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In future, China’s news will be presented by AI anchor bots
- Monday | 12th November, 2018
WUZHEN, China (Reuters) – Chinese news readers may have some new competition – virtual AI anchors that can mimic human facial expressions and mannerisms while reading out reports. The AI anchor, developed by state news agency Xinhua and tech firm Sogou, was on display at the World Internet Conference in the eastern Chinese town of Wuzhen, drawing in curious passers-by. (By Cate Cadell; Reporting by Cate Cadell in Wuzhen; Writing by Adam Jourdan; Editing by Nick Macfie)Likes The anchor, modelled on real-life Chinese news reader Qiu Hao and sporting a black suit and red tie, is part of a major push by China to advance its prowess in AI technology, from surveillance equipment to self-driving cars. The conference is China’s top tech event of the year, and has in the past attracted names like Apple CEO Tim Cook and Alphabet head Sundar Pichai.
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