According to Li Shiyan, head of Baidu's virtual people and robotics division, companies can hire a virtual person for about $14k a year in China, and some of their customers include state media, local tourism boards, and financial services businesses.
Businesses in China are paying a lot of money for virtual workers in a variety of fields, including customer service and the entertainment sector.
The number of virtual persons projects that tech company Baidu has worked on for clients has doubled since 2021, with prices ranging from as little as $2,800 to an astounding $14,300 per year, according to the company.
With the use of machine learning, sound technology, and animation, virtual humans can sing, dance, and even engage in livestream interaction. These virtual people have been spotted on the edges of the American internet, but they have been increasingly seen in Chinese cyberspace.
According to Li Shiyan, head of Baidu's virtual people and robotics division, some cu...
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