Unlike Vtuber, the ``digital human'' industry, where there are really no people inside, is growing rapidly in China aiming for scandal-free influencers - GIGAZINE

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Combining animation, sound technology, and machine learning, `` digital humans '' who can sing and interact through distribution are rapidly spreading in China, and are expected to play an active role as virtual influencers without scandals. Not only are Chinese technology companies already actively developing it, but the government is also allocating a large amount of budget to popularize virtual content. Companies can 'hire' a virtual person for about $14ka year in China https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/02/companies-can-hire-a-virtual-person-for-about-14k-a-year-in-china.html China's most…

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