To commemorate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth on the 16 December, fans will have the chance to chat with one of her most recognisable heroines, the world-first Elizabeth Bennet avatar, or Lizzy as she is known.

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Lizzy was the result of an innovative collaboration between UCA, StarPal.ai and Jane Austen’s House to explore the previously uncharted depths of AI-powered avatars from the fictional world.

Alongside a meticulously curated knowledge bank, which included a treasure trove of original Jane Austen works, historical facts, and scholarly insights, Lizzy was developed to mirror empathy and humour: the human qualities of Austen’s character as detailed in Pride and Prejudice.

Lizzy was made possible by the financial support of the GAIN (Games and Innovation Nexus), a £2.3m programme led by UCA, the University of Surrey, and the University of Warwick. 

For more information and to chat with Lizzy online, visit https://gain.uca.ac.uk/lizzy/.