China is stepping up efforts to regulate its fast-growing “digital human” industry, as emotionally immersive AI avatars – some modeled after deceased loved ones – gain widespread traction across the country. The move comes as both the technology’s commercial potential and ethical risks become increasingly visible.
Grief, Technology And A Growing Industry
Zhang Xinyu, a 47-year-old woman from Liaoning province, turned to artificial intelligence after losing her father to cancer. Working with a company called Super Brain, she created a digital avatar that looks and sounds like him, allowing her to continue conversations online. The experience, she told AFP, helped her cope with grief and regain emotional strength.
AI Chatbots UnsplashHer story reflects a broader trend in China, where AI-generated “digital humans” are rapidly gaining popularity. These avatars – often lifelike in appearance and behavior – are widely used across social media, especially
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