We live in the times where AI can support us in any aspect of our lives. Weather it be booking flight tickets, managing tasks, doing research or even attending meetings on your behalf. Confused? Well, get ready to get shocked on seeking the capapblities of Pickle AI. It has the ability to create a virtual “body double” that can represent you in meetings, offering a polished and professional appearance without requiring you to be infront of the camera. Developed by a team of founders including Sanio Jung, Chris Kang, Emmett Kim, Daniel Park, and Sam Yu, Pickle is a product of Pickle, Inc., a San Francisco-based company founded in 2024.
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What is Pickle AI?
Pickle create a hyper-realistic virtual avatar or “body double” to replace your live video feed during video calls. This avatar lip-syncs to your voice in real-time, allowing you to participate in meetings without turning on your camera. The tool is designed to maintain a professional on-screen presence, even if you’re multitasking, on the move, or simply not in a presentable state. It’s particularly useful for remote workers, professionals with busy schedules, or anyone who wants to join meetings without the hassle of preparing for a camera appearance.
Key Features
- Real-time Lip-Syncing: The avatar mirrors your voice with minimal delay, creating a seamless experience.
- Customization: Users can tailor their avatar’s appearance, such as outfits and hairstyles (based on some claims, though specifics may vary).
- Platform Compatibility: Works with Zoom, Twitch, TikTok, and potentially other video platforms.
- Autonomous Mode (Potential): Some sources suggest it can answer simple questions autonomously based on uploaded documents, though this may not be fully implemented yet.
How to Access Pickle AI?
Using Pickle involves a straightforward setup process:
- Signup and Create your Avatar
Visit Pickle AI and sign up. Record a 5-minute video of yourself to train the AI on your appearance. This process takes about 24 hours for the AI to generate your personalized avatar.
- Set Up for Video Calls
Once your avatar is ready, download or access the Pickle Camera software. In your video call platform (e.g., Zoom), select “Pickle Camera” as your video feed instead of your physical webcam.
- Go Live
Speak normally during the call, and your virtual double will lip-sync to your voice in real-time, appearing polished and engaged.
- Optional Customization
Adjust your avatar’s settings (e.g., outfit or background) if available, though specific customization options may depend on the current version.
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Let’s See Pickle in Action
Morgan Kotter creates a side-by-side images of him and his AI-generated double. The AI clone mimics the his appearance and lip-syncs to his voice, allowing participation in meetings without needing to be on camera.
@win2key used Pickle AI to create a body double for Zoom calls, allowing him to “buy back” time by avoiding pointless meetings.
Arsh Goyal shares a post about Pickle AI, showing his real-time AI version joining Zoom calls, lip-syncing to his voice even when he is not in front of the camera. He explains how it helps him stay productive in casual meetings, letting him stretch or walk around.
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How Pickle Can Help Users?
- Maintain a polished look during meetings, even if you’re in pajamas, driving, or walking.
- Eliminates the need to prepare (e.g., dressing up, fixing hair) for video calls, reducing Zoom fatigue.
- Join calls while doing other tasks (e.g., tidying, shopping, or working remotely), as the avatar handles your visual presence.
- Participate without revealing your real-time surroundings or appearance, ideal for those with anxiety or privacy concerns.
- Helps engineer moms managing kids, new employees with camera shyness, or CEOs needing a consistent image, as noted by the founders after interviewing 400+ users.
- If autonomous mode is fully realized, it could handle basic meeting interactions, freeing you for other work.
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Final Thoughts
We are living in exciting times where the boundary between AI and work is blurring more and more. With Pickle AI at hand, you can significantly enhance the quality of your Zoom calls. Check out their website and use cases, and let me know what you think of this tool!
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