Cameo has introduced two beloved characters, Cookie Monster and Elmo, to its lineup of personalized video greeting options. For just $25, these iconic Sesame Street characters offer fun interactions, such as counting to your child’s age or naming items that start with the same letter as their name. Notably, these messages are generated using artificial intelligence, meaning that human voice recordings are not used.
Cookie Monster and Elmo join a diverse group of celebrities on Cameo, including Kenny G ($350), Danica McKellar ($150), and Billy Dee Williams ($300). Other animated figures available on the platform include Thomas the Tank Engine, Grumpy Bear from Care Bears, and JJ from CoComelon.
In one example, Cookie Monster enthusiastically says, “Hiya, it me, Cookie Monster. Me so excited to meet you and maybe share a cookie or two. Me love to sing ‘Happy Birthday,’ say goodnight before bedtime, or just say hi. Me can’t wait.”
The Sesame Street characters come with clear disclosures on their profiles, informing customers that they are powered by AI. As one description states, “Elmo is a virtual character powered by artificial intelligence. They will take the details you give them and craft a custom video just for you!”
While it remains to be seen whether parents will find value in these AI-generated greetings, they do offer a budget-friendly alternative—costing about 12% of the price of some other celebrity messages.