AI Experts Are a Hot New Occupation in the Freelance Market: Job Postings Related to Generative AI Increase by Nearly 250%

MIIT: Over 400 National-Level Specialized and Innovative Small and Giant Enterprises Cultivated in the AI Field

Xie Shaofeng, the chief engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), stated that over 400 national-level specialized and innovative small and giant enterprises have been cultivated in the artificial intelligence field. The next step is to guide patient capital to increase support, accelerate the cultivation of a group of industry-leading enterprises and specialized and innovative SMEs. This includes building an open-source AI community, leveraging the role of the AI Standardization Technical Committee, and accelerating the development of key and urgently needed standards.

Infosys Develops Over 200 AI Agents, Reports 12% Drop in FY25 Net Profit

Infosys recently released its Q4 FY25 financial report, revealing a net profit of $814 million, a 11.7% decrease compared to $959 million in the same quarter last year. However, the company's revenue grew by 7.9% year-over-year, reaching $4.7 billion. For the full fiscal year, total revenue reached $19 billion, showing a modest 3.9% increase. In a press release, Infosys CEO Salil Parekh expressed optimism regarding generative AI...

Interview Kickstart Launches Generative AI Course to Empower Tech Professionals for Future Opportunities

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specialized knowledge for technology professionals is becoming increasingly crucial. Interview Kickstart, based in Santa Clara, California, recently announced an update to its Generative AI course, designed to equip tech professionals to navigate this rapidly changing market. This news coincides with the significant attention generated by Chinese tech giant Baidu's launch of its next-generation AI models – Ernie4.5 and Ernie X1. Baidu's multimodal foundation models...

FramePack: Revolutionary Video Diffusion Technology - Only 6GB VRAM, 1.5 Seconds/Frame

Recent advancements in generative AI have fueled innovation in video generation. A new video diffusion technology called FramePack has garnered significant attention. According to information compiled by AIbase from recent posts on X, FramePack's remarkably low VRAM requirements and efficient generation capabilities promise to usher in a new era of video generation accessible to mainstream GPUs. Technical Breakthrough: Only 6GB VRAM needed, effortlessly generating thousands of frames. FramePack's most significant advantage is its extremely low...

International Arbitration Body Releases New AI Application Guidelines

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), a leading international arbitration institution, recently released guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in arbitration. This initiative aims to provide legal professionals and arbitrators with practical advice on the ethical use of this emerging technology in arbitration proceedings. With rapid technological advancements, AI is increasingly being integrated into various industries, including law and arbitration. AI can play a significant role in document review, evidence analysis, and decision-making support, but its application also raises a number of ethical considerations.

Israeli Startup Brandlight Secures $5.7M to Help Brands Stand Out in the Age of AI Search

In today's generative AI-driven world, how brands perform in machine-generated search results is increasingly crucial. Israeli startup Brandlight recently announced a $5.7 million funding round to help businesses effectively influence how AI models perceive and represent their brands. Founded by CEO Imri Marcus, CTO Dvir Dvash, and COO Uri Gafni, the company attracted Cardumen Capital upon launch.

Virtue AI Secures $30 Million to Help Enterprises Deploy Generative AI Securely

San Francisco-based Virtue AI today announced $30 million in seed and Series A funding. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Walden Catalyst Ventures, with participation from several other investors, including Prosperity7. Virtue AI is dedicated to eliminating the traditional trade-off between AI innovation and security, helping enterprises deploy AI safely and efficiently.

Jack Ma Reiterates Focus on AI; Alibaba's All-in AI Strategy Draws Attention; Employees Say Performance Not Yet Tied to AI

Alibaba founder Jack Ma recently addressed company employees, reaffirming the importance of artificial intelligence and stating that AI's future role is to liberate, not replace, humanity. Previous market rumors suggested that all Alibaba departments would have AI-driven growth as a core performance metric by 2025. However, an Alibaba employee told the media that performance evaluations are not currently directly linked to AI, which remains an auxiliary tool. In response to inquiries, Alibaba stated that this was not an official announcement.

Global Artificial Intelligence Market Projected to Reach $368 Billion by 2034

SignalFire Raises Over $1 Billion to Focus on Applied AI Startups

Venture capital firm SignalFire announced it has secured over $1 billion in funding to support next-generation early-stage technology startups, particularly those innovating in applied artificial intelligence (AI). This capital will be allocated across multiple programs including SignalFire's Seed, Early, XIR (High-Retention), and Opportunity programs. The firm stated that this funding will be used to back founders pursuing disruptive innovations with the potential to 'reshape entire categories'. Image note: Image generated by AI, image licensing provided by Midjourney.