Introduction
China has recently introduced a new chatbot named ‘Chat Xi PT’, trained on the thoughts of its top leader Xi Jinping. This development comes in the midst of the post-pandemic surge in Artificial Intelligence technologies, particularly driven by OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Background
Xi Jinping has been a prominent figure in Chinese politics since March 2013. However, the emergence of AI chatbots like ChatGPT has posed a challenge to the traditional control of ideological narratives by the Chinese Communist Party.
Chat Xi PT: Features and Functionality
- Chat Xi PT is a Large Language Model (LLM) that has been trained on Xi Jinping’s philosophy of “Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era”.
- It has also been exposed to communist literature curated by the Chinese internet regulator, Cyberspace Administration of China.
- The model can generate content with a high level of professionalism, drawing from Xi Jinping’s ideology.
Comparison with ChatGPT
While Chat Xi PT shares similarities with ChatGPT in terms of answering questions, creating reports, and translating languages, it distinguishes itself through its focus on promoting Xi Jinping’s ideas on politics, economics, and culture.
Key Quotes
“Let us unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core,” – Financial Times
“Ensure that in thought, politics, and action, we are always in high alignment with the Party Central Committee with General Secretary Xi Jinping at its core,” – Unknown Source
Conclusion
The introduction of Chat Xi PT marks a significant step in leveraging AI technologies to propagate Xi Jinping’s ideology and strengthen the Communist Party’s narrative control in China.