Overview
[AI Summary]: At the 2025 China Library Annual Conference in Yulin, Shaanxi (September 6), Peking University’s Digital Humanities Research Center demonstrated two innovative AI projects for ancient text preservation and accessibility. Using the “Wanxiaotang Huazhuan” (晚笑堂画传) biographical collection and Tang dynasty court lady paintings from Shaanxi Provincial Library, the center showcased: (1) An intelligent Q&A system with structured knowledge bases and zero-code visualization tools that transform linear ancient texts into searchable, interconnected knowledge units with automatic relationship mapping and timeline generation; (2) A multimodal “Tang Style” platform allowing users to generate Tang dynasty-style artwork through keyword selection and face-swapping features, making cultural heritage interactive and participatory. These projects demonstrate practical AI applications for libraries, enabling transformation from passive document repositories to active knowledge hubs while lowering technical barriers for implementing smart library services.
- Institution: Peking University Digital Humanities Research Center (北京大学数字人文研究中心)
- Event: 2025 China Library Annual Conference
- Date: September 6, 2025
- Location: Yulin, Shaanxi Province
- Platform: Wuyudian (吾与点) Intelligent Data Platform
- Language: Chinese