Core Insights - Baidu introduced its Huibo Star digital human technology at the 2025 Baidu World Conference, showcasing its capabilities through a live demonstration [1][3] - The demonstration faced technical difficulties, particularly with the real-time interaction with the "digital human Luo Yonghao," resulting in a black screen and an unsuccessful attempt to engage the audience [3] - Baidu's founder and CEO, Li Yanhong, expressed disappointment over the demonstration's outcome, labeling it as "somewhat regrettable" [3] Technology Overview - The Huibo Star digital human technology is an AI-driven, full-stack digital human solution developed by Baidu, marking the entry into large-scale production of super anchor capabilities with the release of the next-generation NOVA technology in 2025 [5] - The technology boasts three core advantages: the ability to generate a custom digital human in 5 minutes, create a live broadcast background in 10 seconds, and replicate voice and micro-expressions from a 10-minute real person video [5] - It can autonomously generate scripts and match the digital human's appearance and voice, while its AI brain analyzes live broadcast data in real-time and makes independent interaction decisions, supporting 24/7 live streaming at a cost that is only 1/20th of traditional live broadcasting [5]