Synthesia Launches AI Roleplay Sessions for Interactive Enterprise Training

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AI video platform Synthesia has introduced AI Roleplay Sessions, a new interactive training tool aimed at enterprise customers. The platform allows employees to practice real-world workplace conversations with AI-powered avatars. Unlike Synthesia's existing video-based offerings, this tool enables live, two-way interaction rather than passive viewing. The system provides feedback, scoring, and analytics to help organizations assess how effectively their staff are absorbing training. The move signals Synthesia's push to expand beyond pre-recorded AI video content into dynamic, coaching-style learning experiences.

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