What is an AI VTuber? Everything you need to know about the viral Twitch content
The VTuber era of Twitch might be coming to an end as the new AI VTuber on the block, Neuro-sama, has been the talk of the streaming world after several clips from the channel vedal987 featuring the artificial intelligence were shared over social media.
The sharp rise in viewership numbers in the stream corresponds to the release of the AI streamer, which has dramatically intrigued the community. Twitch Tracker reports that the channel gained about 12K followers in the last month, and seeing as the current follower count is 12K, it's safe to assume that the new technology has attracted the newest viewers.
But what exactly is an AI VTuber, and how is it different? Let's look at how it works and what it means for the future of content creation.
Artificial intelligence has been around for quite a long time, with its application broadening in recent years. With popular tools such as ChatGPT going viral for the ability to create text from rudimentary, it is not a surprise that AI has spread to the virtual content creator space.
To understand what an AI VTuber is, we first need to establish what a VTuber does. For those unaware of the term, it is an abbreviation for virtual YouTubers. In recent years, many creators have risen to the top of the streaming game by using their iconic and custom-made artificial avatars while broadcasting to the masses.
Introducing an AI into the mix automates the process entirely, having an algorithm that learns from audience interactions to be a better broadcaster. In the YouTube clip above, the AI VTuber can be seen answering questions from other streamers and even engaging in banter.
Streamers such as Ironmouse and Veibei are big Twitch streamers from the VTubing space who have hundreds of thousands,
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