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Beijing Lingxi Shenzhi Technology Co., Ltd. (北京灵犀深智科技有限公司) is a Beijing-based AI startup founded in 2023 that has quickly established itself as a notable player in China's digital human and virtual livestreaming space. The company specializes in generative AI-powered tools and strategies for live broadcasting, short-form videos, and digital marketing, with its flagship product MiaoBo (秒播) serving as an AI-driven platform for deploying virtual livestream hosts. Rather than treating digital humans as mere visual avatars, the company's founder Cao Xiaodong has articulated a philosophy of giving AI hosts a genuine "soul" — powered by large language models — to enable authentic, real-time audience interaction. In partnership with DeepBrain AI, Lingxi Shenzhi introduced what is described as the first AI avatar for online commercial purposes in China, setting a new industry standard for personalized digital virtual streamers in e-commerce. The company secured 50 million RMB in Angel round funding shortly after its founding, reflecting strong investor confidence in the commercial potential of AI digital humans for China's highly competitive live-commerce market. Beyond livestreaming, the company's broader scope encompasses AI application software development and application system integration services. Its growing reputation has also attracted academic interest, with institutions such as Shandong Media Vocational College visiting its Beijing offices to study real-world AI digital human applications.
灵犀深智秒播 (Lingxi Shenzhi Miaobo) is an AIGC-powered digital human livestreaming platform developed by Beijing-based 北京灵犀深智科技有限公司, that enables businesses to launch AI-driven virtual host livestreams in as little as 60 seconds and operate them 24/7 without human intervention. The platform integrates AI digital avatar generation, synthetic voice, and intelligent interactive tools to create autonomous livestreaming hosts for e-commerce and local services, supporting major Chinese platforms including Douyin (TikTok China), Kuaishou, and Meituan. It serves a broad range of industries — from food and beverage, tourism, and beauty salons to foot massage and local lifestyle businesses — with real-world results demonstrating strong commercial performance, including a BBQ restaurant surpassing 160,000 RMB GMV and a crawfish restaurant generating 100,000 RMB GMV in just five hours of AI-hosted livestreaming. The company has gained notable industry recognition, with IDC (International Data Corporation) featuring it in a 2025 research report benchmarking China's leading e-commerce livestreaming AI agents alongside major players like SenseTime and Xiangxin Technology, positioning Lingxi Shenzhi Miaobo as a significant competitor in China's rapidly growing AI digital human livestreaming market.