A Kuwaiti media outlet has unveiled a virtual news presenter generated using artificial intelligence, with plans for her to read online bulletins.
“Fedha” appeared on the Twitter account of the Kuwait News website, which is affiliated with the Kuwait Times English-language newspaper, said a Wam news agency report.
"I'm Fedha, the first presenter in Kuwait who works with artificial intelligence at Kuwait News. What kind of news do you prefer? Let's hear your opinions," she said in classical Arabic.
Abdullah Boftain, deputy editor-in-chief for both outlets, said the move is a test of AI's potential to offer "new and innovative content".
Mr Boftain said Fedha may develop to have a Kuwaiti accent and read online news bulletins.
In 2018, China's state news agency had unveiled its own virtual newsreader sporting a sharp suit and a somewhat robotic voice.
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