Latest from Amanda Florian
China’s First AI Actor Makes Her Debut
As tech companies in China dive into the vast AI pool, AI actors like Lili continue to attract hundreds of thousands of fans online, with some still unconvinced she’s not human.
China Cracks Down on Language
Two years ago, a linguistic and political Pandora’s box was opened: Under new rules, tutors were no longer allowed to hold private classes in person or online for students based in China. Private tutors across the globe found themselves without work.
The Secret Musicians of Afghanistan
Despite the Taliban's ban on music, Afghans are learning to sing and play instruments in secret sessions.