Slide 1: Do People Prefer AI Avatars That Look and Sound Like Themselves?. Slide 2: What are AI Avatars?. Slide 3: The Allure of Self-Resemblance. Slide 4: The Uncanny Valley & Beyond. Slide 5: User Preferences: A Mixed Bag. Slide 6: Context is King. Slide 7: Beyond Likeness: The Power of Personalization. Slide 8: Ethical and Societal Implications. Slide 9: Future Trends in AI Avatars. Slide 10: Conclusion