Do you think AI avatars can substitute sales representatives?

Sure, especially if the procurement team is also represented by AI avatars.

But if you want to get a sizeable contract from me personally, I'd like to talk with real person right at the spot (and not only if the AI can't give some canned answer).

Of course, when it comes to grocery-style small transactions, I might not really care.

Seems plausible with the advancements in the technology. Which startups have you looked at? So far the best ones I've seen are Synthesia and HeyGen. There's still a bit of "uncanny valley" going on, but I could see them closing the realism gap over the next few years.

Will the avatars hi five me?