Ukraine unveils AI spokesperson to 'provide timely updates' amid the war with ... trends now
Ukraine has introduced an AI spokesperson to provide information about its ongoing war efforts against Russia's invasion of the country.
The AI spokesperson, named Victoria Shi – after 'victory' and the Ukrainian abbreviation of 'AI' – is based on the likeness of Ukrainian singer and influencer Rosalie Nombre who agreed to participate pro bono.
The avatar is dressed in all black with aa Ukranian flag pin, hair pulled back and she's wearing studded earrings - but officials stressed the digital person and Nombre 'are two different people.'
In a video released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Shi introduced herself and described her role and job functions, saying she was built to protect 'the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad.'
Victoria Shi, an AI spokesperson for Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (pictured) will provide information about the governments ongoing war efforts against Russia's invasion
Victoria Shi was created using the likeness of Rosalie Nombre (pictured), a Ukrainian singer and influencer, who agreed to participate pro bono
The decision to add an AI MFA spokesperson was 'not a whim,' but is a requirement of wartime efforts, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, said in a Google-translated statement.
'After all,' he said, 'in order to achieve the results necessary for the country, it is necessary to speed up all processes and be one step ahead.'
Speaking about her role as a representative for Ukraine's MFA, Shi said in her video message: 'My job will be to report operational and verified information of the consular department of the MFA of Ukraine to the public.
'I will inform journalists of news about the work of consuls in protecting
