The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs introduced a new “spokeswoman” Wednesday named “Victoria Shi” who has the distinction of being the world’s first digital diplomat. Shi is a simulation created by artificial intelligence software.
“Using an AI-generated digital person for commenting on consular issues is primarily about saving time and resources of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Real diplomats will be able to be more effective and focus on other tasks of assisting citizens,” explained Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
“Ukrainian diplomacy is now strengthening its capabilities and making a technological leap, which no diplomatic service in the world has yet made,” he said. Victoria Shi was created by two non-governmental organizations , Nazovni Tech and a team of programmers called the Game Changers.