AppDirect acquires AI avatar firm Soul Machines

AppDirect, a cloud business commerce and marketplace platform, has acquired Soul Machines, a maker of human-like AI avatars. The avatars see, listen, react and remember interactions, and will be integrated into apps for sales, support and training, including the Devs.ai platform.

• AppDirect acquires interactive AI avatar developer Soul Machines
• Avatars see, listen, react and remember interactions
• Technology will be added to Devs.ai apps and support services
• Deal value was not disclosed