Sharp brings generative AI chat avatars to television screens
Sharp’s new AQUOS televisions will let viewers speak with Daiki and Ayumi, while AI suggests programmes based on taste and mood.
- Sharp is launching 15 new AQUOS television models featuring generative AI-powered, nearly life-size chat avatars named Daiki and Ayumi.
- The AI, based on OpenAI's ChatGPT technology, can converse with users and also suggest programs based on their preferences and mood.
- The new TVs will be released in stages starting May 23, with prices ranging from approximately 275,000 to 935,000 yen.
- The chat function is available for free for up to 50 conversations a month, with a paid subscription option to increase the limit to 400.
Sharp’s new AQUOS televisions will let viewers speak with Daiki and Ayumi, while AI suggests programmes based on taste and mood.
Sharp Corp. said on Thursday (May 14) that it will begin releasing 15 television models fitted with generative artificial intelligence from May 23, with the rollout to take place in stages.
The Japanese electronics company said the new sets are expected to cost between about 275,000 yen and 935,000 yen. They will feature nearly life-size humanlike characters, Daiki and Ayumi, who appear on screen and can chat with users.
The televisions will also suggest programmes by taking into account each viewer’s preferences and mood.
Sharp developed the AQUOS AI features using technology based on ChatGPT from the US artificial intelligence company OpenAI.
The chat function will be available free of charge for up to 50 conversations a month. Users who pay 495 yen per month will be able to raise the monthly limit to 400 conversations.
“We hope to transform the purpose of televisions through the use of AI,” a Sharp official said.
[Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
