The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ukraine has appointed Victoria Shi as its new spokesperson. Unlike other spokespeople, Shi is an AI creation. In a video released at 3:33 a.m., she introduces herself as a young dark-haired woman dressed in black and adorned with the colors of Ukraine. She explains that she was created by the ministry to provide high-quality information on various topics.
Shi will inform the public about consular affairs and the work of consulates protecting Ukrainian citizens worldwide. She instructs viewers on how to identify original videos by scanning a QR code included in the footage. The video concludes with Shi expressing her excitement for the future and the opportunity for cooperation.
The official unveiling of this digital spokesperson was made on social media with a tweet from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Although senior government officials made no mention of Shi on their accounts, Ukraine’s representative to the United Nations praised the initiative as a significant step towards the country’s technological progress and innovation across all sectors.
This introduction marks a historic moment for Ukraine as it embraces AI technology in its communication strategy.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ukraine has appointed Victoria Shi as its new spokesperson. Unlike other spokespeople, Shi is an AI creation that has been created to provide high-quality information on various topics.
In a video released at 3:33 a.m., Shi introduces herself as a young dark-haired woman dressed in black and adorned with the colors of Ukraine. She explains that she was created by the ministry to inform people about consular affairs and the work of consulates protecting Ukrainian citizens worldwide.
Shi instructs viewers on how to identify original videos by scanning a QR code included in the footage. The video concludes with Shi expressing her excitement for the future and her eagerness to cooperate with others.
The official unveiling of this digital spokesperson was made on social media with a tweet from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Although senior government officials made no mention of Shi on their accounts, Ukraine’s representative to the United Nations praised the initiative as an important step towards technological progress and innovation across all sectors.
This introduction marks an exciting moment for Ukraine as it embraces AI technology in its communication strategy.
