Tibet Digital Human Timeline

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Tibet has recently seen a growing integration of AI digital humans across multiple sectors, signaling a regional push toward digital transformation. This includes the launch of Tibet’s first AI digital human music video by the Tibet Radio and Television Station, the debut of the digital employee “Nong Xiaofa” at the Agricultural Development Bank of China’s Tibet branch, and active government-led initiatives like the “Tibet Digital Human Social Security Phase I” project. These efforts span cultural preservation, public services, and policy dissemination. Numerous tenders and procurements have been announced to support infrastructure for digital human systems in governance, education, healthcare, and tourism. AI digital humans are also being used in legal education, weather forecasting, museum interpretation, livestream e-commerce, and virtual customer service.

The “Tibet Digital Human Social Security Phase I” project is an initiative led by the Tibet Autonomous Region’s Human Resources and Social Security Department. It involves the planning, feasibility study, and initial investment estimation for the development of a digital human-based social services platform, alongside the construction of a comprehensive cybersecurity defense system. Multiple public procurement announcements have been made for the design and implementation of these systems, with competitive bidding processes for selecting service providers. The project forms part of Tibet’s broader digitalization and modernization efforts in governance and public services for 2024.

Lhasa is rapidly integrating digital human technologies across government, media, tourism, commerce, and public services. The city has launched initiatives such as AI-powered digital anchors for weather forecasting and virtual tour guides in cultural attractions. Events like the Global Digital Economy Conference in Lhasa have highlighted local advancements in generative AI, multimodal digital humans, and digital marketing. Companies are deploying digital humans for livestreaming, advertising, virtual assistants, and immersive exhibition platforms. The municipal government has supported projects like the “Digital Lhasa City Brain Phase II” and promoted collaboration with Beijing through digital economy forums. Local businesses are exploring digital humans for small enterprise promotion and retail engagement, while cultural applications include VR experiences and preservation of traditional Tibetan music.

The “Digital Lhasa City Brain Phase II” project is a smart city initiative by the Lhasa municipal government aimed at expanding its digital infrastructure. The project includes the development of intelligent platform capabilities such as digital human guides and a self-learning language platform. These features are intended to enhance public services, government communication, and urban management. Tender announcements were issued for its preliminary design and construction, indicating the city’s commitment to integrating AI and digital technologies into governance and public engagement.

Tibet Radio and Television Station, created in 2018 through the merger of Tibet Television and Tibet People’s Radio, has been integrating AI digital humans into broadcasting and cultural communication. Examples include the use of AI anchors such as “AI Wang Guan” in major broadcasts, collaborations where broadcasters like Ningbo TV developed AI anchor programs with participation from Tibet TV, and technical support from Shenzhen Konpu Information Technology, which supplied customized LED display systems for digital human showcases. Tibet TV has also incorporated digital humans into cultural projects, sports-related initiatives, and XR-supported broadcasting, positioning itself as a key platform for applying advanced digital technologies to promote Tibetan culture and modernize regional media.

On December 11, 2024, the Tibet Meteorological Bureau introduced the region’s first digital human meteorological anchor, created in-house with artificial intelligence and virtual reality to modernize high-altitude weather broadcasting. The lifelike presenter, styled in traditional Tibetan clothing, is designed to interpret complex data and deliver forecasts in clear, accessible language, improving both communication and public engagement. Initially deployed at the bureau’s Disaster Prevention Center, it is planned for expansion onto social media platforms to provide timely weather updates to residents, tourists, and agricultural communities across Tibet, reinforcing safety and planning through accurate forecasting.

On May 21, 2025, the Agricultural Development Bank of China’s Tibet Branch launched “Nong Xiaofa”, a digital employee created through the bank’s proprietary MHP Virtual Digital Human Platform, to advance financial service outreach and education. Built with AI and digital-twin technologies, the avatar is used to explain products and preferential policies, provide guidance on audit inquiries, and raise awareness of anti-fraud and phishing risks, embedding itself in the branch’s digital-transformation drive. The initiative reflects a broader system-wide rollout of the “Nong Xiaofa” persona across ADBC branches, signaling the bank’s commitment to integrating digital humans into financial services.

In July 2024, Tibet Jibubang Cultural Digital Technology Co., Ltd. was recognized in the Tibet Autonomous Region division of the “Data Elements ×” competition, where it presented its project “Digital Tibetan Rhyme: Digital Human Cultural Creativity and Heritage”. The project focuses on applying digital human technologies to preserve and creatively reimagine Tibetan cultural traditions, positioning the company as a local innovator in combining AI-driven digital humans with cultural heritage protection and promotion.