The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) plays a central role in the development, standardization, and governance of virtual humans (???) in China. CAICT has led the drafting and international standardization of virtual human technologies, with proposals approved by the ITU-T (International Telecommunication Union). These standards address technical frameworks, application systems, evaluation criteria, and security requirements for digital humans. CAICT has also released white papers, such as the AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) White Paper, and conducted nationwide assessments of virtual human product capabilities, safety, and ethical compliance.
Their work spans from high-precision 3D avatars and real-time interactive systems to generative AI models for content creation, promoting their use in sectors such as education, healthcare, media, e-commerce, and government services. The organization collaborates with ministries, local governments, and companies to drive innovation in digital humans, while also leading initiatives like the “Metaverse Case Collection” and “AI Medical Device Innovation” programs. CAICT emphasizes regulatory frameworks and responsible AI governance, ensuring that virtual humans are developed and deployed with safety, reliability, and compliance in mind.