20241023 – Moonshot｜BytePlus｜Motiff｜Tsinghua University｜more
1. Xu Tan, former Chief Research Manager at Microsoft’s Asia Research Institute, has joined Moonshot AI Side to develop an end-to-end speech model similar to GPT-4o.
Former Chief Research Manager at Microsoft Research Asia, Xu Tan, has joined the startup Moonshot AI, where he will focus on developing a GPT-4o-like end-to-end voice model. This initiative aims to enhance human-computer interaction by reducing response times and allowing for interruptions during conversations, thereby mimicking natural dialogue. With a strong background in generative AI and multimodal research, Tan’s expertise is expected to drive significant advancements in the field.
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2. It is reported that BytePlus, a subsidiary of ByteDance, is considering building a new data center in Thailand.
BytePlus, a subsidiary of ByteDance, is considering establishing a new data center in Thailand by 2025, focusing on cloud and AI services. This initiative is part of ByteDance’s expansion strategy in the ASEAN region, capitalizing on Thailand’s growing e-commerce sector and potential partnerships with local businesses.
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3. China’s first UI large model developer Motiff claims its model performance surpasses that of American OpenAI and Apple AI models.
At the recent 2024 QCon Conference, Motiff unveiled significant advancements in their proprietary UI large model, which outperforms GPT-4o and Apple’s Ferret in the UI domain. According to Zhao Wei, head of AI at Motiff, their model achieves this with less than 2% of the training data used by Google’s ScreenAI, leveraging expert-generated synthetic data for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Looking ahead, Motiff aims to continuously integrate AI into UI design, revolutionizing the industry with advanced tools for designers.
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4. Nokia and Lenovo have reached a partnership to jointly develop AI data center solutions.
Nokia has partnered with Lenovo to co-develop advanced AI data center solutions, tailored for the growing demands of AI, machine learning, and other computationally intensive workloads. This collaboration will integrate Lenovo’s high-performance servers with Nokia’s networking solutions, enhancing automation, adaptability, and security for enterprises and cloud service providers.
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5. Tsinghua University 8-bit quantized Attention, achieving two times the speedup compared to FlashAttention2, with no drop in performance across all end-to-end tasks.
Tsinghua University’s research team has introduced SageAttention, an innovative 8-Bit attention mechanism that significantly enhances efficiency in large models. This approach achieves plug-and-play inference acceleration, achieving up to 2.7 times faster performance compared to existing methods like FlashAttention2 and xformers, all without compromising end-to-end accuracy across various applications such as video and text generation. The implementation is straightforward, requiring just a few lines of code for integration into existing frameworks.
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6. Tencent launched the ima.copilot smart workstation product.
Introducing ima.copilot, an innovative intelligent workspace powered by Tencent’s AI technology, designed to enhance your reading, writing, and research experiences. With its personalized knowledge base and intuitive writing features, users can effortlessly access quality content and generate ideas for essays, papers, and other documents. Download now to explore a new era of knowledge acquisition and creativity.
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7. Coze Professional Edition Template Mall is released, offering various AI best practices for one-click use!
Volcano Engine has launched a significant upgrade to its Coze Pro version, introducing a “Template Mall” designed to simplify the application of AI capabilities across various industries. With a focus on “AI best practices, one-click replication,” users can now access and customize diverse templates for tasks such as customer service, marketing, and education, effectively reducing preparation time and enhancing efficiency. This new initiative empowers businesses to leverage AI solutions effortlessly, fostering innovation and streamlined operations.
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8. Cook responded on when Apple’s AI will be launched in China: We are working hard to complete the relevant processes.
During a recent visit to Sina headquarters, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared updates on the rollout of Apple Intelligence in China, emphasizing the company’s commitment to navigating the necessary regulatory processes swiftly. He expressed optimism that the service will be available to Chinese consumers soon, as Apple works closely with local authorities to meet their requirements.
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9. Sensetime CEO Xu Li’s internal letter exposes the new “trinity” AI strategy.
At its ten-year anniversary, SenseTime Group, under the leadership of CEO Xu Li, has announced a new strategic focus on integrating large models, computational infrastructure, and applications. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency and drive growth, with Xu emphasizing a commitment to becoming a leading service provider in both large models and computational power. Additionally, the company is poised for profitability by 2026, bolstered by advancements in GPU efficiency and a significant rise in revenue from its generative AI segment.
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