China AI Native Industry Insights – 20241114 – Hong Qi | TSMC | SUSTech | HKUST | Tencent | more
1. Hong Qi Unveils 5nm Auto Chips, Pure Vision Autonomous Driving, and Solid-State Battery Plans.
Hongqi has unveiled significant advancements in its transformation, showcasing a new 5nm self-developed chip and a fully visual driving system capable of operating nationwide. The launch of the Tian Gong 08 marks a pivotal moment for the brand, which has achieved over 270,000 units in electric vehicle sales within a year and plans to introduce additional models in 2025. With innovative battery technology designed for extreme temperatures and cutting-edge smart features, Hongqi is positioning itself at the forefront of the intelligent driving landscape.
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2. TSMC’s production capacity is being crazily snatched up: 3nm will reach 100%, and 5nm will even exceed 101%!
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is seeing an unprecedented surge in demand, with its 3nm process expected to operate at full capacity of 100%, while the 5nm process is projected to exceed 101% utilization. Key players like Qualcomm and NVIDIA are driving this demand, reinforcing TSMC’s lead in high-performance chip manufacturing as other competitors struggle to keep up. In October alone, TSMC reported a record revenue of 314.2 billion NTD, marking a significant year-over-year increase.
Original Chinese article: https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/discovery/2024-11-13/doc-incvwrzu5790886.shtml
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3. The new idea of “complementing strengths and weaknesses” in large models has been selected for NeurIPS’24, significantly outperforming existing routing methods, produced by Southern University of Science and Technology and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
The RouterDC architecture, introduced by a research team from Southern University of Science and Technology and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, has been accepted at NeurIPS 2024. Leveraging a dual contrastive learning approach, RouterDC optimally combines several large language models with impressive efficiency—both in parameters and computational requirements—and significantly outperforms existing routing methods in various inference tasks, achieving up to a 3.98% increase in accuracy.
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4. Tencent’s large model app Yuanbao has released version 2.0: based on the new generation large model Mix Yuan Turbo, it features built-in AI search.
Tencent has officially launched the 2.0 version of its Yuanbao app, featuring significant upgrades powered by the next-generation Hunyuan Turbo model. The update introduces a refined user interface, enhanced AI search capabilities integrating resources from platforms like WeChat and QQ Music, and a suite of AI applications including reading, creative drawing, and more. With improvements in performance, understanding of images, and seamless integration with Tencent’s ecosystem, Yuanbao 2.0 is set to revolutionize user experiences in AI-driven tasks.
Original Chinese article: https://tech.ifeng.com/c/8eVOoM2bDr7
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5. The large model is on the Volcano Ark: Data is visible only to you, usable only by you, and owned only by you.
Volcano Ark has elevated large model security by ensuring that user data remains confidential and under exclusive control. As a pioneering platform, it integrates comprehensive security measures right from its inception, providing a “no trace conversation” feature that safeguards data during interaction. With robust encryption, isolation, and auditing protocols, Volcano Ark not only protects but empowers users, ensuring their data is visible and usable solely by them.
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6. CASBOT’s first humanoid robot is released, capable of doing household chores with a battery life of over 4 hours.
CASBOT has unveiled its first full-sized humanoid robot, CASBOT 01, which is designed for various household tasks and boasts a battery life of over four hours. Standing 179 cm tall and weighing 60 kg, this advanced robot features 52 degrees of freedom, showcasing impressive capabilities in executing chores such as organizing clothing and assembling furniture. This launch marks a significant milestone for CASBOT and positions it as a competitive player in the rapidly evolving humanoid robot market.
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7. For the first time in the industry, Caiyun Technology has released the general large model “YunJinTianZhang” based on the DCFormer architecture.
Caiyun Technology has unveiled its groundbreaking general-purpose model, YunJinTianZhang, based on the innovative DCFormer architecture. This model boasts an impressive performance enhancement of 1.7 to 2 times over traditional Transformer models, setting a new standard in the AI landscape. CEO Yuan Xingyuan emphasized that improving model efficiency is vital for achieving true artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Original Chinese article: https://www.163.com/dy/article/JGV8UO8505533CUB.html
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