In March 2025, the Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province, in eastern China, became a global digital forum when AI Confucius took the stage. This interactive AI project, unveiled by CGTN, answered participants’ questions in eight languages, transforming a centuries-old philosophy into a modern conversation.
Scholars and students from Asia, Europe, and the Americas tested the digital sage with queries on education, world relations, cultural heritage, and even the nature of love and propriety. Each response blended data-driven insights with the timeless ethics that have shaped societies for millennia.
By pairing natural language processing with classical texts, AI Confucius bridged the gap between tradition and tech innovation. The project demonstrated how emerging markets and digital platforms can amplify cultural heritage, making Confucian wisdom accessible to young global citizens and thought leaders alike.
As technology continues to reshape how we learn and connect, initiatives like AI Confucius offer a blueprint for immersive, cross-cultural dialogue. In Qufu, the digital sage reminded us that wisdom evolves without losing its roots.
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cgtn.com
