"AI avatars are reshaping elections, content moderation, and even grief. But can we truly trust them?" 🗳️🤖 Lavanya Poreddy from HeyGen reveals the high-stakes world of trust and safety in AI - moderating deepfakes, safeguarding data, and more. Listen now! 🎙️ #AI #DeepfakeDetection Join us for an insightful episode of the AI Innovators Podcast as we sit down with Lavanya Poreddy, Head of the Trust and Safety Division at HeyGen. Lavanya discusses HeyGen's AI avatar technology and its practical applications across various sectors from elections to personal life. She shares fascinating stories and real-world examples, emphasizing the importance of trust and safety in AI innovations. From handling deepfake concerns during the US elections to proactive and reactive moderation strategies, Lavanya reveals the intricate balance of protecting user data, ensuring ethical use, and navigating the challenges of content moderation during political events. This episode not only highlights the groundbreaking work at HeyGen but also provides a closer look at the critical role of trust and safety in the evolving AI landscape. 00:00 Introduction to the AI Innovators Podcast 00:22 Overview of HeyGen's Capabilities 01:00 Use Cases and Market Reach 03:04 Interactive Avatars and Innovation 04:49 Trust and Safety in AI 05:34 Lavanya's Journey in Trust and Safety 12:01 Proactive vs Reactive Moderation 18:05 Content Moderation at HeyGen 26:43 Challenges in Political Content Moderation & Elections 27:37 Voice Recognition and Political Content Monitoring 28:36 Celebrity Voice Detection and Language Translation 29:23 Rapid Response to Harmful Content 30:49 AI Tools and Trust in HeyGen 33:37 Data Privacy and User Safety 38:54 Balancing Innovation and Trust 41:44 Heartwarming Uses of HeyGen 46:22 The Ongoing Challenge of Trust and Safety 49:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts