12 Questions
What service allows Chinese netizens to create a digital avatar of their loved ones for a minimum cost?
AI technology service
How did Taiwanese singer Bao Xiaobai use AI technology to remember his deceased daughter?
Resurrect her through AI algorithms
What motivated Bao Xiaobai to spend over a year experimenting with AI technology?
To bring back his daughter's voice
What has been the public perception of Bao Xiaobai's use of AI to 'resurrect' his daughter?
Critiqued as a sign of mental instability
What is the estimated market size for 'digital humans' in China?
12bn yuan
What is one aspect of China's AI industry mentioned in the text?
'Digital humans' market growth
What was the primary reason cited for China's tech companies being adept at creating digital humans?
The country's large population of livestreamers who generate substantial sales
What was the reaction of Qiao Renliang's parents to the AI-generated video of their deceased son?
They were outraged and felt the video exposed painful scars
What was the purpose of the digital clone of SenseTime's founder, Tang Xiao'ou, giving a speech at the company's annual general meeting?
To demonstrate the company's capabilities in creating digital humans
What legal concerns were raised regarding the use of AI to create digital versions of deceased individuals?
Lawyers in China argued that such content should be banned if it causes mental pain to the relatives of the deceased
What was the main purpose of using AI to create digital versions of deceased individuals during the tomb-sweeping festival?
To help grieving families reconnect with their loved ones who have passed away
What was the key message conveyed by the AI-generated digital version of the singer Qiao Renliang in the video?
That Qiao Renliang's spirit would never truly leave his fans and loved ones
Study Notes
China's Digital Humans and Livestreamers
- China's tech companies are skilled at creating digital humans, partly due to the large number of livestreamers who use AI to create clones of themselves to promote products 24/7.
- In 2022, livestreamers generated an estimated 5tn yuan in sales.
SenseTime and Digital Clones
- SenseTime, a leading AI company, showed off its digital human skills by creating a digital clone of its founder, Tang Xiao'ou, who passed away in 2022.
- The digital clone gave a speech at SenseTime's annual general meeting, demonstrating the company's ability to create realistic digital humans.
Tomb-Sweeping Festival and Digital Afterlives
- The tomb-sweeping festival provides an opportunity for people to use AI to resurrect their loved ones, with some services offering digital avatars for as little as 20 yuan (£2.20).
- Digital clones are being used to create new content, such as videos, featuring the deceased, which raises concerns about consent and potential harm to relatives.
Case Studies
- Taiwanese singer Bao Xiaobai used AI to "resurrect" his 22-year-old daughter, who died in 2022, by creating a video of her singing happy birthday to her mother.
- Bao spent over a year experimenting with AI technology to achieve this.
Digital Humans Market
- The market size for "digital humans" in China was worth 12bn yuan in 2022 and is expected to quadruple by 2025.
Explore the intersection of ancient traditions and modern technology during the Chinese tomb-sweeping festival, as innovative mourners create digital avatars of their ancestors using artificial intelligence. Learn about this unique way of honoring and remembering loved ones.
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