The Xinhua News Agency Enters the Future with Its Computer-powered News Anchors
Kalin Ned — February 21, 2019 — Pop Culture
References: scmp & designtaxi
A state-owned Chinese news agency is making the best out of artificial intelligence technology with the launch of its AI news anchors. The entities present a combination of "graphics and audio of real-life humans." The project has been executed in collaboration with Beijing-based search engine operator Sogou.
Although still in its development stages, Xinhua maintains that its AI news anchors will unlock the possibility for realistic speech and facial expressions. The all-digital entities can deliver news in both English and Chinese. They will definitely prove to be a more cost-effective venture for the agency as an AI news anchor can work round the clock.
The digital news-delivery method has been launched on Xinhua's internet and mobile platforms.
Although still in its development stages, Xinhua maintains that its AI news anchors will unlock the possibility for realistic speech and facial expressions. The all-digital entities can deliver news in both English and Chinese. They will definitely prove to be a more cost-effective venture for the agency as an AI news anchor can work round the clock.
The digital news-delivery method has been launched on Xinhua's internet and mobile platforms.
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