ObEN

ObEN's business model focuses on creating a decentralized platform where users can securely own, manage, and deploy their digital twins. The company leverages blockchain technology, specifically the Project PAI blockchain, to ensure data ownership and security for individuals. This allows users to control their virtual identities and the data used to create them. The technology requires a small sample of a user's voice and a selfie to generate a realistic avatar, which can then be animated and used across various digital platforms, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and mobile applications. This approach targets both individual consumers seeking new forms of social interaction and enterprise clients, particularly celebrities and influencers who can scale their presence and engage with fans in a personalized manner.

The company has secured significant partnerships to drive adoption and showcase its technology's capabilities. A key collaboration was the formation of a joint venture with S.M. Entertainment, a major South Korean talent agency, to create the AI Stars of its K-pop celebrities. This venture, named AI Stars, aimed to merge AI with celebrity intellectual property, creating new entertainment experiences. Financially, ObEN has attracted notable investors, including Softbank Ventures Korea, HTC VIVE X, and Tencent. The firm is headquartered at Idealab in Pasadena, California, a well-known technology incubator. Keywords: Personal AI, digital avatars, virtual identity, blockchain, decentralized AI, voice simulation, facial animation, celebrity IP, K-pop, digital twin