Today we’d like to introduce you to Pakko De La Torre-Rocha.
Hi Pakko, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My name is Pakko De La Torre, and I am a multidisciplinary creative technologist with a passion for technology and creativity. Born and raised in Mexico City, I have always been fascinated by the latest technology and design principles.
Throughout my career, I have worked on some amazing projects, including launching an online dot com streaming music service that rivaled Pandora and working with notable agencies such as Deutsch LA, Ogilvy, and TBWA\Chiat\Day. I have crafted award-winning campaigns for a range of brands, including Netflix, Volkswagen, Toyota, Gatorade, Taco Bell, Energizer, and Got Milk?
Currently, I split my time between two global cities, Dubai and San Diego, and I am thrilled to be launching a new venture this month called TwinChat. As the Director of Creative Technology, Artificial Intelligence, I am focusing on the revolutionary AI industry and using my deep expertise in augmented reality to bring innovative ideas to life.
TwinChat is a cutting-edge platform that allows users to engage with AI-powered celebrities, historical figures, cartoons, and pop icons in a safe, authentic, and judgment-free environment. With over 10,000+ AI characters, users can control a “Twinfluencer,” a personalized AI agent that engages in chat-like conversations with simulated cartoon versions of real-life, fictional, or book characters. The proprietary AI technology we are developing brings these famous personalities to life as captivating and entertaining parodies, known as twins, enriching the immersive TwinChat metaverse experience. Users can even pick up to 3 twins to chat and interact with simultaneously, creating dynamic and engaging conversations.
My high-energy visionary mindset, and innovative approach to technology and design have made me a sought-after creative technologist, and I am excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with TwinChat and beyond.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
My life journey has definitely not been a smooth road. I was born deaf or hard of hearing, which has been my biggest challenge. As a child, I struggled with communication and understanding, which made it hard for me to learn and interact with others. However, my parents played a vital role in encouraging me to never give up, and their unwavering support gave me the strength to keep going.
Throughout my academic and professional career, I faced various obstacles, but my hearing impairment was the most significant. However, my experience with hearing aids during college made a significant difference in my ability to communicate and learn. With cutting-edge technology and the help of my mentor, Roland Young, I was able to excel in my field and overcome any challenges that came my way.
Being hearing-impaired also brought unexpected benefits. It gave me a unique perspective and a keen sense of understanding technology and creativity. It was almost like a sixth sense, enabling me to approach problems from a different angle and come up with innovative solutions. I have learned to leverage this advantage throughout my career and have become a sought-after creative technologist.
In conclusion, my journey has been full of challenges, but I have learned to embrace them as opportunities to grow and develop my skills. Through hard work and perseverance, I have achieved success in my field and continue to push the boundaries of what is possible.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about TwinChat Ai?
TwinChat AI is a next-generation entertainment platform that brings your favorite characters to life through cutting-edge AI technology. Our platform allows users to engage in dynamic conversations with AI twins of their favorite personalities, from mainstream characters like Darth Vader and Iron Man to Latin American icons like Frida Kahlo and Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
What sets us apart from other AI-driven entertainment platforms is our commitment to providing a personalized and interactive experience for our users. With over 10,000 characters available on our platform, users can choose to engage in interviews, play games, or simply chat with their favorite personalities.
We’re proud to offer a unique and engaging entertainment experience that leverages the power of AI to create immersive and personalized interactions with characters that audiences love. And we’re excited about our upcoming roadmap, which will allow us to fully bridge these AI characters into a powerful and proprietary metaverse where users can create their own unique experiences with the characters they love.
At TwinChat AI, we’re dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI-driven entertainment, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for our platform. We want our readers to know that we’re here to provide a new level of engagement and entertainment that’s never been seen before, and we’re excited to be leading the charge in this exciting new space. We are also developing in our lab a new B2B platform for brands and ad agencies as well.
That sounds incredibly exciting. Can you share a sneak peek of the new brand platform you’re developing within TwinChat?
Absolutely! We’re currently working on an innovative Brand Platform that will revolutionize how brands engage with their audience. With this new feature, brands will have the opportunity to create an AI Twin that embodies their brand’s persona, enabling personalized and interactive conversations with their fans. It’s a game-changer in brand engagement and social interaction.
But that’s not all. We’re taking it a step further by developing full realistic voice and video capabilities. This means that the AI Twin will go beyond just text-based interactions. Users will be able to engage in lifelike conversations with their brand’s AI Twin, hearing their voice and even seeing their facial expressions in real time. It’s an immersive and truly transformative experience that will take brand engagement to new heights.
Through our advanced AI technology, we’re crafting a digital representation of each brand that’s not only visually accurate but also captures the essence of their voice and mannerisms. Users will feel like they’re having a genuine conversation with their favorite brand, creating a deeper connection and a memorable brand experience.
We’re still putting the finishing touches on this groundbreaking feature, but we couldn’t resist sharing this exciting development for brands. We believe it will elevate their brand engagement to a whole new level.
What matters most to you? Why?
What matters most to me nowadays is using AI for the greater good. AI has the potential to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems, from healthcare to environmental sustainability, and I believe that by using AI ethically and responsibly, we can create a better future for all.
As someone who nowadays works in the field of AI, what matters most to me is ensuring that AI is used ethically and responsibly. AI has the power to amplify both good and bad outcomes, and it’s up to us as developers and users to ensure that it’s used in a way that benefits society as a whole.
It also matters most to me to ensure that AI is used in a way that is inclusive and equitable. AI has the potential to perpetuate biases and inequalities, but by actively working to mitigate these risks and building AI systems that are transparent and accountable, we can create a more just and equitable society.
There is also the fact that using AI to solve real-world problems and create positive social impact. Whether it’s improving healthcare outcomes, tackling climate change, or advancing scientific discovery, AI has the potential to transform our world for the better, and I’m proud to be part of a community that’s working towards these goals.
I want to emphasize the crucial role of my main business partner and CEO, Hassan Uriostegui, in the creation and success of TwinChat. Hassan is an incredible genius who invited me to join him in launching this revolutionary AI platform. His visionary leadership and strategic insights have been instrumental in shaping TwinChat into what it is today. I’m grateful for his collaboration and excited to continue working together to drive innovation in the AI industry and beyond.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.twinchatai.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/pakkoarideas
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinchatai/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/twinchat-ai/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/twinchat_ai
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@twinchat.ai https://pakko.org/
