Jilin Digital Human Timeline

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Jilin has launched a comprehensive digital human initiative focused on promoting ice and snow culture through AI-driven virtual characters and immersive technologies. Central to this effort are the virtual digital humans “Chuyi” and “Xuanlong,” recognized as China’s first ice and snow cultural digital figures. These characters anchor the “Changbai Snow World” digital tourism brand and appear in high-fidelity promotional videos, interactive museum exhibits like the Smart Holographic Cabin, and online platforms. Jilin is integrating digital humans into live commerce, virtual exhibitions, public services, banking (e.g., Jilin Bank’s AI employee “Yuanji”), education, and broadcasting. Collaborations with universities and tech companies are advancing AI, 3D modeling, and metaverse applications. The province is also promoting its digital economy through initiatives such as AI-powered training centers, smart campuses, and virtual reality production labs.

In the provincial capital Changchun, AI digital humans are being rapidly integrated across public services, healthcare, education, tourism, and commerce. The city launched China’s first medical insurance AI digital human, offering 24/7 interactive consultation through platforms like WeChat and Douyin. These digital humans are designed with natural speech, expressions, and gestures to enhance user engagement. Changchun’s government and educational institutions—such as Jilin University, Changchun Guanghua University, and various vocational schools—are also using AI avatars in teaching, training, and exhibitions. Numerous local companies focus on digital human production for livestreaming, marketing, and virtual events. Applications span virtual tour guides in museums, job-matching livestreams, smart banking agents, and immersive cultural experiences.