China AI Native Industry Insights – 20241113 – Baidu | Alibaba | 01.AI | Huawei | more
1. The Baidu Wenxin AgentBuilder Platform has attracted 800,000 developers, with total distribution volume increasing 16 times.
At the Baidu World 2024 Conference on November 13, the Wenxin AgentBuilder Platform unveiled five key commercial components aimed at enhancing the commercialization of intelligent agents. Baidu’s VP, Zhao Shiqi, emphasized the platform’s commitment to being easy to develop, efficient in distribution, and financially rewarding, resulting in a remarkable 395% increase in revenue-generating agents since July. With support mechanisms like “Newcomer Assistance” and “Quality Weighting,” the platform has attracted 150,000 businesses and 800,000 developers, showcasing substantial growth in distribution and engagement.
Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13206
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2. Alibaba Overseas Launches the World’s First AI Search Engine for the B2B Sector, Accio.
Alibaba Group has launched Accio, a groundbreaking conversational AI search engine designed for global merchants, making it the first of its kind in the B2B sector. Currently in trial within the “Find Factory” module on Alibaba International Station, Accio has significantly improved the purchasing conversion rate by 20%-30% and already covers millions of products. Available in multiple languages, including English and Spanish, Accio aims to streamline the product and supplier search process for businesses worldwide.
Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13202
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3. Baidu’s AI creation product “Free Canvas” has officially opened test reservations to the public.
At the Baidu World Conference on November 12, 2024, Baidu unveiled “Free Canvas,” a groundbreaking innovation in AI creation. Developed in partnership with Baidu Wenku and Baidu Netdisk, this all-encompassing whiteboard, powered by a multimodal model, is designed to unleash creativity by enabling users to create stories, comics, and videos seamlessly. Currently, “Free Canvas” is open for public testing, allowing users to easily generate and share diverse multimodal content in a single platform.
Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13180
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4. 01.AI teams up with Huawei to develop native large model applications.
Beijing 01.AI Technology Co., Ltd. has partnered with Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. to launch the development of native large model applications based on Huawei’s Ascend hardware. This collaboration will leverage the technological strengths of both companies to advance AI applications across various sectors, including finance, government, manufacturing, energy, transportation, and telecom. The initiative is poised to drive digital transformation by delivering innovative AI solutions and enhancing industry intelligence.
Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13211
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5. Exclusive | Xiaomi establishes AI Platform Department and appoints Zhang Duo as head of AI Platform.
Xiaomi has established an AI Platform Department, appointing Zhang Duo as its head. This move signifies the company’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in artificial intelligence, with Zhang reporting to the General Manager of the Basic Technology Platform. Zhang, a notable figure within Xiaomi, previously held influential roles in the organization from 2016 to 2021.
Original Chinese article: https://finance.sina.com.cn/roll/2024-11-13/doc-incvxars2369988.shtml
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6. Xiaomi AI glasses have quietly entered the market, with an expected release in 2025.
Xiaomi is set to unveil its next-generation AI glasses in Q2 2025, following a partnership with GoerTek, aiming for a launch during the upcoming Mi Fan Festival in April. With anticipated sales exceeding 300,000 units, these glasses will rival Meta and Ray-Ban’s offerings, incorporating advanced AI capabilities and audio components. As competition intensifies in the AI eyewear market, 2025 is poised to be a breakthrough year.
Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13204
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7. Alipay’s AI application collaborates for the first time with a mobile phone manufacturer, allowing vivo to directly invoke the AI Health Manager.
Vivo has launched a public beta for its new OriginOS 5.0 system, enhancing its AI capabilities and enabling direct access to Alipay’s AI Health Assistant through smartphones. This marks the first collaboration between Alipay’s AI application and a mobile manufacturer, allowing users to ask health-related questions and receive professional guidance. The update is currently expanding to more users, offering an array of healthcare services from diagnosis to medical advice seamlessly integrated into daily life.
Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13197
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8. DingTalk AI Major Update: Launching “Featured AI Assistant” for Key Enterprise Scenarios.
DingTalk has announced a significant upgrade to its platform, introducing a suite of AI assistants designed to enhance efficiency and intelligence in key business scenarios. These assistants, including Ticket Assistant, Admin Assistant, Excel Assistant, Reputation Assistant, Legal Assistant, and Approval Assistant, feature pre-set workflows and skills tailored to specific tasks, allowing employees to seamlessly integrate them into their work. Additionally, DingTalk has collaborated with industry partners to create AI solutions for sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, while also launching a comprehensive AI model system catering to enterprise needs, ensuring data security throughout the process.
Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13200
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9. The release of Vidu 1.5 by Shengshu AI tackles the challenge of “multi-agent consistency” in video generation models.
Shengshu AI proudly announces the launch of Vidu1.5, just over 100 days since its initial release. This groundbreaking update enhances understanding of diverse inputs and addresses the challenge of consistency, marking a shift into a new era of context-aware visual models. Vidu1.5 enables advanced capabilities such as subject consistency across various types—people, animals, and objects—while maintaining rapid generation times, affirming its role in advancing artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13199
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10. Chinese GPU unicorn starts IPO, Moore Threads processes guidance filing registration.
Moore Threads has initiated its IPO guidance with support from CITIC Securities, marking a significant step in its journey to becoming a publicly listed company in China. Founded by a team from NVIDIA, the firm specializes in GPU technology and aims to enhance AI computing capabilities across various industries, having established a solid patent portfolio and secured major clients. With advanced MUSA architecture, Moore Threads is poised to lead in China’s domestic GPU market, reflecting the growing demand for high-performance computing solutions.
Original Chinese article: https://finance.sina.com.cn/roll/2024-11-13/doc-incvwwip1398261.shtml
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