Sana: AI-Powered Virtual News Anchor Debuts on Aaj Tak’s “Black & White”
Sana, an AI-powered virtual news anchor, has recently debuted on Aaj Tak’s “Black & White” program, co-hosting with journalist Sudhir Chaudhary.
Sana, the AI-powered virtual news anchor on Aaj Tak’s “Black & White,” showcases advanced technology with her human-like appearance, flawless delivery, and multilingual capabilities, providing faster and unbiased news.

Sana, the new AI-powered virtual news anchor, has made a notable entrance into the world of journalism on Aaj Tak’s “Black & White” program, alongside journalist Sudhir Chaudhary.
With her human-like appearance and flawless delivery, Sana represents a significant advancement in AI technology.
Sana uses advanced AI to learn from vast data sources, delivering real-time news reports with impeccable language skills and a neutral tone. Unlike human anchors, Sana can operate 24/7 without fatigue. Her creators have crafted her virtual presence to look as lifelike as possible.
The advantages of having an AI anchor like Sana include faster news delivery, high accuracy, and multilingual capabilities, making news accessible to a broader audience.
Who is Sana?
Sana is a virtual news anchor powered by artificial intelligence (AI). She has made her debut few weeks back on the Aaj Tak news channel in the program called “Black & White” alongside journalist Sudhir Chaudhary.
With her human-like appearance, Sana exudes confidence and delivers her speeches flawlessly. Although she appears like a real person, it’s essential to note that Sana is not a human or any living being; she’s a robot.
How Does Sana Work?
Sana uses advanced AI technology that enables her to learn from vast amounts of data. She can deliver news reports in real-time with impeccable language skills and a neutral tone. Unlike human anchors, Sana can work round the clock without getting tired or taking breaks. Her creators have ensured that her virtual presence looks as real as possible
Advantages of Having an AI Anchor:
Faster News Delivery: Sana can provide news updates swiftly.
Accuracy: Her ability to deliver news without bias ensures utmost accuracy.
Multilingual: Sana can provide news in multiple languages, making her accessible to a broader audience.
Reply to the critics
In June 2023, at an event in Delhi, the then CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman was asked whether three Indian engineers with $10 million could build something similar to OpenAI and ChatGPT. In response, Altman said it was “hopeless” for a young team from India with limited resources to build a foundational artificial intelligence model similar to OpenAI.
It’s totally hopeless to compete with us on training foundation models [and] you shouldn’t try. The making of Sana is a reply to the outspoken Sam Altman’s statement.
In June 2023, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman remarked at a Delhi event that it was “hopeless” for Indian engineers with limited resources to build an AI model similar to OpenAI’s. The creation of Sana is a direct response to Altman’s statement, demonstrating India’s potential in AI innovation.

