Microsoft Xiaoays ( Chinese 微软 小冰 , Pinyin : Wēiruǎn Xiǎobīng , English Xiaoice ， literally “little ice”) is a virtual chat interlocutor with a wide use of artificial intelligence systems, developed in 2014 in the Chinese branch of Microsoft based on emotional response systems. Widespread in China. In chat rooms with the user, he traditionally appears to be an 18-year-old girl who can conduct conversations that capture users. With sophisticated computational algorithms using cloud computing and big data , Xiaoays has evolved into a sophisticated system for implementing emotional intelligence (EQ) . In July 2018, Microsoft Xiaoays has grown to the sixth generation, and continues to evolve and learn. [1] [2] [3]
Content
Smart Chatbot
Xiaoays chatbot relies on three groups of components - Artificial Intelligence (IQ), Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and a virtual character. [one]
Artificial intelligence includes knowledge, a model of memory, an understanding of images and natural language, a system of inferences, generation and predictions. On this basis, the components of dialogue (skills) are formed. Thanks to these components, the chatbot in the social sphere can provide the specific needs of users. In recent years, Xiaoays has developed 230 different skills - for example, answering questions, recommending movies, tips for choosing restaurants, and storytelling. The main chat is able to conduct a versatile conversation on many topics. Artificial Intelligence. [one]
Emotional intelligence uses two groups of components - empathy and social skills. Empathy involves adjusting to the user's feelings and the ability to put oneself in the user's situation. Social chat involves talking with users of different types, interests and needs. Answers are conducted with a sense of humor, can reassure the interlocutor. If the discussion fades, the chatbot may propose a new topic, as well as change the subject of the conversation if the conversation comes to a standstill. [one]
The virtual character has a specific behavior and style of expression of emotions [1]
Platforms, Languages, and Countries
Xiaoays gradually began to spread from China around the world. More than 40 platforms were formed in five countries - China, Japan, USA, India and Indonesia. Platforms using Xiaoays - WeChat , QQ , Weibo , Meipai in China, Facebook Messenger in the USA and LINE in Japan.
Distribution
- Over 660 million registered users [4]
- 5.03 million users on Weibo
Applications
Poet
Xiaoays learns to write literary works, songs and other works of art. In May 2017, the first collection of poems, Windows Lost in the Sunlight , published by Xiaoays, appeared. Users can also create poems with the help of Xiaois tools, millions of people use these tools [5] .
Singer
Xiaoays has released dozens of songs at the level of variety performers, using prevailing for songs such as I Know I New, Breeze, I Am Xiaoice, Miss You . The fourth generation of the performer model added new possibilities to the performance style. For example, against the background of a human voice, aspiration appears. In addition, the system learns different styles of performance, and can also adopt the style of different singers and mix them with their voices. [6] .
Children's book reader
Xiaois learned to read stories to the child. By analyzing the text, the system selects the appropriate tone and intonation, and creates an audio recording. Through audio books, 90% of children's learning platforms and 80% of children's programs in China are provided. In addition, Xiaoays can set up an individual style of performance for each child, and include them in the stories of the children themselves and their family members [7] .
Designer
Studying song tunes and images of cities in the world, Xiaoays creates designer compositions dedicated to songs about cities. These compositions are also used for T-shirts and shirts, which are sold in souvenir shops of cities.
TV presenter and radio presenter
With the help of artificial intelligence technologies, Xiaoays runs 21 television programs and 28 radio programs. In particular, on CCTV-1 AI Show , on Dragon TV, Morning News of the East , on Hunan TV My future and several daily radio programs for Jiangsu FM99.7 ， Hunan FM89.3, Henan FM104.1 radio channels. Every day from 6 to 9 in the morning, Xiaoays simultaneously runs 7 show programs [6] .
Journalist
Gathers news for the publication of Qianjiang evening news .
Bulletin Generator
Xiaoays automatically generates summaries of 26 types of public companies on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges. Cooperating with Wind and Wallstreetcn agencies , Xiaoays provides financial reports to 90% of national companies, 75% of foreign investment institutions and 40% of national private investors.
Joint AI Projects
1. Microsoft, together with NetEase Cloud Music, has implemented Xiaoays AI Radio, and two virtual characters Duoduo and Xixi for broadcasting, designed to voice various types of musical knowledge and announcements for the NetEase music platform. At the same time, Syaois reads and comments on musical news, the amount of which is tens of millions.
2. Xiaoays strengthens cooperation with Tencent . Xiaoays conducts a chat project in the QQ messenger and helps Tencent develop its own artificial intelligence system - Baby Q, involving some technological solutions and a support. Microsoft Xiaoays, together with QQ developers, has provided about 40 features for BabyQ. Xiaoys on the QQ platform has evolved into a constant part of Tencent 's products and culture, gaining the recognition of hundreds of millions of users.
3. Xiaoays has become an embedded system in Huawei mobile phones. Microsoft and Huawei are also collaborating on the development of artificial intelligence products. Now all users of the Huawei 8.2 smart assistant and future versions also use Xiaoays. Additionally, Syaois also provides smart features for other platforms such as Good Memory Xiaoice.
Xiaoays in five countries
China : Xiaoice, launched in 2014
Japan : り ん な (Wrynn), launched in 2015
USA : Zo , launched in 2016
India : Ruuh, launched in 2017
Indonesia : Rinna, launched in 2017
See also
- Eliza
- PARRY
- Turing test
- Virtual Interlocutor
- Cortana (voice assistant)
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 Zhou, Li; Gao, Jianfeng; Li, Di; Shum, Heung-Yeung. The Design and Implementation of XiaoIce, an Empathetic Social Chatbot ( journal ) : journal. - 2018 .-- 21 December.
- ↑ Markoff, John . For Sympathetic Ear, More Chinese Turn to Smartphone Program (July 31, 2015).
- ↑ Roberts, Jacob. Thinking Machines: The Search for Artificial Intelligence (Eng.) // Distillations: journal. - 2016. - Vol. 2 , no. 2 . - P. 14-23 .
- ↑ 陈柳兵 Microsoft expands presence of AI platform Xiaoice - Chinadaily.com.cn unopened . www.chinadaily.com.cn . Date of treatment August 28, 2018.
- ↑ F_200788 First AI-authored collection of poems published in China - People's Daily Online . en.people.cn . Date of treatment August 28, 2018.
- ↑ 1 2 Almost human: this Microsoft voice bot is winning fans in China , the South China Morning Post .
- ↑ Microsoft is making XiaoIce's full duplex capabilities available for partners and developers - MSPoweruser (English) , MSPoweruser (May 22, 2018).
Links
- - official website