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Synthesia, a UK-based startup valued at $2 billion, has entered a licensing agreement with Shutterstock to utilize its library of corporate video footage to enhance its AI-generated avatars. The partnership aims to improve the realism and expressiveness of Synthesia’s avatars by allowing the AI model to better understand body language and workplace interactions. Founded in 2017, Synthesia generates digital avatars for corporate clients such as Lloyds Bank and British Gas. This move comes amidst ongoing debates about copyright laws and AI, with the UK government considering changes to allow tech companies to use copyrighted material without explicit permission. Synthesia’s collaboration with Shutterstock highlights the delicate balance between technological advancement and copyright concerns.