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The presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in mainstream media has steadily increased in recent years, with many countries already adopting AI in various aspects such as local broadcasting and publishing.
It is undeniable that many people around the world are still coming to terms with the penetration of technology into many industries, as well as pointing out the ethical implications for employment. However, many also acknowledge the fact that artificial intelligence (AI), if used correctly, has the potential to become a tool in media, broadcasting, and journalism.
China was the first country to move to employ AI-generated news anchors in 2018. The country's state-run news agency, Xinhua News Agency, and Chinese technology company Sogou developed the first AI anchor, which was unveiled at the 2018 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen. , Zhejiang Province, China.
Xinhua News Agency and Sogou developed and patterned the AI anchor after actual Xinhua news anchors. One of them was an English-speaking caster named after Zhang Zhao, and the other was a Chinese-speaking caster named after Qiu Hao. In 2019, the company introduced its first female AI anchor, Xin Xiaomeng, who debuted at the political conference “Two Sessions” in March 2019.
A few years later, in 2023, the world began to adapt to the era of AI technology, especially in the field of journalism. More countries, including Asia and Europe, are introducing their own AI news anchors.
Below is a list of countries that have launched their own AI-generated news anchors that are currently active and the launch date.
India
Sana (Aaj Tak News Channel) – She made history in 2023 by delivering a news report entirely in French.
Lisa (Odisha TV) – She provides breaking news in English and Odia, the language spoken in India. India's first regional AI newscaster.
Soundarya (Power TV) – She gives the weather forecast.
Indonesia
Nadira (TVOne) – Modeled after TVOne's human news anchor Fahada Indi. She can speak English with British and American accents, Chinese, and local dialects (Javanese and Sundanese). Besides Nadira, multiple AI anchors have been introduced in the country, including Sasha, Bhumi, Loni, Andini, Devano, Kiko, Anya, Rania, and Glenn.
Taiwan
Ni Zhen (July 2023) – FTV News. She was created using Artificial Intelligence Global Company (AIGC) technology.
Kuwait
Fedha – She is the first AI news anchor in the Middle East.
Malaysia
Joon (Astro Awani Channel 501) – He delivers evening news reports in Malay.
Monica – She is more Scandinavian in appearance and appears on Astro Awani’s Agenda AWANI talk show every night.
Greece
Hermes (ERT) – He is named after the Greek messenger of the gods.
bangladesh
Aparajita (Channel 24) – She was featured in the 7pm bulletin on the private television station Channel 24.
South Korea
Zae In (SBS) – She was created by the company Pulse9 and its technology “Deep Real AI”. She is also a member of the virtual girl group IITERNITI. She will be reporting on SBS's current affairs corner “Morning Wide Part 3.''
Y-Go and Y-On (YTN News Channel) – These two (male and female, respectively) were developed by AI development company ESTsoft by combining the faces of YTN employees.
J-na (Weekly Jeju) – Delivering the latest policy information and news on Jeju Island.
Philippines
Maia and Marco (GMA Network) – They are the first AI-generated sportscasters in the Philippines. The two made their debut at the start of NCAA Season 99.
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