China to spend $162 million on AI agent to promote Xi Jinping’s ideology

China has announced a $162 million investment. The funds will develop an artificial‑intelligence agent. The agent’s purpose is to disseminate Xi Jinping’s ideology. The initiative reflects a focus on digital propaganda. The project will be overseen by state authorities. Tovima.com reported the planned expenditure. No timeline for deployment was provided. The move highlights the intersection of technology and ideology.