BlueFocus, a major Chinese advertising agency, is pursuing a bold transformation by replacing traditional graphic design and copywriting roles with a neural network. The report, cited by Bloomberg, signals a shift toward AI-driven content creation across the company.
Management communications have apparently begun circulating notes about upcoming personnel adjustments. The note indicates that the changes will primarily impact non-permanent staff, with freelancers facing a distinct application of the new policy.
Bloomberg quotes the leadership as saying they are embracing AI-generated content and will halt spending on third-party copywriters and designers immediately. The move aims to align with the current pace of technological adoption and redefine how creative work is sourced inside the organization.
The specific AI system to be deployed was not disclosed, but Bloomberg asserts that production-capable tools of the caliber of ChatGPT could reframe the workforce at BlueFocus. The company reportedly engaged with prominent technology players Alibaba Group and Baidu to license the required AI capabilities, underscoring a strategic partnership approach to enable scalable content production.
Following the announcement, BlueFocus stock reacted with a notable uptick, rising sharply by roughly 19%, reflecting market expectations about efficiency gains and potential competitive advantages from AI integration in creative processes.
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