AI Avatars Are Everywhere. But Are They Really Ready?
AI avatar creation is having a moment. You can now “create yourself” without a camera, without makeup, without even being present. Platforms like Luma AI, Kling AI, Midjourney and HeyGen make it look almost effortless.
But the real question is how people react to it.
How Easy Is It Really?
On the surface, it looks easy. In reality, the workflow is rarely simple.
To get something that looks even close to “you”, you usually need:
You can absolutely get a usable avatar, but “one click and done” is still more marketing than reality.
The Hype vs Reality Gap
Social media is full of:
What is often missing from these posts:
Most people showing perfect results are not beginners anymore. They have tested dozens or hundreds of versions.
How People Actually React
Yes, you can create an avatar. But how well do people accept it today? For many audiences, especially in healthcare, wellness and personal brands, avatars still feel distant.
People still want:
AI avatars often trigger a subtle resistance. It feels a bit cold and a bit too polished. Especially when the topic is personal, emotional or health related.
The Business Side Nobody Talks About
Right now, the easiest thing to sell is not the avatar itself. It is the hype around it: course, workshops, become and AI avatar creator in 7 days. Many of these are overpromising.
They often hide:
You can spend quite a lot before you get something you are proud to publish. Yes, AI avatars are real, they are improving fast and they will have a place. But today, for most brands and professionals real people still outperform avatars andshowing the real product still builds more trust.