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Associated Press
03-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Zycus and Akool Disrupt the C-Suite: When AI Challenges the Irreplaceable
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- While the industry obsesses over AI replacing junior analysts and mid-level managers, Akool and Zycus just shattered the ultimate glass ceiling: they've digitally cloned a CEO. At Horizon SEA 2025 in Malaysia, these companies unleashed an AI avatar of Zycus Founder and CEO Aatish Dedhia that engaged senior procurement leaders in real-time strategic dialogue about competitive positioning and transformation. This isn't incremental innovation. This is a direct assault on the belief that visionary leadership can't be codified. Most GenAI applications target the bottom of the org chart—automating reports, scheduling meetings, drafting emails. But this partnership proved that even the most sacred executive function—strategic vision and thought leadership—can begin to be digitized, scaled, and deployed at will. 'This partnership represents the convergence of cutting-edge AI avatar technology with deep industry expertise,' said Jiajun (Jeff) Lu, Founder & CEO at Akool. 'The avatar was trained on over 20–30 minutes of personalized video content, enriched with proprietary procurement knowledge and competitive intelligence. The result was a highly interactive digital spokesperson capable of delivering strategic insights at scale.' 'Everyone's been playing it safe, automating the obvious,' said Amit Shah, CMO & Global Head BD at Zycus. 'We've taken the first bold step—creating a digital CEO that could hold meaningful conversations with C-suite executives across APAC. This is just the beginning, and naturally the avatar has a long way to go, but it proves that audacity opens doors others won't even attempt.' This breakthrough stems from Dedhia's two-decade journey as an AI pioneer. Long before 'AI' became boardroom buzzword bingo, he was building Merlin AI—proving his conviction that AI could fundamentally transform enterprise operations. Today, it's Dedhia who pushes his team beyond conventional thinking, demanding they abandon the obvious for the seemingly impossible. True innovation requires audacity over comfort zones. The real disruption isn't in the current technology—it's in the precedent being set. If the initial replication of strategic insights from a founder and CEO shows this much promise, what executive function might eventually be scalable? Both companies are now exploring how to evolve this breakthrough across client experiences and training programs. The message is clear: in a world where even the first attempts at digitizing founders show promise, the only competitive advantage is the courage to challenge what everyone else believes is impossible. About Akool Akool is a complete AI Video Generation Suite, transforming how professional video content is created. From real-time digital avatars to lip sync, face swap, and multilingual video translation, Akool empowers individuals and enterprises to produce studio-quality videos at scale—without actors, cameras, or production teams. Learn more at . About Zycus Zycus is a recognized market leader of AI powered procurement solutions and pioneer of the world's first Source-to-Pay platform with Agentic AI framework and Intake Management. Trusted by leading global enterprises, Zycus leverages advanced automation and analytics to drive intelligent transformation and push the boundaries of innovation. Visit for more. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AKOOL
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AKOOL Launches Image-to-Video, Transforming Still Images into Lifelike AI Videos in Seconds
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AKOOL, the AI Video Generation Suite redefining creative workflows, today announced the launch of its newest feature: Image-to-Video, a powerful web-based tool that brings photos to life through real-time AI animation. With just one click, users can transform any still image into a vivid, moving video—no editing experience or complex setup required. Image-to-Video leverages AKOOL's proprietary real-time generation engine to create photorealistic motion and expressions from static images. Users can select from curated movement presets, customize facial expressions, and instantly render engaging video content—all in the browser. "This feature is about unlocking expression and narrative from even the simplest input—a single image," said Jiajun (Jeff) Lu, CEO of AKOOL. "Our mission is to simplify video creation through intelligent automation, and Image-to-Video is the next step in that journey." Key features include: One-click video generation from any image — instantly bring portraits and visuals to life Preset animation styles for talking heads, subtle gestures, and emotional expressions Free to use, with support for 4K video output for professional-quality results 100% web-based — no downloads, no technical skills required Image-to-Video is the latest addition to Akool's comprehensive AI Video Generation Suite, which spans three core product categories: Live, Video, and Image. This launch further strengthens AKOOL's robust lineup of tools for AI Video Generation. With its intuitive browser-based interface, Image-to-Video offers an accessible starting point for generating personal messages, tutorials, marketing content, and synthetic training videos—without the need for cameras, actors, or production crews. About AKOOL is a leading AI Video Generation Suite redefining how digital content is created. Founded in 2022, the company has rapidly grown to nearly $40 million in invoiced ARR, establishing itself as a global innovator in generative AI. With a strong presence in Silicon Valley, AKOOL is driving the future of content creation—making powerful, high-quality video tools accessible to everyone. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AKOOL
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AKOOL Partners with AWS to Debut AI-Powered Avatars at AWS Summit India, Demonstrating full integration with AWS Bedrock LLM Generative AI Infrastructure
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AKOOL, a global leader in AI video generation, has announced its successful collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to jointly showcase its cutting-edge avatar technology at the Region's premier IT event, AWS Summit India. The event, which brought together top players from the 5G Telecom and AI technology sectors, served as a live demonstration of how Akool avatars can act as knowledgeable, real-time brand representatives—powered entirely by AWS Bedrock LLM Generative AI infrastructure to transform customer experiences for next generation Large Venues and Exhibitions. A Live, AI-Powered Booth Experience At the AWS Summit, AKOOL deployed a real-time, AI-powered avatar programmed specifically for the event to act as an intelligent AWS staff member. The avatar was trained using AWS-approved language models and enriched with custom context—including information about AWS offerings, event programming, and 5G capabilities—enabling it to answer attendee questions with the precision and nuance of a trained employee. From booth visitors asking about AWS's telecom innovations to exploring partner integrations, the avatar responded in real time, adapting its tone, expression, and gestures to create natural, human-like interactions. The experience, hosted entirely on AWS, demonstrated how Akool avatars can become on-demand experts for brands, events, and customer support. "Our collaboration with AWS wasn't just about showing off what avatars can do—it was about showing what they're already capable of in real-world settings," said Jiajun Lu, Founder and CEO of AKOOL. "The avatar wasn't reading a script—it was responding dynamically to real questions from real people. That's the future of live customer interaction." Designed for Scale, Powered by AWS To ensure full compatibility and performance, all aspects of the avatar system—model hosting, real-time inference, and response generation—were powered by AWS. AKOOL worked closely with the AWS India team to select from a list of pre-approved language models and build a deployment pipeline that adhered to strict performance and privacy requirements. This close integration meant AKOOL could deliver the real-time responsiveness needed for a live, interactive event without compromising on fidelity, latency, or security. The activation demonstrated how enterprise-grade AI avatars can be delivered at scale using AWS's cloud and 5G infrastructure. "The AWS team challenged us to create an avatar that felt like an extension of their staff—and we delivered exactly that," said Lu. "The result wasn't just impressive tech—it was a working model of how generative AI can amplify human engagement at major events and become a common staple for large venues of the future." What's Next AKOOL and AWS plan to build on this success by showcasing more real-time avatar experiences at upcoming events. About AKOOL is a leading AI Video Generation Suite transforming digital content creation. Founded in 2022, the company is a global leader in generative AI-driven technology, transforming the digital content creation landscape. Learn more at and follow us on LinkedIn. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AKOOL Sign in to access your portfolio
