Overview

• On May 27, 2025, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan delivered the company’s Q1 2026 earnings call via an AI avatar generated in Zoom Clips
• The Custom AI Companion add-on, launched in April 2025, enables users to create lifelike avatars with automatic lip-syncing and voice cloning from a brief calibration video
• This follows Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski’s use of an AI avatar for Q1 2025 results, reflecting a growing trend of tech leaders replacing live appearances with digital doubles
• Proponents argue AI avatars can streamline presentations and reduce the need for CEOs and executives to appear in person for routine updates
• Security experts stress the importance of robust safeguards to maintain trust, prevent misuse and protect user identity as AI-driven communication expands