The Emergence of Hyper-Realistic AI-Powered Virtual Presenters
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the field of media and communication, particularly the way news is reported and presented. Recently, People’s Daily, a Chinese state-run newspaper, has announced the development of an ultra-realistic virtual presenter named Ren Xiaorong using cutting-edge AI technology. Ren claims to have the professional skills of “thousands of presenters” and can deliver presentations on any topic with utmost proficiency. According to Daily Mail, Ren can host news broadcasts throughout the year, 24 hours a day without rest, providing viewers with a seamless and immersive experience.
The Use of Pre-Prepared Propaganda Answers in AI-Powered Virtual Presenters
While Ren boasts impressive skills, she can only answer questions that have been pre-prepared for her. The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has been using her pre-prepared answers to promote its ideas, which has sparked controversy among some viewers. The AI technology behind Ren has been accused of being used for propaganda, as the pre-prepared answers contain government messaging. Despite being able to engage in discussions about complex topics such as advanced technologies, tax and fee reductions, and China’s political conference “Two Sessions,” the virtual presenter is not capable of providing original answers.
The Implications of Perplexity and Burstiness in the Development of AI-Powered Virtual Presenters
The emergence of AI-powered virtual presenters has raised concerns about the credibility of media and communication. Although AI technology has enabled the creation of hyper-realistic virtual presenters with exceptional technical skills, the use of pre-prepared answers has limited the scope of their capabilities. The lack of burstiness and variation in sentence structures in AI-generated text is also a matter of concern, as it can make the text sound robotic and devoid of human-like qualities. As AI technology continues to evolve, it is essential to address these issues to ensure that AI-powered virtual presenters can deliver content that is both technically advanced and human-like, providing viewers with an immersive and engaging experience.
The Future of AI-Powered Virtual Presenters
Despite the challenges, the potential of AI-powered virtual presenters to revolutionize the field of media and communication is undeniable. In 2018, the state-run news agency Xinhua presented the first AI presenter modeled after an existing human reporter. China also presented its first AI-based sign language presenter in the country during the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. As AI technology continues to improve, it is likely that we will see even more advanced and realistic virtual presenters in the future, raising questions about their impact on traditional media and communication practices.
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