Odia-based news outlet Odisha TV has announced India's first regional AI news anchor 'Lisa'. Lisa's arrival is a landmark moment in broadcast television and journalism, with the potential to revolutionize the industry.
In a video shared by OTV on Twitter, Lisa confidently introduced herself and expressed her excitement for this historic occasion. The news station revealed that she will soon be hosting a new update and showcasing her abilities as an AI news anchor. Lisa has an amazing ability to speak multiple languages including Odia, English, etc.
OTV acknowledged that training Lisa in Odia language is a challenge and revealed that efforts are underway to further improve her proficiency. The goal of this platform is to develop her interactive skills and allow seamless communication with others. The news station also encouraged viewers to connect with Lisa on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
AI Anchor collects, tracks, and categorizes what is said and who said it, and turns that data into usable, actionable information. Automatically generated, searchable action items keep important points in mind and avoid mistakes.
Two years ago, China introduced Xinhua, an AI news anchor that can imitate human voices, gestures and mannerisms in 3D. The Chinese government fully or partially funds Xinhua.
Earlier this year, India Today, Group introduced AI news anchor Sana. Sana was announced during the 20th India Today Conclave. India Today Vice President Kari Pury described Sana as “bright, gorgeous, ageless, tireless, speaks multiple languages and is completely under my control”.
The introduction of Lisa proves that the boundaries of AI in the media industry continue to be pushed, opening up new possibilities for engaging and dynamic news presentations in different languages and regional contexts.
