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1. Embodied Intelligent Robot Unveils Hidden Champion: Bringing Dogs Home with Multimodal AI.
The domestic robotics company WEILAN has unveiled its latest line of embodied intelligence products, featuring the adorable quadruped robot BabyAlpha A2, which offers customizable features and interactive capabilities powered by multi-modal AI. This new offering, along with developer version robots and humanoid office assistants, aims to enhance the consumer robotics market, providing companionship and educational value to families. With rapid production and a successful track record, these innovative robots reflect a significant leap in the advancement of intelligent technology.
Original Chinese article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/YFwhP6aeW35l69lAYvrOkQ
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2. Huawei has launched the industry’s first L4 autonomous driving network solution, driving the transformation of AI technology.
Huawei has launched the industry’s first L4 autonomous driving network solution, “Xinghe AI Autonomous Driving Network,” at the Global Connectivity Conference. This innovative solution promises to revolutionize intelligent transportation by enhancing the efficiency and safety of data communication, marking a significant breakthrough in China’s autonomous driving technology landscape. With its advanced architecture, it offers real-time data analysis and seamless user interactions, paving the way for smarter, more responsive traffic management.
Original Chinese article: https://www.sohu.com/a/811355348_121798711
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3. Huawei and China Mobile jointly release ultra-large-scale AI storage: capacity reaches 150PB.
Recent developments highlight significant advancements in technology and innovation, showcasing efforts from various sectors including finance and entertainment. As industries adapt to new challenges, advancements in AI and sustainability are becoming pivotal in shaping future strategies. Stay tuned for more insights on how these trends will influence our lives and economies.
Original Chinese article: https://finance.sina.com.cn/tech/discovery/2024-09-25/doc-incqizxq5160410.shtml
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4. Baidu’s Li Yanhong: The most promising AI-Native application is the “intelligent agent.”
At the 2024 Baidu Cloud Intelligence Conference, the results of the “Wenxin Cup” startup competition were announced, highlighting AI-Native applications. The top prize was awarded to Infimind for its all-in-one e-commerce tool built on Baidu’s Wenxin model, while other innovative projects focused on fields like finance and education also gained recognition. Baidu’s commitment to fostering this ecosystem includes significant investments and support for the winning teams, signaling a shift towards a robust AI-Native application landscape.
Original Chinese article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MjM5OTAzMjc4MA==&mid=2650767123&idx=2&sn=dac44e02727fa2e65494658e4d335fb8&chksm=bf44993a5160d0484df4d4999788172cf5812a423e0b10ea569fc1778292881b27ea34fdea07&scene=0&xtrack=1
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5. Chongqing Terminus is racing to become the first AIoT stock! In three years, it has achieved 2.9 billion yuan in revenue, with over 60% coming from the AI industry’s digital intelligence.
Chongqing-based Terminus has officially filed for an IPO in Hong Kong, positioning itself as the first publicly traded company in China’s AIoT sector. With a revenue of 2.9 billion CNY over the past three years, over 60% of which comes from AI industry digitalization, Terminus serves more than 800 clients across 150 global cities, marking a significant milestone for the AIoT landscape.
Original Chinese article: https://www.qbitai.com/2024/09/195501.html
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6. Domestic space intelligence startups have secured three rounds of financing in succession, aiming to elevate video generation to a 4D world model.
Space intelligence company GigaAI has secured nearly 50 million CNY in two consecutive rounds of angel funding, attracting investments from prominent firms such as BAIC Capital, MiraclePlus, and more. The company aims to elevate video generation to a 4D world model, enhancing AI’s understanding and interaction capabilities within 4D spaces, which holds significant potential for industries including film, gaming, and autonomous driving. Following this funding, GigaAI plans to accelerate technical development and market expansion to lead advancements in world modeling and spatial intelligence.
Original Chinese article: https://zhidx.com/p/447217.html
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7. Yuelingxi AI multimodal application has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, supporting overseas users.
Yuelingxi AI has launched a comprehensive upgrade to its multimodal version 2.3, enhancing its application capabilities and expanding access for overseas users in several countries, including the US, Japan, and Singapore. This update features improved text-to-image and text-to-video functionalities, along with advanced image repair and sketch rendering, promising an unprecedented experience for a global user base.
Original Chinese article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/GNEpuLrPy7P8gqIJc-qlYg
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8. Maimai Lin Fan: In the future, more white-collar workers will be employed by platforms rather than companies.
Maimai’s founder and CEO Lin Fan discussed the transformative potential of edge AI models, emphasizing their role in transitioning white-collar jobs towards platform-based systems. Meanwhile, Li Dahai, CEO of Wall Smart, highlighted that China is rapidly catching up to the U.S. in edge AI technology, with certain areas of innovation already leading. Both leaders acknowledged the future segmentation of AI hardware into assistants and agents, reshaping workplace structures and operational dynamics.
Original Chinese article: https://new.qq.com/rain/a/20240925A06GKH00
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9. Adaspace and the Chinese University of Hong Kong jointly developed and launched the first AI large model scientific satellite.
On September 24, Adaspace successfully launched three “Era of Stars” AI satellites from the Dongfang Spaceport in Shandong, including the pioneering “Hong Kong Youth Innovation Satellite,” developed in collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong. This historic satellite, which is the world’s first AI large model science satellite, is equipped with advanced capabilities for high-resolution Earth observation and on-orbit intelligent data processing. It aims to revolutionize satellite AI, transitioning from single-satellite functions to a networked intelligent model, thereby enhancing the commercial viability of AI integration in space.
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10. Former Baidu Research Institute Vice President Li Ping’s new project: building large model infrastructure for mobile phones and PCs.
Former Baidu Research Institute Vice President Li Ping has launched a new venture, VecML, aimed at developing foundational infrastructure for large models on mobile devices and PCs. The company recently assembled a strong leadership team, including Dr. Jan Pedersen, a former top executive at Yahoo, eBay, and Walmart. VecML aspires to create next-generation edge computing platforms that enable advanced AI capabilities on user devices.
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