Taking a real human host as the prototype, Guo Guo, iFLYTEK's AI virtual anchor is broadcasting news. (PHOTO: SCREENSHOT)

By QI Liming

Live anchors and AI virtual anchors of iFLYTEK made their first appearance on Douyin (Chinese version of TikTok) on May 15.

With the help of an "AI virtual human Live Broadcasting System," AI virtual anchors not only copy the appearance of human anchors, but also are equipped with the ability to do live broadcasting.

iFLYTEK's "AI virtual human Live Broadcasting System" can not only select facial features according to audience's preferences and needs, creating a brand new virtual human, but can also utilize the voice of the human anchor or customize voice characteristics, thus realizing the "private customization" of the AI virtual anchor. An AI virtual anchor's personality can be customized from a range of features.

iFLYTEK's AI virtual anchor relies on voice recognition, face modeling, lip prediction, audio drive and other autonomous key technologies. Users can actuate virtual humans for live broadcasts through text or voice input, so as to realize intelligent drive and make virtual live broadcast fast and convenient.

AI virtual anchors can be used in the fields of media, finance, culture and tourism. They are able to provide automatic production of audio and video content, and intelligent interactive AI products and services, realizing the customer value of automation and intelligence.