JD.com Unveils Richard Liu Qiangdong’s AI Avatar as Live Stream Host

JD.com is ramping up the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance customer experience. Most recently, the company introduced an AI avatar, represented by Richard Liu Qiangdong, during two live-streaming events. This technological advancement for JD.com coincides with a global trend among large corporations adopting AI to boost their revenues.

JD.com Debts Founder’s AI Avatar

JD.com, a large Chinese e-commerce platform, has increased its use of artificial intelligence (AI) recently. Notably, the company’s chairman and founder, Richard Liu Qiangdong, unveiled his AI avatar as the host of two live-streaming events on Tuesday.

The South China Morning Post reports that JD.com’s ChatRhino large language model allowed Liu’s digital avatar to convincingly replicate not only the founder’s appearance, tone of voice, and accent, but also his distinctive hand movements during speech. Similar technology is employed in training models like ChatGPT and other generative AI services.

AI Growth Engulfs All Companies Alike

JD.com isn’t the only company investing in AI technology. According to Fred Havemeyer, who leads software and AI research at Macquarie, there will be a significant increase in the use of generative AI software around 2024. This trend is expected to affect over two-thirds of jobs in the future. A notable illustration of this shift is Apple’s recent commitment to developing AI products.

IT companies, driven by their financial goals, are making a push into artificial intelligence services. Microsoft is one such company, bringing on board major industry players to enhance its AI technology offerings. In the future, having the required skills for various industries will be essential for securing employment as many businesses integrate AI products into their operations.

With more companies integrating artificial intelligence into their operations, it’s no surprise that this technology is gaining significant importance. Nvidia’s current success is a clear representation of AI‘s impact on market leaders. In the latest quarter, Nvidia reported an adjusted EPS of $5.16 on a revenue of $22.1 billion. Analysts had predicted revenues of $20.4 billion and earnings per share of $4.60 instead.

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2024-04-17 03:33