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Nuance Labs Launches Free AI Character Emma, Built on New Nuplex Model, for Video Chat

November 9, 2026 at 15:26 EST

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Nuance Labs has launched Emma, a free AI character that users can video chat with, powered by its newly introduced Nuplex model.

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Emma: a free AI character you can video chat with

Powered by the new Nuplex model, Emma is built to act like a participant in a live video call. She can listen and talk at the same time, responding while the user is still speaking, and she can nod, smile, and change her appearance in real time.

Free

Offered at no cost, lowering the barrier to trying a real-time conversational avatar.

Both ways

Listens and speaks simultaneously, so replies can arrive while the user is still talking.

Live

Nods, smiles, and appearance changes happen during the conversation, not after it.

What a live reply requires

Simultaneous listening and speaking must run as a continuous loop, with no noticeable delay at any step.

Interpret

Read incoming speech

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Decide

Choose when to respond

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Respond

Generate speech

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Render

Show facial and visual change

The Nuplex model is the foundation for this behavior. How it compares with other models on accuracy or responsiveness has not been detailed.

What is confirmed

Emma is free to use
She listens and talks at the same time
She can nod, smile, and change appearance live
Tests of the feature have been shared by the company

What remains open

Usage limits, supported languages, device and network performance
How interruptions are handled
How appearance changes are generated
What data is collected during video sessions
Timeline for broader availability and further Nuplex releases

Why it matters

Emma moves AI characters beyond typing and voice-only interfaces toward continuous, face-to-face conversation. Data practices and timing will likely shape how users and regulators respond to synthetic video personas.

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