2023 Virtual Beings Group China Timeline

2023 Virtual Beings Group China Timeline

2023, December - Guangzhou Frontop Digital Creative Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the development of digital humans for interactive digital ecosystems
2023, December - Bank of Shanghai and SenseTime collaborate to launch AI digital employees “Hai Xiaozhi” and “Hai Xiaohui”
2023, December - Douyin implements regulatory measures on the use of digital humans in AIGC content
2023, December - Hongqi and Tencent collaborate on a virtual spokesperson mini-program to advance digital-human branding
2023, December - Research paper spotlight: Alibaba researchers introduce “Make-A-Character” for high-quality text-to-3D character generation
2023, December - Fu Shou Yuan International Group pioneers AI “digital humans” for funeral and mourning services
2023, December - ZKTrend / 元力趋势网 profiled as a Chinese platform dedicated to the digital-human industry
2023, December - China’s hyper-realistic virtual human AYAYI (MetaHuman-based) launches a fashion brand blending physical and digital elements
2023, December - Baidu announces a patent for creating digital humans with varied personalities
2023, December - China launches its first Digital Human IP database (Yuanli Trend Network / 元力趋势网)
2023, December - Suiqu Technology (Beijing) profiled as a leader in AI virtual digital-human anchors and live-broadcast software
2023, December - Sichuan Big Data Conference showcases digital journalists and advances in AI-driven media
2023, December - Healthcare focus: rise of intelligent, humanistic digital humans transforming healthcare services
2023, December - Consumer story: bereaved users turn to “digital humans” for comfort and remembrance
2023, December - Profile: Zhao Tianqi’s work on AI and virtual digital-human technology
2023, December - Digital strategy analysis: engaging China’s youth via digital humans and AIGC (China Journalists Association context)
2023, December - Profile: Zheng Yicheng’s leadership and innovation in the virtual digital-human industry
2023, December - Presentation coverage: AI integration in consumer industries discussed at the 2023 Unicorn Summit (China context)
2023, December - Beijing job market signal: “Virtual Human Algorithm Engineer” roles highlighted (Tencent hiring context)
2023, December - Shanghai Jiao Tong University introduces a virtual digital news anchor
2023, December - China Unicom Online promotes digital human technologies at a Guangzhou marketing event
2023, December - China Unicom advances realistic, interactive virtual persona applications
2023, December - “China’s Digital Humans: A 2023 Year in Review” sector recap post
2023, December - Digital avatars used in a UN Trade and Development Conference context
2023, December - 36Kr WISE 2023 coverage: AIGC + digital-human applications discussed
2023, December - Traditional Beijing brands succeed using AI-powered live streaming with a Beijing-dialect digital person
2023, November - Small holographic BOX display, WeChat or details
2023, November - Beijing hosts Kazakhstan cultural festival + “Digital People” project launch to foster youth friendship
2023, November - Soul app context: Gen Z “friendship recession” and digital social dynamics (China social trend post)
2023, November - Nanjing Silicon-Based Intelligent Technology develops realistic digital human “Aixia”
2023, November - Wasu Group’s development of “Ai Jia”: advancing the role of digital humans in technology and culture
2023, November - Guangxi Huzhen Technology Co., Ltd.: virtual human technology and AI-driven chat applications for the metaverse
2023, November - Yizhi Intelligent Technology’s digital avatars: innovation in AI-powered live streaming
2023, November - China International Advertising Festival: virtual humans rise in modern marketing
2023, November - Shiyou Technology’s role in advancing digital-human technology at the Asian Entertainment Industry Expo (Macau)
2023, November - Beijing Zhongke Jiangnan Information Technology obtains patent for AI digital-human construction methods
2023, November - Xmov/Mofa Technology: advancing digital human innovation in AI
2023, November - Profile: 4U Tech and the rise of digital human “Ayang”
2023, November - Digital health assistant “Anzhen’er” enhances patient care in Chinese hospitals
2023, November - Essay-style post: digital humans in China’s travel, tourism, and cultural industries
2023, November - Virtual idols trend: intersection of AI and cultural companionship
2023, November - China Telecom post: advancements and applications of digital-human technology
2023, November - China International Import Expo context: digital humans showcased for interaction/engagement
2023, November - Baidu virtual idol “Du Xiaoxiao” opens Taobao store during Double 11 (e-commerce activation)
2023, November - Meta-Zen Tech profiled as AIGC/metaverse/virtual-digital-human solution provider
2023, November - Virtual romance/gaming trend post (China-focused)
2023, November - Rising trends in China’s AI digital human industry: growth, customer insights, and innovation
2023, November - Taiwan influencer “Chen Yiru” controversy (AI avatar / livestream deception context)
2023, November - Documentary “East Wind Rises” uses digital humans to narrate Belt and Road cultural exchange
2023, November - Digital human representation of Li Bai featured at a global digital exhibition (Hangzhou/Yunqi context)
2023, October - Virtual Influencers in Advertising and E-Commerce: Developments and Ethical Considerations in Japan and China
2023, October - In Shanghai, third grader Vincent uses an AI-generated avatar named Annie (“Call Annie”) for weekly English classes via FaceTime
2023, October - The “Nvwa Plan”: Digitizing Chinese Culture for Global Reach
2023, October - Tencent Holdings Limited in China is seeking a Virtual Human Senior Content Planner
2023, October - Launch of the Digital Human Standards Working Group in China
2023, October - Chinese AI-related firm Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology says it has raised over $341.8m this year
2023, October - Digital Humans Gain Momentum at the 2023 World VR Industry Conference
2023, October - Rise of Virtual Anchors in China: Benefits, Challenges, and the Path to Regulation
2023, October - Paraverse Technology Limited: Step into the world of Colorful Group (七彩虹), one of China’s leading DIY gaming hardware manufacturers
2023, October - Digital Humans in the Modern Chinese Market: A Comprehensive Overview
2023, October - Unlocking the Sensory Potential of Virtual Digital Humans in Consumer Marketing
2023, October - Introduction of Innovative Digital Human Holographic Cabin by Hangzhou Monster Smart Technology
2023, October - Synthesis of Ideologies: The Evolution of Chinese Communism in the Age of AI and Digital Humans
2023, October - Huilan Technology (Beijing): AI and information software company focused on Chinese natural language understanding and digital human interaction
2023, September - Italy’s Controversial Virtual Venus Campaign Targets Chinese Tourists
2023, September - DTPI 2023 (IEEE Digital Twins & Parallel Intelligence) hosted with the Chinese Association of Automation; “Monadao” theme enabling DAO-style digital human governance
2023, September - Introducing Xin Mei: A Leap in AI-Powered Broadcasting by China News Service
2023, September - Digital Humans Take Center Stage at Beijing’s International Service Trade Fair
2023, September - Preserving Heritage Through Innovation: The Role of Digital Humans in Promoting Traditional Chinese Culture
2023, September - CGTN China24: Digital human image appears at the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing
2023, September - Legal Complexities of Virtual Anchors in China
2023, September - Tencent and the Evolution of Digital Humans
2023, September - Breaking Communication Barriers: The Journey of an AI-Powered Sign Language Translation System
2023, September - In China, artificial intelligence extends its hold on daily life - FRANCE 24 English
2023, August - Qianyan: Pioneering the Future of Digital Humans with Sign Language and Cloud Rendering
2023, August - Art and Technology: AI-Powered Performances Illuminate China’s Grand Evening
2023, August - Xiaoguan: The Digital Human Reporter Revolutionizing New Media Communication in China
2023, August - Exploring the Popularity of Digital Human Live Streaming: A Comparative Analysis of China and Other Markets
2023, August - Juli Dimension’s AI Revolution: Transforming Entertainment with “Cybactor”
2023, August - Shenzhen SK Electronics (Guangdong) Introduces miniLED Holographic Glass Technology
2023, August - Shiyou Technology Leads the Digital Human Metaverse Revolution
2023, August - Digital Humans Preserving Cultural Heritage
2023, August - Yinsheng Shuhui Partners with Tencent Zhiying to Advance Digital Human Applications in Brand Marketing and E-Commerce
2023, August - Digital Humans Take Center Stage at China Internet Security Conference (ISC 2023)
2023, August - Kuaishou Introduces “Kuaishou Zhibo”: A New Digital Human Product at Photosynthesis Creators Conference
2023, August - China Unicom Launches Digital Human Video Ringtone Feature, Enabling Users to Create Virtual Avatars
2023, August - China Telecom Introduces “Xinyi”: A New-Generation Hyper-Realistic Digital Human at 2023 Mid-Term Results Presentation
2023, August - Digital Humans in China: An Interview with Li Yan of Dianjing Digital Technology
2023, August - Reviving a Legend: Teresa Teng’s Hologram Concert Celebrates Mother’s Day with Virtual Human Technology
2023, August - Touch Beijing [removed from Facebook]: China Will See at Least 1 Million New Digital Humans This Year
2023, August - SIGGRAPH 2023 Technical Papers: Digital Humans Research Highlights (China-Related)
2023, August - 2023 Top 10 Digital Human Practice Cases in China
2023, August - Meta Holdings and Siba Culture Unveil “Heartful Dance River”: Virtual Human AI Model for the Metaverse
2023, August - The Digital Human Industry in China: A Glimpse into 2023
2023, August - Tiaoyue Intelligent: Beijing-Based Digital Human Technology Company Profile
2023, July - China Digital Human Navigation Plan Officially Launches, Welcomes First Batch of 30 Partners at 22nd China Internet Conference
2023, July - Hushida AI, headquartered in Guangdong, China, creates advanced digital virtual assistants using a real person’s voice and likeness
2023, July - Digital Theater: Exploring the Use and Impact of Digital Humans in Stage Performances
2023, July - China Digital Human Development Promotion Forum Launches: Showcasing ‘Tujia Xiumei’, a Digital Character Bridging Modern Tech with Traditional Culture
2023, July - First Metaverse Digital Human Innovation Application Competition Concludes in Shenzhen
2023, July - Exploring the Rapid Development and Future Trends of Virtual Digital Humans and Media Convergence in China
2023, July - Xinjiang Unveils Ultra-Realistic Virtual Digital Human “Kunlongxi” as Cultural Ambassador
2023, July - Summary of AI news anchors: Channel 1 (Russia), Xinhua News Agency (China), KBC 9 (South Korea), and Salman Al Ansari (Dubai)
2023, July - Beijing Unveils Digital Human Certification Platform at Global Digital Economy Conference
2023, July - Beijing Miaoyin’s AI ‘Lu Xunyue’ Recognized as the ‘World’s First Chinese Studies AI Digital Person’ by Guinness World Records
2023, July - China Internet Conference 2023 to Highlight Digital Human Innovations and Launch China Digital Person Pilot Program
2023, July - iFlytek’s AI-Powered Virtual People Revolutionizing Industries and Facilitating Interaction
2023, July - Chinese Startup Deemos Aims to Revolutionize Digital Human Creation with Ultra-High Resolution Facial Scanning, Eyes Japan Market Expansion
2023, July - Beijing Qingping Tianyi Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in AI virtual human live broadcasting using twin digital human technology
2023, June - Huawei Cloud MetaStudio: AI pipeline animates virtual humans with emotional TTS lip-sync within 100ms
2023, June - Shenzhen Phantom Future Leads in AI Virtual Human Solutions at Smart Tourism Conference
2023, June - AI Digital Human Solution Provider, FOCO, Secures Multi-Million RMB in Angel Financing
2023, June - Touch Beijing [removed from Facebook]: Virtual digital humans showcased at the 19th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair
2023, June - Nike collaborated with Final Frontier to create “Athletars” shopping avatars for the Chinese e-commerce platform Tmall
2023, June - Yuan Clone Digital Human Platform Shines at 13th Industry Development Summit
2023, June - Zhongguancun Forum 2023: cloud mirror makes cartoon avatars for retail, education; 300+ stores
2023, May - Idolverse by Beijing Haibaichuan quickly builds customizable AI digital humans for metaverse
2023, May - China Mobile Marks 20-Year Partnership with Launch of Digital Avatar ‘Classmate Chou’
2023, May - Shenzhen Phantom Future Wins Best Real-time Interactive Industry Application Award at 6th Digital China Summit for AI Virtual Human Product
2023, May - anyHuman Introduces Ultra-Realistic Digital Human Application
2023, May - China’s dairy industry joins virtual human hype
2023, April - Shiyou Technology’s AI digital human product “Shiyou BOTA” officially launched
2023, April - Metaverse is hot, and virtual humans enter the marketing “battlefield”
2023, April - The virtual digital human industry is booming, and Tianyi Cloud provides surging computing power for industrial innovation
2023, April - In 2023 Qingdao Film and Television Week, the virtual digital human recommendation officer “Xianyi” will be launched
2023, April - SenseTime’s AI digital human helps Bank of Ningbo financial outlets open a “new window”
2023, April - Undertakers in China use AI to allow people to communicate with their deceased loved ones
2023, April - Hebei Expressway and Baidu released the industry’s first smart highway AI digital human
2023, April - “2023 (Second) China Virtual Human Industry Conference and AIGC Innovation Development Forum” was successfully held
2023, March - Be careful, your opponents are “digital people”
2023, March - SenseTime strives to bridge the physical and digital worlds in Translucia with its proprietary SenseMARS Avatar platform.
2023, March - China’s newest Al news anchor says you will soon be able to see her everywhere, always
2023, March - Search engine giant Baidu is behind a number of digital employees in China, from McDonald’s ambassadors to financial advisers. Others in the country are also experimenting with a more virtual workforce, including in the C-suite.
2023, March - Realized intelligent human-computer interaction for the first time, super-realistic digital human + AIGC interpreted the work report of the Supreme Law
2023, March - Our virtual human technology iMetaStar was featured on Beijing Satellite TV Health 520 yesterday! We break world record for realtime virtual human livestreaming
2023, March - Odin Technology, a virtual human underlying technology company, completed the Pre-A round of financing, and Yida Capital exclusively invested
2023, March - Afternoon tea at the [National People’s Congress] and CPPCC | The digital human “Sister Flower” breaks the dimension for the first time, and Yongfeng Village looks for the “Yongfeng” password
2023, February - Which virtual digital person in the Metaverse is better?
2023, February - Install ChatGPT for digital humans? Many companies responded
2023, February - Tianyu Digital madly chased the stock price of the trend and took a roller coaster, with a net loss of about 200 million yuan in 2022
2023, February - Digital Domain joins forces with Deva Studio to increase the layout of WEB3.0
2023, February - Dison is the first batch to connect to Baidu Wenxin Yiyan (ERNIE Bot), sprinting the last mile of smart virtual digital people
2023, February - China’s virtual human industry: driving industry market size is expected to reach 640.27 billion yuan in 2025
2023, February - Decoding China’s virtual human industry (interview with Nicky Yu, creator of China’s first Meta human AYAYI)
2023, February - Baidu’s new patent in AI field authorized: virtual digital human will speak more like real people
2023, February - iiMedia Research report on China’s AI virtual human industry (market status, demand, growth space)
2023, February - Intro post from Shenzhen, China virtual human company (MIRATURE / withufuture)
2023, February - Launched AI virtual human brain technology platform “Deshi Smart” (Early projects)
2023, February - 2022–2023 China’s Virtual Human Industry: Optimizing industrial policies and promoting healthy development of the industry
2023, January - Focusing on innovation and empowerment, Baiming Group helps Ming culture to upgrade and rejuvenate
2023, January - Sogou “Digital Human Platform” software copyright registration approved (version listed)
2023, January - China Academy of Information and Communications Technology announced digital human evaluation results; Baidu Smart Yunxiling ranked top
2023, January - Behind the original “Salted Fish Strong” virtual live broadcast: how Kuaishou reconstructs the path of IP development
2023, January - Dream Galaxy won the Golden Puffer Award “Annual Investment Value Digital Human Company Award”
2023, January - Operator of digital human “AYAYI” raises funding and expands globally
2023, January - “AI idiom tour in Handan” promotes digital display of idiom/allusion culture
2023, January - “Tabcut” supports e-commerce content with AI video generation and easy virtual human live distribution
2023, January - Tianyu + Yixin Entertainment cooperation to expand virtual human commercialization / digital pan-entertainment
2023, January - Wuhan urban virtual image spokesperson released (virtual digital humans for city image endorsement)
2023, January - Reported expectation: China big tech + virtual human industry to grow ~50% annually through 2025
2023, January - “Digital Human Accelerator” / entrepreneurial program operations mentioned (metaverse-related business)
2023, January - Ling Yunguang virtual digital human technology highlights broader digital-economy applications (World Cup-related usage)
2023, January - Huawei invests in digital human technology developer Juli Dimension (Beijing company)
2023, January - 1:1 digital avatar of a real person + metaverse “script killing”; Guangzhou virtual world tour project