Jiangsu Digital Human Timeline

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Jiangsu Province in China has rapidly developed its digital human industry, integrating virtual humans into diverse sectors such as governance, education, tourism, healthcare, media, and commerce. The province held its first major competition, the “Mobile Cup” Jiangsu Digital Human Application Innovation Contest, co-hosted by the Jiangsu Artificial Intelligence Society, Nanjing University, and China Mobile Jiangsu, to foster innovation and promote applications of AI-driven digital humans. Numerous companies and universities across Jiangsu are actively developing virtual characters using technologies like multimodal deep learning, 3D modeling, and generative AI. Examples include virtual government assistants, digital anchors, digital prosecutors, and AI guides. Cities like Wuxi, Suzhou, Nanjing, and Xuzhou have launched digital human matrices for 24/7 public services, while enterprises such as Guiji AI and KreadoAI are leading in technological innovation.

The provincial capital Nanjing is emerging as a hub for digital human development, with a concentration of companies directly involved in AI-generated personas, virtual interaction platforms, and supporting technologies. Suning.com has developed a nationally certified digital human synthesis algorithm, indicating integration of digital human capabilities into major commercial platforms. Several companies with the Nanjing Chang prefix are engaged in digital human–related fields, including Nanjing Changya Intelligent Technology and Nanjing Changmo Technology Services, which contribute to algorithmic and platform development. Digital Human Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. and Nanjing Huizhi are involved in the R&D and industrialization of virtual human systems, including live streaming and tourism consumption applications. Additional firms such as Nanjing Changdecheng Electric and Nanjing Changxin Machinery are exploring digital human applications in industrial and mechanical contexts.