Jonathan "Jonny" Griffit has spent over two decades mastering AI, from machine learning for legal contracts in 2004 to founding Zooly today. He's identified the critical bottleneck choking creators: while AI can now generate studio-quality content instantly and cheaply, the moment you want to include a celebrity's voice, face, or copyrighted music, you hit legal and ethical walls. Jonny's breakthrough insight is that intellectual property isn't a barrier to overcome; it's the only asset that matters in an AI-saturated world. It's what transforms generic AI content into authentic, valuable experiences that audiences actually care about and will pay for.

Jonny's philosophy centers on one core belief: humans must thrive in the AI revolution, not be replaced by it. His vision moves beyond licensing—he sees AI agents as personalized celebrity avatars that create emotional connections despite their artificial nature, tapping into fundamental human neurology where hearing a familiar voice triggers genuine engagement. Jonny recognizes that the future demands hyper-personalization at scale: celebrities speaking in multiple languages to millions of individuals simultaneously, local businesses creating neighborhood-specific campaigns, podcasters integrating premium talent into their content affordably.

Jonny Griffit's mission is enabling humans to thrive in this AI-driven future through legal, ethical frameworks where creators control their likenesses and get paid, while brands unlock premium IP they need. Zooly is actively seeking the best AI providers, content creators, and technologies to join its ecosystem and build applications that merge AI's power with human authenticity. If you're ready to shape this future, visit their website today.

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