20241030 – Alibaba | BAAI | TCCI | BioMap | more
1. Zhang Kuo from Alibaba International Station: AI is reshaping the supply-demand matching and business model in foreign trade.
Alibaba’s International Station President Zhang Kuo highlighted the transformative role of AI in reshaping foreign trade dynamics at a recent event. The newly upgraded AI Business Assistant 2.0 introduces four specialized AI Agents to streamline operations such as product selection, marketing, compliance, and customer engagement, ultimately driving increased business efficiency and personalized service. This evolution marks a significant shift towards a fully AI-driven model in foreign trade, emphasizing the importance of adapting to AI’s capabilities for future success.
Original Chinese article: https://www.guancha.cn/economy/2024_10_29_753422.shtml
English translation via free online service: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.guancha.cn%2Feconomy%2F2024_10_29_753422.shtml
2. A graphics card “understands” a movie: Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence open-source Video-XL, breaking the limits of long video comprehension.
A new era in long video understanding has arrived with the launch of Video-XL, developed by Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with leading domestic universities. This advanced model effectively processes hour-long videos using just one 80GB GPU, achieving near 95% accuracy in complex video retrieval tasks. Video-XL represents a significant step towards general artificial intelligence, making it easier for AI to comprehend films and other long video content.
Original Chinese article: https://www.sohu.com/a/821164599_473283
English translation via free online service: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sohu.com%2Fa%2F821164599_473283
3. The OMNE long-term memory framework of the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute ranks first in the GAIA leaderboard.
On October 23, 2024, the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute’s OMNE framework achieved a significant milestone by topping the GAIA leaderboard for AI assistants, outperforming notable organizations like Microsoft and Meta. This groundbreaking advancement is rooted in understanding long-term memory, enhancing decision-making and problem-solving capabilities in AI systems. The success reflects the potential of integrating memory mechanisms in AI to drive innovation and self-evolution, promising impactful applications in real-world challenges.
4. BioMap has launched the xTrimo V3, a foundational large model for life sciences, enabling breakthroughs across multiple modalities to empower more R&D scenarios.
BioMap has launched its next-generation life sciences foundational model, xTrimo V3, which boasts over 210 billion parameters, making it the world’s largest multi-modal model for life sciences. The model enhances capabilities across seven modalities, including DNA, RNA, and proteins, and introduces the AI Generated Protein (AIGP) platform, empowering researchers with easy-access tools for innovative protein design. With this release, BioMap aims to accelerate innovation and streamline research and development processes in the life sciences sector.
Original Chinese article: https://news.qq.com/rain/a/20241029A05YHS00
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5. Artificial intelligence is expected to contribute to the prevention and treatment of breast cancer in China.
A team from Peking Union Medical College Hospital has developed an AI-based infrared thermography system for breast cancer screening, aiming to enhance early detection in China. This innovative approach seeks to improve screening efficiency and accessibility, potentially increasing survival rates for patients in a country with a notably high breast cancer incidence. The research findings have been published in a leading surgical journal, indicating a significant contribution to global screening practices.
Original Chinese article: https://www.news.cn/tech/20241028/ea5bb5629b07499ea0ac01bc7db4f119/c.html
English translation via free online service: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.news.cn%2Ftech%2F20241028%2Fea5bb5629b07499ea0ac01bc7db4f119%2Fc.html
6. Weibo COO Wang Wei: AI has expanded users’ deep demand for information.
At the recent Sina News 2024 Exploration Conference, Weibo COO Wang Wei highlighted how AI is reshaping content consumption, addressing users’ deeper information needs. He emphasized two key trends: “summary-based consumption,” where AI distills complex information, and “multi-turn interactive deep information consumption,” enabling users to engage in richer dialogue with AI for a more profound understanding of content.
Original Chinese article: https://www.bbtnews.com.cn/2024/1028/534900.shtml
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7. WeChat is reported to be conducting a grayscale test of an AI Q&A feature, and the official response is: optimizing the user search experience.
WeChat is currently conducting a grayscale test of its AI Q&A feature, allowing select users to trigger AI-generated responses through the search function. The company aims to enhance user search experiences and efficiency, leveraging Tencent’s advanced Hunyuan model to deliver quick and informative answers.
Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/12838
English translation via free online service: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aibase.com%2Fzh%2Fnews%2F12838
8. MiniMax: Sweetness and Concerns Under $70 Million in Revenue.
MiniMax, a rising player in the AI industry, is projected to generate an annual revenue of $70 million, primarily driven by its popular AI application Talkie, which launched in June 2023. This app has quickly gained attention in the global market, consistently ranking among the top three AI companionship applications worldwide. Despite the challenge of replicating its success, MiniMax continues to innovate and expand its offerings, aiming to enhance user engagement and explore new markets.
Original Chinese article: https://news.qq.com/rain/a/20241029A04T8O00
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