Models, Modalities, and Memes: Creating Compelling AI Characters
How do you build real-time, expressive AI video from first principles? Hedra CEO Michael Lingelbach joins a16z to discuss model architecture, UX tradeoffs, and why character-centric design unlocks the next wave of generative media.
August 14, 2025
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Models, Modalities, and Memes: Creating Compelling AI Characters
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How do you build real-time, expressive AI video from first principles? Hedra CEO Michael Lingelbach joins a16z to discuss model architecture, UX tradeoffs, and why character-centric design unlocks the next wave of generative media.
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