The large-scale model has detonated the technology circle, domestic and foreign technology giants rushed to the beach, and at the same time stimulated a wave of large-scale entrepreneurship . As of April 2023, 13 unicorn companies have emerged on the large-scale model track around the world. Under such a background, how to promote the continuous development of large models and move towards a more mature new stage?
Relevant experts pointed out that only by building a prosperous large-scale model ecology can the large-scale model exert its huge productivity . In this regard, large domestic and foreign manufacturers have invested in the ecological construction of large models and vigorously supported entrepreneurial teams. In May of this year, Baidu launched the "Wenxin Cup" Entrepreneurship Competition . It is understood that Baidu will provide a total of tens of millions of yuan in capital and resource investment to conduct AI large-scale model technical guidance and exchange empowerment , which is extremely important for entrepreneurs . " Gold content" .
Many players have made great efforts in the field of large models to continuously promote the ecological development of large model applications. In the continuous exploration of its scenarios and applications, we can also glimpse several major development trends in the field of large models.
Large-scale models lead the intergenerational transformation of AI, and entrepreneurs compete for popular tracks
The big model is leading the intergenerational transformation of AI. Not only has it attracted strong attention from the venture capital circle, entrepreneurs have also entered the arena, and a large number of team competitions have emerged on popular tracks. Entrepreneurs actively embrace emerging technologies, develop AI-native applications, and create productivity tools that belong to the AI era. At the same time , entrepreneurs are actively exploring the reconstruction and transformation of vertical industry applications such as medical care, education, finance, and law, and the application scenarios tend to be diversified.
At this stage, competition in the application layer is the most intense in the field of large models . Relevant analysts pointed out that there are deterministic market opportunities for AI native applications, but manufacturers and entrepreneurial teams still need to fight "prepared battles." To create large-scale large-scale model landing applications, more attention should be paid to scenarios and user needs.
According to expert observations, the Baidu Wenxin Large Model has achieved rapid iterative upgrades in just a few months , and the 3.5 version of the Baidu Wenxin Large Model has been comprehensively improved in terms of effects, functions, and performance . In this competition, a large number of entrepreneurial teams also developed AI applications based on Wenxin Model 3.5 .
AI talent training is indispensable, and the high potential talent pool becomes an important "cornerstone"
Large-scale model talent training is an indispensable part of the AI industry . At present, the entire industry has launched a "talent battle" , especially for vertical segmentation scenarios such as productivity tools, marketing, and education . Entrepreneurial teams not only need to have high-level technical capabilities, but also have rich industry know -how. Only by combining the actual needs of the industry can it be possible to find development opportunities for the large-scale model landing industry.
According to the "Report on the Competitiveness of Innovative Talents in China's Artificial Intelligence Industry (2023)" by the Intellectual Property and Innovation Development Center of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, Baidu ranked first in the "Innovative Talents in the AI Industry" with a score of 85.5. number one . In addition, a prosperous developer ecology is also the backbone of large-scale model construction. Public information shows that Baidu has more than 7.5 million developer bases and 200,000 enterprise ecological foundations . In recent years, Baidu has continued to carry out large- scale model talent training, enterprise empowerment and Developer Operations .
Among the contestants of Baidu's "Wenxin Cup" Entrepreneurship Competition, there are many high-quality teams with excellent educational background, large factories and successful entrepreneurial experience. The talent advantage will become an important cornerstone for the development of China's large-scale model.
Commercialization of large models becomes the focus of attention, and jointly build a dynamic and diversified industrial ecology
The large-scale AI model has developed from the competition of parameters to the application stage, and the large-scale and reproducible industry can be expected in the future. The venture capital circle is generally full of expectations for the prospect of commercialization of large models. IDC's latest "AI Large-scale Model Technical Capability Assessment Report, 2023" shows that Baidu Wenxin's large-scale model has achieved extensive business layout and landing scenario exploration in the fields of energy, finance, education, and medical care.
For start-ups, Baidu has set up a 1 billion-scale Wenxin Investment Fund to provide start-ups with comprehensive support of capital + technology + business resources . It is foreseeable that Baidu and other companies will use full-stack technology to support thousands of industries, continue to promote the development of large-scale industries and commercial implementation, and jointly build diversified and dynamic AI ecosystem with the industry.