In a groundbreaking move within the entertainment industry, Eline Van Der Velden, founder and CEO of Particle6, is set to launch Xicoia, an innovative AI talent studio crafted to pioneer the creation, management, and monetization of hyperreal digital stars. The launch will officially unveil at the upcoming Zurich Film Festival’s Zurich Summit Conference.
Xicoia aims to revolutionize the use of AI-generated talent across various media, including film, television, podcasts, TikTok, YouTube, brand campaigns, and video games. By integrating Xicoia with Particle6, launched in 2015, Van Der Velden expands the capabilities of DeepFame, a proprietary avatar personality engine, and a direct fan engagement platform. The objective is to cultivate a scalable suite of AI personas that exhibit emotional intelligence and authenticity.
Distinct from static digital avatars, Xicoia’s AI-driven characters are endowed with comprehensive backstories, unique voices, dynamic narrative developments, and well-defined personalities. These characters are capable of genuine unscripted dialogue, trend-responsive interactions, and can tailor their communication to suit the preferences of specific platforms’ audiences. The dual approach of blending human creativity with autonomous AI ensures the characters are both culturally relevant and artistically ambitious.
Xicoia has already introduced its first AI persona, Tilly Norwood, on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Tilly is gaining traction and appealing to early followers. In collaboration with Hollywood stars looking to portray younger versions of themselves and estates wishing to reintroduce legendary performers digitally, Xicoia aims to redefine how intellectual properties are utilized and appreciated.
Looking ahead, Xicoia plans to expand its roster to over 40 AI personas, license DeepFame technology, and foray into scripted formats, live performances, and merchandising. The bigger picture is to establish an interconnected universe of AI characters, enabling crossovers and collective fan engagement.
Van Der Velden envisions Xicoia as a groundbreaking platform where AI-driven talent transcends being mere novelties, embodying depth and rich storytelling akin to genuine performers. The initiative proposes that the next wave of cultural icons will be synthetic beings characterized by their timelessness and perpetual interactivity. Xicoia aspires to spearhead the 21st century’s era of synthetic talent, setting new creative standards and redefining celebrity.