NetDragon, a Chinese gaming company, has appointed an AI-powered virtual humanoid robot named Tang Yu as its CEO. The global leader in building internet communities is into gaming, education, phones, VR/AR tech, and others.
The robot’s appointment reflects the company’s AI+ management strategy. Moreover, it represents a major milestone for NetDragon towards being a metaverse organization. The robot CEO will streamline the process flow, enhance the quality of work tasks and improve the execution speed. It will also serve as a real-time data hub and analytical tool to support rational decision-making in daily operations. Tang Yu will bring about a more effective risk management system. It will also help in the development of talents and ensure a fair and efficient workplace.
Dr. Dejian Liu, the chairman of NetDragon, believes artificial intelligence is the future of corporate management. He said Tang Yu’s appointment shows the company’s commitment to embracing the use of AI to transform the way it operates its business. It will drive the company’s strategic growth. NetDragon intends to expand on its algorithms behind Tang Yu to build an open, interactive, and highly transparent management model to gradually transform into a metaverse-based working community. It will enable the company to attract a much broader base of talents worldwide.
NetDragon is known for developing and scaling multiple internet and mobile platforms. It’s also regarded as China’s most influential smartphone app store platform 91 Wireless.