cues, such as body language and micro-expressions, to adapt their responses in real time
• Understand and respond in over 30 languages, preserving accent and nuance for global reach
• Deliver 1080p video fidelity with pixel-perfect lip sync, ensuring every conversation feels authentic and engaging
• Maintain consistent persona identity, so users always know who they’re interacting with

Why now: the accelerating value of humanlike interfaces

The timing for AI humans is no coincidence. According to Stanford’s AI Index and recent McKinsey research, organizations that operationalize AI in their core workflows are outpacing their peers in value creation. The next frontier is embedding humanlike interfaces directly into digital experiences—moving from transactional chat to emotionally intelligent, face-to-face engagement. This shift is not just about efficiency; it’s about building trust, loyalty, and deeper relationships at scale.

What you’ll learn in this series:

• The anatomy of an AI human—how perception, memory, and agency come together for lifelike interaction
• How to embed an AI human into any site or app in minutes, with flexible integration paths
• Real-world outcomes companies are achieving today across customer experience, learning, and healthcare

Human-centered by design: safe, transparent, and accountable

Building AI humans isn’t just about technology—it’s about responsibility. Tavus follows Human-Centered AI (HCAI) and IBM best practices, making oversight, transparency, and safe deployment foundational principles. Every AI human is designed with clear guardrails, reviewable transcripts, and configurable safety policies, ensuring that your brand’s values and compliance needs are always front and center. To see how Tavus brings these principles to life, explore the overview of replicas and video generation in our documentation.

As AI continues to evolve, the ability to deliver emotionally intelligent, real-time conversations is quickly becoming a competitive differentiator. For a deeper dive into the state of AI adoption and public sentiment, the latest AI statistics offer valuable context on where the industry is headed.

What an AI human is—and why presence beats chat

Face-to-face realism, not a talking widget

AI humans are not just digital avatars or chatbots—they are real-time, face-to-face counterparts that see, hear, and respond with emotional intelligence. The leap in realism comes from Phoenix-3, Tavus’s breakthrough rendering model. Phoenix-3 captures every nuance: full-face micro-expressions, precise lip sync, and identity preservation, all delivered in 1080p studio-grade video.

This means every blink, smile, and subtle shift is rendered with lifelike fidelity, making conversations feel truly alive and consistent across every interaction. Whether you choose from 100+ stock personas or create a custom replica, the result is a digital presence that feels authentic and on-brand.

Core models and capabilities include:

• Phoenix-3: Photorealistic rendering with full-face micro-expressions and identity preservation
• Raven-0: Contextual perception of body language, environment, and sentiment
• Sparrow-0: Ultra-fast turn-taking with sub-600 ms response timing for natural conversational flow
• Multilingual speech: 30+ languages with accent preservation and crystal-clear audio

Perception and awareness build trust

Presence is more than pixels—it's about perception. Raven-0, Tavus’s contextual perception model, enables AI humans to read visual context and nonverbal cues in real time. This means your AI human can adapt its tone, detect subtle emotional shifts, and respond with empathy—just like a real person. For example, ACTO Health leverages Raven-0 to analyze facial cues and contextual signals during patient interactions, resulting in more adaptive and personalized healthcare experiences that improve engagement and decision-making. This level of awareness builds trust and makes every conversation feel genuinely human.

Thinking with agency: knowledge, memory, and structure

AI humans are grounded in facts, not just patterns. Tavus’s retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) taps into custom knowledge bases, delivering responses in as little as 30 milliseconds—up to 15× faster than other solutions. Memories persist across sessions, so context is never lost, and every interaction feels continuous and personal.

Objectives and guardrails ensure that conversations remain goal-directed, compliant, and always on brand. This structure is essential for industries like healthcare, education, and customer support, where accuracy and safety are non-negotiable. For a deeper dive into how conversational video AI bridges the gap between static chatbots and real human interaction, see this overview on what is conversational video AI.

Key building blocks for trustworthy conversations include:

• Knowledge bases: Enable instant, accurate responses with retrieval-augmented generation
• Memories: Keep context over multiple sessions for seamless continuity
• Objectives and guardrails: Enforce compliant, goal-driven dialogue and brand safety

Human-centered, safe, and on-brand by default

Building trust and accountability is core to Tavus’s approach. Human-centered AI (HCAI) and IBM’s guidance are embedded throughout the lifecycle: clear guardrails, transparency about capabilities, reviewable transcripts, and configurable safety policies ensure every AI human stays on brand and under human oversight. This commitment to agency and oversight is what sets Tavus apart in the evolving landscape of human versus artificial intelligence. For more on how to create and manage your own AI human, visit the replica overview in the Tavus documentation.

Embed it anywhere in minutes

Choose the integration path

Tavus makes it remarkably simple to bring AI humans into any digital experience—no matter your tech stack or use case. Whether you’re building a dynamic web app, piloting a static landing page, or embedding at scale, you can get started in minutes with the integration method that fits your workflow.

You can integrate using the following options:

• @tavus/cvi-ui for React: The fastest way to launch, with a prebuilt Conversation component and full device management. Ideal for React apps needing advanced features and customization.
• iframe: Perfect for static sites and quick pilots—just drop in a snippet and you’re live, no code required.
• Vanilla JS: Lightweight and flexible for dynamic pages where you want to keep things simple.
• Node.js + Express: For server-driven embedding and dynamic session management.
• Daily SDK: When you need full UI control and deep customization, this SDK gives you the building blocks to craft your own experience.

For a technical deep dive and code samples, the CVI React Component Library documentation is your go-to resource.

Stock personas and replicas get you started fast

Speed to value is core to Tavus. You can pick from over 100 stock replicas and personas—like an AI interviewer, Tavus researcher, or healthcare assistant—or train your own personal replica in just a few minutes. Every persona is ready to converse in 30+ languages, so you can localize instantly and deploy globally.

Ground it in your knowledge and rules

Accuracy and safety are built in. Attach document_ids to enable the Knowledge Base, letting your AI human reference up-to-date, context-rich information during every conversation. Toggle Memories to persist context across sessions, and set objectives and guardrails to keep interactions focused, compliant, and on-brand. Learn more about how retrieval-augmented generation powers fast, reliable answers in the Knowledge Base documentation.

To configure accuracy and safety, do the following:

• Attach document_ids for real-time access to your knowledge base.
• Toggle Memories on or off to control context retention.
• Define objectives and guardrails to ensure conversations stay compliant and aligned with your brand.

Design for outcomes, not demos

Embedding an AI human isn’t just about showing off new tech—it’s about driving measurable impact. Use cases span industries and teams:

• Embed a recruiter screen on your careers page to automate first-round interviews and boost candidate throughput.
• Add a healthcare intake assistant to your patient portal for streamlined onboarding and multilingual support.
• Guide prospects through your pricing page with a product walkthrough, capturing insights via transcripts, emotion tracking, and session analytics.

For a broader perspective on how AI agents are transforming research and discovery, check out OpenAI’s deep research agent and Undermind’s AI-powered research assistant.

Ready to see what’s possible? Explore the Tavus homepage for a full overview of capabilities and real-world examples.

Real outcomes across teams and industries

Customer experience and commerce

AI humans are redefining how organizations engage customers, streamline support, and drive conversions. Unlike static chatbots, Tavus-powered agents deliver emotionally intelligent, face-to-face interactions that adapt in real time—building trust and loyalty at scale. According to recent research, the cultural impact of AI is accelerating transformation across industries, with teams leveraging humanlike interfaces to outperform traditional approaches.

High-impact CX use cases include:

• eCommerce concierge: Instantly answers shopper questions and recommends products in real time, creating a seamless buying journey.
• Customer support triage: Reads frustration and adapts tone or escalation path, reducing churn and improving satisfaction.
• Embedded onboarding guides: Walk new users through products, increasing activation rates and reducing support tickets.

These capabilities are not just theoretical—organizations like IgniteTech have rapidly deployed Tavus AI Humans to deliver on-demand expertise, freeing up internal teams and improving customer experience. For a deeper dive into how conversational video AI is changing the game, see the Tavus Conversational AI Video API overview.

Learning, coaching, and recruiting

AI humans are also transforming internal operations, from recruiting to training and coaching. By simulating realistic interviews and role-plays, teams can scale high-touch experiences without sacrificing quality or consistency. For example, Final Round AI reported a 50% boost in engagement, 80% higher retention, and twice the speed in mock interview responses after integrating Tavus’s Sparrow-0 model for natural pacing.

• First-round interviews at scale: Consistent scoring and unbiased candidate screening, available 24/7.
• Role-play for sales and media training: Lifelike simulations with contextual feedback, improving real-world readiness.
• Personalized tutors with Memories: Maintain continuity across sessions, leading to higher completion rates and better knowledge retention.

These outcomes reflect a broader trend: AI is creating new opportunities and measurable impact in the workplace, helping organizations attract, train, and retain top talent.

Healthcare and public services

In healthcare and the public sector, AI humans are closing gaps in access, empathy, and efficiency. Tavus enables multilingual patient intake, telehealth companions that monitor emotion and context, and kiosk concierges that reduce wait times for government services. These solutions are already delivering measurable improvements in satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Common healthcare and public-sector applications include:

• Patient intake and navigation with multilingual support
• Telehealth companions that monitor emotion and context
• Kiosk concierges for government services that reduce wait times and improve satisfaction

Metrics that matter

Across all these domains, organizations can track business-critical metrics—NPS, conversion rates, time-to-resolution, and learning outcomes—using conversation transcripts, perception events, and sentiment analysis. This data-driven approach enables continuous improvement and robust governance, ensuring every AI human delivers on both experience and results. To learn more about how Tavus empowers teams to build, measure, and iterate on AI human deployments, visit the Tavus homepage.

Get started: embed your first AI human today

A quick first build

Embedding your first AI human is designed to be fast, intuitive, and accessible—whether you’re a developer or a business leader. Start by creating a custom persona or selecting from a library of stock personas, such as an AI interviewer or Tavus researcher.

With Tavus, you simply call the Create Conversation endpoint, embed the Conversation component using your unique conversationUrl, and test the experience across both mobile and desktop. This streamlined process means you can move from idea to live, interactive AI human in minutes, not weeks.

As you build your first version, make sure to:

• Attach a Knowledge Base document for accuracy—upload PDFs, CSVs, or URLs to ground your AI human in your own data, leveraging the fastest Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) on the market for instant, context-rich responses.
• Define objectives and guardrails to ensure every conversation is focused, compliant, and on-brand. Tavus supports structured objectives and strict behavioral guidelines, so your AI human always acts in line with your goals.
• Choose language and voice—support for 30+ languages and customizable voices means your AI human can connect authentically with any audience.
• Enable recordings and transcripts for transparency and continuous improvement.
• Confirm latency and turn-taking settings match your use case, ensuring a seamless, humanlike conversational flow powered by models like Sparrow-0 for sub-600 ms response times.

Ship safely and responsibly

Governance is built in from day one. Tavus aligns with human-first AI principles and IBM’s guidance on human-centered AI (HCAI), ensuring every deployment maintains human oversight, documented behavior policies, and reviewable logs. Use Memories selectively to balance privacy with user experience—persistent context can be toggled on or off per session, giving you granular control over how your AI human remembers and adapts.

Scale with confidence

Start on the Free plan to prototype your use case—enjoy included conversational and video generation minutes, plus access to 25 stock replicas. As your needs grow, upgrade to Starter or Growth for increased concurrency, custom replica training, and white-labeling options. Tavus supports flexible embedding via React, iframe, or the Daily SDK, so you can choose the integration path that best fits your technical requirements and brand control. For a deeper dive into technical setup, visit the Conversational Video Interface documentation.

To validate and scale effectively:

• Explore example personas like the AI interviewer or Tavus researcher to see best practices in action.
• Review the embedding guide and run a two-week pilot tied to a measurable KPI—such as activation lift, reduced handle time, or increased interview throughput—to validate impact before scaling.

Where to go next

Embedding an AI human isn’t just about technology—it’s about elevating presence, trust, and outcomes in every digital interaction. To learn more about the future of conversational video AI and how Tavus is pioneering this space, check out the educational blog on conversational video AI. Ready to build? Visit the Tavus homepage for product entry points and additional resources.

We hope this post was helpful, and if you’re ready to get started with Tavus, now’s the perfect time to build your first AI human.