Meet China's AI news anchor: Virtual young woman claims to have learned the skills of 'thousands' of presenters - but can only answer pre-set questions with propaganda-driven responses

• 'Ren Xiaorong' is an AI news anchor for China's state-controlled newspaper
• She only speaks on pre-set topics relating to the 'Two Sessions' conference
• Her responses promote the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party

By Fiona Jackson For Mailonline

Meet the newest broadcast journalist recruited by China's state-controlled newspaper, who is powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

Named 'Ren Xiaorong', the virtual young woman claims to be able to answer questions and deliver news broadcasts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

But there's a catch - the avatar is only able to answer pre-set questions, and the responses she gives heavily promote the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) line.

The questions relate to the 'Two Sessions' political conference that ended on Monday, where delegates in the country discussed and approved legislation.

Ren has been developed by the CCP's official news outlet, People's Daily, and says she has the skills of 'thousands of news anchors'.

Meet the newest broadcast journalist recruited by China's state-controlled newspaper, who is powered by artificial intelligence (AI)