Abstract: On August 4, the Chengdu Economic and Information Bureau issued "Several Measures for Accelerating the Innovative Application of Large-scale Models in Chengdu to Promote the High-quality Development of the Artificial Intelligence Industry", which proposed to create an industrial ecology of large-scale model technology. Support leading enterprises to establish a full-stack large-scale model training and R&D innovation ecosystem in Chengdu, cooperate with small and medium-sized enterprises to build artificial intelligence training and service infrastructure based on domestic software and hardware, and improve data management experience, computing power infrastructure engineering operation capabilities, and underlying System optimization capabilities, algorithm design capabilities, and business scenario implementation capabilities to create an independent and controllable artificial intelligence technology system and industrial ecology.
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Chengdu: Create an independent and controllable artificial intelligence technology system and industrial ecology
According to a report by the Financial Associated Press on August 4, "Several Measures for Accelerating the Innovative Application of Large Models in Chengdu to Promote the High-quality Development of the Artificial Intelligence Industry" was issued a few days ago. Among them, it is proposed to create a large-scale technology industry ecology. Support leading enterprises to establish a full-stack large-scale model training and R&D innovation ecosystem in Chengdu, cooperate with small and medium-sized enterprises to build artificial intelligence training and service infrastructure based on domestic software and hardware, and improve data management experience, computing power infrastructure engineering operation capabilities, and underlying System optimization capabilities, algorithm design capabilities, and business scenario implementation capabilities to create an independent and controllable artificial intelligence technology system and industrial ecology. Encourage the research and development of full-stack domestic artificial intelligence software and hardware products, select qualified products to be included in the catalog of the first version of software and the first set (set) of major technical equipment, and gradually form an independent and controllable artificial intelligence technology system and industrial ecology.
In addition, the document also proposes to strengthen financial support and protection. Give full play to the role of government investment guidance funds, make good use of new economic angel investment funds and industrial investment funds, increase investment in artificial intelligence industry projects by municipal platform funds, and strive to build a new type of investment and financing that is guided by the government, social participation, multiple supports, and multi-stage relay environment. Encourage artificial intelligence companies to carry out equity financing in domestic and foreign multi-level capital markets, and support venture capital and venture capital institutions to strengthen investment and mergers in artificial intelligence start-ups.
Shanghai: Make every effort to lay out the new track to create a highland of innovation sources such as the digital economy and the metaverse
Gong Zheng, deputy secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee and mayor, was investigating online new economy companies in Xuhui District. Gong Zheng pointed out that seizing new industrial tracks is the key for cities to grasp the initiative in future development. We must grasp the general trend of industrial technological change, keep an eye on the new characteristics of production and lifestyle, make every effort to lay out the new track of the digital economy, create high grounds for innovation such as the digital economy and the metaverse, and support enterprises to seize opportunities, expand markets, and win the future on the new track. , Inject strong impetus into Shanghai's construction of a modern industrial system. (Financial Association)
New patent for Apple's Vision Pro headset could reduce motion sickness and eye strain
According to the "Kechuangban Daily" report on August 4, according to the list published by the United States Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO), Apple has recently obtained a Vision Pro head display technology patent, which can reduce motion sickness and visual fatigue. During augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality (AR/VR/MR) experiences, due to differences in movement and physical positioning in the real world, physical sensations are out of sync with the virtual experience, causing many to experience nausea, sweating, headache and dizziness. When Apple announced the Vision Pro headset, it said that by combining a high-resolution display and ultra-low latency, it can significantly reduce motion sickness. Apple says the proprietary R1 chip handles all image processing, reducing latency to 12 milliseconds.
Apple CEO Cook: Has invested in artificial intelligence technology for several years, AI will appear in Apple products as a new feature
According to Jinshi's report on August 4, Apple announced its Q3 financial report today. So far, Apple's research and development expenditures this fiscal year reached 22.61 billion U.S. dollars, which is about 3.12 billion U.S. dollars higher than the same period last year. Apple CEO Cook said: "For many years, we have been researching various artificial intelligence technologies, including generative artificial intelligence. Apple will continue to invest and innovate. Obviously, we have invested a lot of money, which is reflected in the research and development you see. Spending." Cook also said that artificial intelligence will appear as a new feature in Apple products. Starting this fall, iPhones will have the ability to transcribe voicemails in real time, he said. Additionally, Cook said, “I’ve been really excited so far by the response from those who have tried the Vision Pro, our first MR headset.”
Zhongke Jincai: Launched car holographic AI digital human products
According to the Securities Times, on August 4, Zhongke Jincai released its car holographic AI digital human product at the Guosheng Artificial Intelligence Industry Summit (Shenzhen). It is reported that this product is equipped with the world's only holographic display that reaches the mass production standard of the car, a large vertical model of the automotive industry and AID (holographic aerial intelligent display system). The industry brings a new interactive experience and promotes the development of intelligent networked vehicles.
OpenAI: A series of updates will be rolled out next week to improve the ChatGPT experience
Babbitt News, on August 4th, OpenAI announced that it will roll out a series of updates next week to improve the ChatGPT experience, including prompt examples; use GPT-4 by default; upload multiple files; keep logged in, etc.
Huawei: Xiaoyi will have AI large-scale model capabilities
Babbitt News, on August 4, Huawei Terminal announced on Weibo that through the blessing of the underlying capabilities of Pangu's large model, HarmonyOS will bring more advanced AI, and Xiaoyi will have the ability of AI large model.
LSE is working with Microsoft and others to develop AI models
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is teaming up with Microsoft and several banks to create bespoke generative artificial intelligence (AI) models, the Financial Times reported on Aug. 4, a move that shows how the financial services industry is seeking to operate without exposing expertise. Take advantage of this technology where data is available. David Schwimmer, chief executive of the LSE, said, "We are in discussions with our customers to give them the opportunity to take advantage of the vast amount of data we have and fuse it with their data in a secure and proprietary way." As a decade As part of the strategic partnership, Microsoft acquired a 4 percent stake in LSEG last December and a seat on the board.
Dentons will partner with Microsoft to launch a GPT-4-based chatbot "fleetAI"
Babbitt News, Dentons, the world's largest law firm, recently announced that it will launch a proprietary version of ChatGPT "fleetAI", enabling its lawyers to apply generative AI to client affairs. It is reported that "fleetAI" includes a chatbot based on OpenAI's GPT-4 large-scale language model, which will enable the company's lawyers to conduct legal research, generate legal content, and identify relevant legal arguments. The second robot allows multiple legal documents to be uploaded in order to extract, analyze and query key data such as terms and obligations.
Dentons' team, led by UKIME's head of innovation Joe Cohen, worked with Microsoft to ensure that all data uploaded to fleetAI was not used to train models, was inaccessible to anyone outside Dentons, and was deleted after 30 days. fleetAI will launch in August and will be made available to colleagues across the global firm in due course. Following the August launch, there will be a 6-week beta, after which the practice group leaders will review all feedback and develop practice-specific usage guidelines.
SoftBank expects to launch its own generative AI products after 2024
According to Jiemian News citing Bloomberg reports, SoftBank Group CEO Junichi Miyagawa, the telecommunications arm of SoftBank, said today that he plans to launch his own generative AI products after "spending next year" training AI. SoftBank said it would set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, SB Intuitions, to focus on training generative AI. Miyagawa Junichi said at the earnings conference that he plans to provide services to enterprise customers through cooperation with Microsoft in generative AI. In addition, SoftBank also hopes to provide Google's AI tools to the Japanese market. It was previously reported that Softbank: A new entity was established in March and is developing the "Japanese version of ChatGPT".
Investment and Financing
Hon Hai Invests $14 Million in AI Startups
According to a report by Taiwan Economic Daily on August 4th quoted by the "Kechuang Board Daily", Hon Hai Group recently announced that it will increase its investment in AI start-up company Kneron, with a total transaction amount of 14 million US dollars. After this new investment, Hon Hai will Hai accumulatively holds 2.7024% of Knereng Wisdom. According to Kneron's official website, the company focuses on the research and development of edge AI system-on-a-chip (SoC) dedicated processors, and is a terminal edge AI computing solution provider.
Edtech unicorn GoStudent raises $95M for VR and AI-enhanced tutoring
According to a TechCrunch report on August 4, the educational technology unicorn company GoStudent completed a $95 million strategic financing, with participation from Deutsche Bank, Left Lane Capital, DN Capital, Tencent, Prosus, DST, Coatue and SoftBank Vision Fund 2. According to reports, the financing includes equity and debt capital. So far, the company has raised $686.3 million at a valuation of about $3.28 billion. The financing will be used to "deliver enhanced blended learning solutions to the DACH region." In layman's terms, this means more support for online and offline education, and expanded use of GoVR, GoStudent's new virtual reality language learning platform.
Additionally, the company said it has an "artificial intelligence vision" and plans to "prioritize the creation of AI-powered tools." The company currently has about 23,000 tutors on its platform and will develop an "AI lesson plan generator" trained on local curricula.
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