A beloved Christmas tradition just got a high-tech twist. As artificial intelligence finds its way into nearly every facet of our daily lives , it's made its way to the North Pole. AI startup company Tavus has created a life-like AI Santa , and you can have video chats with him. When initially trying out the AI Santa, you have three minutes to chat before being prompted to create a free account to continue.
"Hey, it's Santa. What's on your wish list? Let's see if you've been naughty or nice," AI Santa asked during my initial, uh, visit.
Later in the conversation, AI Santa told me, "You look comfortable and relaxed."
This seems to be how AI underscores that it can see you through your webcam (if you allow it to) and read your body language. It makes the experience feel

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