Discover China’s latest AI Native Insights: From Alibaba’s major open-source strategy announcement to its innovative tools SmartVscode and XiYan-SQL, while Kunlun Tech debuts Skyo voice assistant and Chinese tech advances in AI glasses, tracking the latest developments in Chinese AI landscape.

1. Ali Tongyi Open Source Launches SmartVscode Plugin to Support Natural Language Control of VS Code.

Alibaba’s Tongyi Intelligent Computing Lab has launched SmartVscode, an AI assistant tool designed for VSCode that enables users to manipulate programming software using natural language commands. This innovative open-source extension simplifies coding tasks, configuration adjustments, and application development, allowing users to focus on creativity without being bogged down by complex operational steps. With its advanced App-Controller framework, SmartVscode significantly enhances user experience by streamlining task execution and interaction between users and programming tools.

Original Chinese article: https://k.sina.com.cn/article_6105753431_16bee6757019018ivi.html?from=tech

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2. Unlocking a new way to handle data! The Alibaba research team has released XiYan-SQL, an efficient text-to-SQL conversion tool.

Alibaba’s research team has introduced XiYan-SQL, an innovative NL2SQL framework that enhances SQL query generation from natural language. By integrating a semi-structured architecture representation called M-Schema, it improves the understanding of database hierarchies, resulting in higher accuracy in SQL queries. XiYan-SQL demonstrates exceptional adaptability and performance, achieving an 89.65% execution accuracy on the Spider benchmark and setting new standards for NL2SQL applications.

Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13334

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3. Kunlun Tech launches “Tiangong Big Model 4.0” version 4.0, with the real-time voice assistant Skyo set to go live soon.

Kunlun Tech has launched “Skywork 4o” (Tiangong 4.0) large language model and its voice assistant “Skyo”, featuring real-time voice interaction capabilities with sub-second response times and real-time interruption support. The Skyo assistant demonstrates advanced features including multilingual support, emotional understanding, and customizable voice styles. The product is set to launch on Tiangong APP in December 2024, marking a significant milestone in the company’s four-year AI development journey under its “All in AGI and AIGC” strategy.

Original Chinese article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/k41z102T5JAfIJHeLLJP2w

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4. Comparable to OpenAI’s factual benchmarks, this Chinese evaluation set just allows o1-preview to pass.

The TaoTian Group’s Algorithm Technology – Future Life Laboratory has introduced the **Chinese SimpleQA**, the first comprehensive evaluation set designed to assess the factual accuracy of language models in Chinese. This benchmark covers 99 subtopics across various domains, offering rigorous quality control and static reference answers to ensure reliability. With this initiative, the team aims to enhance understanding of model capabilities in Chinese and provide a foundational tool for future algorithmic research.

Original Chinese article: https://www.jiqizhixin.com/articles/2024-11-20-2

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5. Alibaba CEO Wu Yongming: In the AI era, Alibaba will insist on open source and openness.

At the 2024 World Internet Conference, Alibaba CEO Wu Yongming emphasized the company’s commitment to open-source principles in the era of artificial intelligence. He announced plans to enhance AI infrastructure and collaborate with ecosystem partners to turn AI capabilities into productivity across various industries. Notably, Alibaba has significantly reduced computing costs and aims to make its proprietary models accessible globally, fostering a robust AI ecosystem.

Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13362

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6. The AR glasses brand “Zhi Jing Wei Zhi,” invested by Alibaba, plans to release a new AI glasses model next year.

The AI smart glasses market is witnessing a surge, with Chinese AR brand “Zhi Jing Wei Zhi” set to launch its new AI glasses in Q1 2024. This second-generation product, developed since early this year, focuses on novel application scenarios rather than competing with mainstream models like Ray-Ban Meta. The company recently secured $10 million in angel funding led by Alibaba, positioning itself to tap into the burgeoning global AI glasses market projected to exceed $100 billion.

Original Chinese article: https://www.aibase.com/zh/news/13356

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