Ukraine has unveiled an AI-generated press secretary, Victoria Sea, to issue official statements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking a major technological advance in diplomatic communications, according to the Guardian. The digital spokesperson was introduced in a social media presentation, wearing a dark suit and speaking and gesticulating like a human.
Despite the innovative use of AI in her presentation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the content of Shi's remarks will not be generated by AI, but will be created and verified by human staff. This ensures the accuracy and reliability of the information while limiting the AI component to a visual representation. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stressed that the use of a digital press secretary is aimed at saving time and resources and allowing diplomats to focus on other important aspects of their work.
The spokesperson's name comes from the word “victory” and the Ukrainian word for artificial intelligence, “shtuchniy intelekt,” and is part of the Game Changers team, known for its virtual reality content related to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Developed by. Shi's appearance and voice were modeled after Rosalie Nombre, a singer and former contestant on the Ukrainian version of The Bachelor, who is from the city of Donetsk, now under Russian rule.
To prevent the spread of false information and ensure the credibility of the AI spokesperson's statements, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will attach a QR code to each of Shi's presentations. The code links to the text version of the statement on the department's official website, providing an additional layer of verification.
Mr. Shih will work on a variety of issues, including consular affairs, which has recently been the subject of controversy in Ukraine. Last week, the country suspended such services for men of fighting age living abroad, which would require them to return to Ukraine for administrative formalities and potentially face conscription.
This initiative by Ukraine is a world first and places the country at the forefront of technological innovation in diplomatic services. By integrating advanced AI capabilities, Ukraine is not only improving communication efficiency, but also setting a precedent for how technology can be leveraged in government operations around the world.
