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Chinese state news agency unveils 'the world's first 3D AI anchor' after 'cloning' a human reporter
2020-05-22
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news]
  • Xinhua reveals its first AI-powered newsreader using 3D modelling technology

  • Footage shows the lifelike virtual presenter making her debut in a virtual studio

  • Developers said they 'cloned' the looks and actions of a journalist at the agency

  • The news outlet had introduced four 2D AI anchors before the latest creation
Posted by:Skidmark

#7  Already in the works with video game NPCs.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2020-05-22 17:56  

#6  Let's do this with Hollywood actors and other celebs.
Posted by: charger   2020-05-22 15:53  

#5  They discovered Max Headroom.
I stand in awe of China Strong!
Posted by: swksvolFF   2020-05-22 10:35  

#4  ^ Early Snark O' The Day. Graphic added for Bob
Posted by: Frank G   2020-05-22 08:01  

#3  as with any technology, you start out simple, so it makes sense that the first AI mimics something that isn't very intelligent.
Posted by: Bob Grorong1136   2020-05-22 07:55  

#2  Learn to code
Posted by: Procopius2k   2020-05-22 07:25  

#1  Makes sense. Should be pretty easy to train AI models for journalist-bots here, too. Just build a linguistic corpus with the phrase du jour parroted by every blue check Twitter media character and apply some machine learning altos, rinse and repeat.
Posted by: Lex   2020-05-22 07:25  

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