The provided text consists of excerpts from a YouTube video transcript featuring the founders of the company Tavus, who discuss their platform building AI humans. Tavus focuses on developing technology for machines to look, sound, and behave like people, enabling real-time interactions through video, audio, and text. The company initially built personalized video solutions but eventually pivoted to become an AI research lab offering an SDK/API for customers like Amazon and Alibaba to create custom AI employees in fields such as learning and development, healthcare, and go-to-market applications. The founders also announce the launch of Tavus Pals, a consumer product aimed at making AI humans accessible to a broader audience, emphasizing their commitment to developing empathetic, low-latency, and contextually aware models.