New Initiative: AI Videos Highlight China's Pursuit of Technological Independence
New push for innovation: AI videos demonstrate China's technological self-sufficiency.
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Did you catch the "wedding" of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris? Naturally, the two U.S. presidential candidates are not actually getting married to each other. However, AI-generated videos depicting them sharing a kiss at a charming wedding ceremony went viral on Chinese social media before being taken down due to a lack of "generated by AI" tags.
Following the unveiling of OpenAI's impressive text-to-video service Sora, a surge of AI-created fan art videos appeared across Chinese video platforms.
These fan art creators did not have access to Sora, as it has not yet been made public; however, they released numerous decent AI videos featuring a range of impossible scenarios, such as ancient people enjoying hamburgers and movie adversaries embracing.
Most of these videos utilized AI services developed locally in China, including the Kling model from Kwai video service, Jimeng from TikTok, Vidu, which involved Tsinghua University, among others.
These tools are capable of generating everything from simplistic animations to intricate cinematic sequences, relying on user-provided text prompts or images.
From January to November 2024, the number of generative AI models approved by the government skyrocketed from fewer than 50 to over 300.
What is fueling this rapid growth? It’s the result of a blend of government backing, a flourishing tech ecosystem, and an expanding pool of AI talent. Recently, the Chinese government has implemented various policies designed to encourage innovation and position China as a global powerhouse in AI. Such measures have included increased funding for research, the creation of AI research centers, and favorable regulations.
However, AI is only one component of the broader picture. China’s commitment to technological self-sufficiency has sparked significant progress in areas such as 5G, quantum computing, and supercomputing. The government has emphasized that technological innovation is vital for the nation's long-term growth and security.
Olivia Brown for TROIB News
Following the unveiling of OpenAI's impressive text-to-video service Sora, a surge of AI-created fan art videos appeared across Chinese video platforms.
These fan art creators did not have access to Sora, as it has not yet been made public; however, they released numerous decent AI videos featuring a range of impossible scenarios, such as ancient people enjoying hamburgers and movie adversaries embracing.
Most of these videos utilized AI services developed locally in China, including the Kling model from Kwai video service, Jimeng from TikTok, Vidu, which involved Tsinghua University, among others.
These tools are capable of generating everything from simplistic animations to intricate cinematic sequences, relying on user-provided text prompts or images.
From January to November 2024, the number of generative AI models approved by the government skyrocketed from fewer than 50 to over 300.
What is fueling this rapid growth? It’s the result of a blend of government backing, a flourishing tech ecosystem, and an expanding pool of AI talent. Recently, the Chinese government has implemented various policies designed to encourage innovation and position China as a global powerhouse in AI. Such measures have included increased funding for research, the creation of AI research centers, and favorable regulations.
However, AI is only one component of the broader picture. China’s commitment to technological self-sufficiency has sparked significant progress in areas such as 5G, quantum computing, and supercomputing. The government has emphasized that technological innovation is vital for the nation's long-term growth and security.
Olivia Brown for TROIB News
