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September 2, 2026

ToolsRenoiseJapaneseSeptember 2, 2026

Renoise AI VTuber Maker Generates VTuber Character Sheets from One Prompt

Renoise released AI VTuber Maker, a tool that creates 2D VTuber character concepts from a single prompt. Users can specify hairstyle, clothing, colors, and accessories, then generate full-body, half-body, and three-view sheets. It does not output a rigged Live2D model, but is positioned as a fast way to compare and establish a consistent visual design before rigging.

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A quick way to compare consistent character sheets can remove a real bottleneck before rigging begins.

#AI VTuber#AIキャラクター#キャラクターデザイン#生成AI
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AI CharacterBusiness WireEnglishSeptember 2, 2026

Inworld Launches Realtime TTS-2 Voice Model Family for Controllable, Realtime Speech

Inworld launched Realtime TTS-2 and TTS-2 Flash on September 2, 2026. The models offer low latency (25ms TTFB for Flash), natural-language steering for tone/pacing/emotion, voice cloning, and support for 200+ languages. Designed for consumer AI apps including AI-native games like Latitude's Voyage RPG platform, enabling dynamic NPC interactions beyond scripted dialogue with real-time, controllable speech.

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Inworld's TTS-2 brings natural-language emotion control to game NPCs, making characters in platforms like Voyage feel more alive and responsive. It's a practical step toward truly conversational AI companions in games.

#AI NPC#Inworld#TTS#ゲームAI
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AI AvatarMarketing-InteractiveEnglishSeptember 2, 2026

Hakuhodo rolls out AI platform creating virtual consumer personas globally

Hakuhodo has globally rolled out its 'Virtual Sei-katsu-sha' platform, using generative AI combined with proprietary consumer research, client data, and marketing expertise to create interactive virtual consumer personas across 20 countries and 30+ languages. It enables brands to generate and engage with personas reflecting real needs, emotions, and behaviors for faster, insight-driven decisions and stronger brand experiences.

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Rolling out virtual consumer personas globally strengthens AI avatar use in business contexts. The 20-country multilingual setup raises questions about how well it handles cultural nuances and safety in real operations.

#AIアバター#仮想ペルソナ#デジタルヒューマン
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