3 verified, source-linked AI implementations documented between 2019–2025.
Integrated AI tools into newsroom systems and productized internal AI toolsets for reporters/editors
The Paper launched three dedicated AI application studios: (1) AI Office Studio — text writing tools (polish, shorten, expand, summarize, tag analysis); (2) AI Visual Studio — image generation with face detection, hand processing, poster templates, object removal and clarity enhancement; (3) AI Video Studio — article-to-video conversion and inspiration-to-video generation ('灵感生视频'); editorial workflow AI integration across seven stages: speech-to-text, topic angle suggestions, draft outline generation, content writing, writing polish, Qingqiong content review, publication confirmation — all with human edit entry points; Paisheng Wanwu platform operates as independent subsidiary with AI toolset used by more than 2,000 enterprises and users; four algorithms received government registration in 2024; by January 2025: 150,000 AI-generated images, 14,000 videos, 5,000 audio transcriptions; breaking news video production time cut to 3 minutes; distinct from The Paper's earlier Xiao Fei AI anchor (2019) and existing Baidu Cloud AI toolset entry
AI virtual news anchor developed in partnership with Baidu Brain;" synthetic presenter used in regular news broadcasts
The Paper (澎湃新闻) is one of 58 organizations in China documented in the index, which holds 75 cases from the country. Its work spans 3 function types, including AI Avatars / Synthetic Presenters, documented across 54 organizations worldwide.