Hey tech enthusiasts! JD.com, one of the Chinese mainland's top e-commerce platforms, is shaking things up! They've just announced that an AI clone of their chairman and CEO, Liu Qiangdong, will host a livestream shopping session. How cool is that? 🤩
Powered by JD's own language model, ChatRhino (or Yanxi in Chinese), the AI Liu is set to make his debut on Tuesday night. In a teaser video, the digital doppelgänger shared that he'll be dishing out insights on \"food, reading, and lifestyle.\" We can't wait to see what he has in store! 📚🍜
The AI clone doesn't just talk the talk—it moves! In the video, it performed detailed gestures like pinching his thumb and index finger together, making the experience more lifelike and engaging. It's like Liu Qiangdong is right there with you! 😲
Content Wars: The New Battlefield 🏁
Content is becoming the name of the game for China's internet giants. Bytedance's Douyin (China's TikTok) has been leading the pack, but others are gearing up to join the race. 🏃♀️💨
Tencent, based in southern China, is betting big on WeChat Channels, a video feed on its popular messaging and social media app. They see it as a golden opportunity for growth. Similarly, Meituan, often dubbed China's Groupon, is rolling out the red carpet for high-quality content creators. Creators can earn up to 30,000 RMB ($4,143) monthly, with special bonuses ranging from 8,000 to 18,000 RMB. Cha-ching! 💰
According to the annual report on China's internet audiovisual services, the industry boasts over 1 billion users. Short video applications have the highest retention rates, with over 70% of users hooked on short videos and livestream shopping. It's safe to say that content is king! 👑
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
