China AI Native Industry Insights – 20241121 – Alibaba | Baidu |Tsinghua University | StepFun | more
Discover China’s latest AI Native Insights: Alibaba’s milestone 100+ models serving 300K enterprises, Baidu’s impressive 1.5B daily model calls, Tsinghua’s pioneering 42 AI doctors launch, and Step-2’s top ranking in international benchmarks, tracking the latest developments in Chinese AI landscape.
1. Alibaba releases over 100 open-source models, with more than 300,000 enterprises accessing Tongyi large models.
At the 2024 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Alibaba CEO Wu Yongming delivered a keynote speech highlighting the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the internet sector. He emphasized that over 300,000 companies are leveraging Alibaba’s Tongyi model to drive productivity across various industries, while the firm continues to enhance its open-source offerings, with over 100 models available. Wu also noted significant reductions in AI inference costs, underscoring Alibaba’s commitment to promoting sustainable development in the AI landscape.
Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13390
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2. Baidu’s third-quarter revenue reached 33.6 billion yuan: The daily invocation of the Wenxin large model reached 1.5 billion times.
Baidu has released its financial report for Q3 2024, revealing a total revenue of 33.6 billion RMB, a 3% decline year-over-year. The company reported a net profit of 7.6 billion RMB, with core business revenue largely stable at 26.5 billion RMB. Furthermore, Baidu’s intelligent cloud division has seen significant growth, attracting over 11.8 million developers and achieving a daily API call volume of 1.5 billion for its Wenxin models.
Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13398
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3. Tsinghua AI Hospital is launched! The first batch of 42 AI doctors debuts, diagnosing over 300 types of diseases.
A new initiative called Zijing Zhikang, under the auspices of Tsinghua University’s AIR, has launched the “Agent Hospital,” also known as the Tsinghua AI Hospital, where the first batch of 42 AI doctors is currently undergoing internal testing. This project aims to leverage artificial intelligence to provide affordable and high-quality medical services by simulating hospital processes and creating a feedback loop that allows AI doctors to evolve rapidly. The system is set to enhance its capabilities and is expected to open to the public in early 2025.
Original Chinese article: https://www.qbitai.com/2024/11/221881.html
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4. Ranked as the “Least Likely to Cheat,” StepFun Step-2 is the top large model in China.
Step-2, the AI model developed by StepFun, has recently ranked first in China and fifth globally on the LiveBench leaderboard, known for its rigorous standards and low likelihood of manipulation. This achievement highlights Step-2’s exceptional instruction-following capabilities, surpassing major international competitors, including GPT-4. The model’s performance marks a significant step forward in Chinese AI, reinforcing the country’s position in the global AI landscape.
Original Chinese article: https://36kr.com/p/3045007777614467
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5. AI Version of The Matrix: Infinite Generation of Realistic Videos, AAA Graphics, Supports Real-time Interaction.
A groundbreaking AI-based simulator named The Matrix has been launched, capable of generating high-fidelity 720p videos with unlimited length and real-time interactivity. Developed by a team of Chinese researchers, it utilizes zero-shot learning to predict object behavior across various environments, including scenarios not present in its training data. This innovative project is drawing comparisons to the iconic film, as it blurs the lines between reality and simulation.
Original Chinese article: https://www.qbitai.com/2024/11/221749.html
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6. Join the AI search battle, Tencent will wield the WeChat content ecosystem as its sword.
Tencent has officially entered the AI search market with its new platform, ima, leveraging its extensive WeChat content ecosystem. This innovative tool can not only aggregate and summarize information from local documents but also uniquely index articles from WeChat public accounts, thereby providing users with exclusive access to a vast library of high-quality content. Positioned against competitors, ima aims to stand out by enhancing the user experience in AI search.
Original Chinese article: https://36kr.com/p/3044640904678023
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7. Alibaba Cloud has launched the Qwen 2.5-Turbo model for the Tongyi Qianwen large text processing service.
Alibaba Cloud has launched the Qwen2.5-Turbo model on its Bailian platform, a powerful long-text processing tool developed by the Tongyi Qianwen team that can handle up to 1 million tokens. Achieving a 100% accuracy rate in long-text retrieval tasks, it outperforms GPT-4 in multiple benchmarks, including a notable 93.1 score on the RULER evaluation set. This model offers vast applications, from analyzing lengthy novels to large-scale code assistance, and is now accessible to users with an introductory token grant for easy integration.
Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13366
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8. Breakthrough growth! Kuaishou Kling AI monthly revenue exceeds 10 million, with a total of over 5 million users served.
Kuaishou Technology’s third-quarter report for 2024 highlights significant advancements in its AI initiatives, particularly through its AI product, Kling, which has garnered over 500 million users since its launch in June. The platform boasts impressive metrics, including 51 million videos and 150 million images generated, along with monthly revenue exceeding 10 million RMB, showcasing strong commercialization potential. Founder and CEO Cheng Yixiao expressed confidence in Kling’s future growth, underscoring Kuaishou’s ability to translate AI innovation into substantial business value.
Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13377
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