The system helps significantly reduce the time consumed in post-production. In addition, based on an AI-powered celebrity database of more than 2 million characters, iQIYI has also established an intelligent index which helps improve the production efficiency and quality of large-scale variety shows. This technology has become an industrial standard that is widely adopted to produce new-gen variety shows. Aside from professional content production, iQIYI also uses AI technology to assist UGC content creators with their productions by offering them massive creative content libraries and supplementary creative functions through an intelligent recreation system. Held under the theme of "Artificial Intelligence-New Momentum for High Quality Development", this year's WAIC aims at building the world's top AI cooperation and exchange platform, as well as showing that AI is leading the transformation of the modern life in Shanghai.

On August 28th, Xie Danming, Vice President of iQIYI, Inc. (IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), was invited to AITalk, a pre-conference event of the 2019 World Artificial Intelligence Conference ("WAIC") Shanghai West Bund Forum. WAIC is China's first high-level conference that focuses on artificial intelligence ("AI"). At the event, Xie delivered a keynote speech titled "Making Art More Creative in the AI Era", sharing his understandings on the role AI plays in entertainment and artistic creation. In his speech, Xie used iQIYI as an example to explain how AI is applied to different aspects of its business to create a comprehensive entertainment ecosystem that is driven by technologies and innovations. To begin with, iQIYI's "AI Content" strategy has become a driving force for the creation of the company's hit shows.

Sporting a stylish sliver bob, realistic silicone skin and exposed mechanical parts, China's new entertainment robot host is a hit among viewers nationwide. Jiang Lailai, a stunning humanoid female robot powered by artificial intelligence, joined her human co-host in presenting'Creating the Future with Intelligence', a variety show dedicated to showcasing and explaining new technology and innovation in China. After airing the first episode in prime time on January 6 on Zhejiang Television, the show, with its remarkable human-robot host duo, quickly attracted the attention of curious viewers, making it one of the most-watched shows from the station. Jiang Lailai, a humanoid female robot powered by AI, joined her human co-host in presenting'Creating the Future with Intelligence', a variety show on technology innovation in China Each episode of the show explores a different topic on technology: the latest development of prosthetic limbs, 3-D printing technology, facial recognition technology, Big Data and mobile payments. According to a poster by Zhejiang Television introducing the female robot host, Jiang Lailai is 18 years old and loves to sing, read comic books and'eat snacks'.

A new series of last year's TV hit The Rap of China has kicked off and with it comes the show's first female judge joining the likes of Kris Wu and MC Hotdog. The selection of Hong Kong singer G.E.M., real name Gloria Tang Tsz-Kei, has raised some eyebrows among critics due to the use of artificial intelligence in her selection, as well as her hip-hop credentials. "G.E.M joining The Rap of China is a bit of an embarrassment as her previous image falls short in terms of rap elements," one music critic after learning of the singer's inclusion on the talent show's judging panel. Although the news has drawn widespread criticism from a host of music critics, the move was not unexpected. With G.E.M's involvement, this show hit a new peak in terms of viewing figures in its first week.