According to the Securities Times, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun has successfully recruited one of the key developers of the open-source large model DeepSeek-V2, Luo Fuli, with an annual salary in the millions. She will lead Xiaomi's AI large model team. This move has attracted widespread attention in the industry and marks a strategic acceleration for Xiaomi in the field of artificial intelligence.
Information shows that Luo Fuli, a post-95 AI prodigy, graduated from Beijing Normal University and Peking University. In 2019, she became a focal point in academia by publishing eight papers at the top AI conference ACL. Since then, she has held technical positions at companies like Alibaba Damo Academy and Huansuan Quantitative, and worked as a deep learning researcher at DeepSeek, where she contributed to the development of the MoE large model DeepSeek-V2. The Chinese proficiency of DeepSeek-V2 is leading among domestic and international models, and it has become a significant highlight in the AI field due to its high cost-performance ratio.
Luo Fuli's talent has not only been recognized in academia but has also caught the attention of industry leader Lei Jun, making her a core member of Xiaomi's AI large model team. Lei Jun personally recruited her with a multi-million annual salary, reflecting Xiaomi's emphasis and ambition in the AI field.
In recent years, Xiaomi has gradually increased its investment in artificial intelligence. In 2023, Xiaomi established an AI laboratory large model team and clearly stated its intention to leverage its technological advantages to actively explore AI-related user scenarios. This year, Xiaomi also set up a dedicated AI platform department, led by tech expert Zhang Duo, further demonstrating Xiaomi's strategic determination in the AI field.
Additionally, Xiaomi is vigorously building a GPU cluster, with plans for significant expansion. Lei Jun is personally leading this effort, showing his high regard for AI research and development.
Xiaomi's AI strategy is not only reflected in talent acquisition but also includes substantial financial investment. According to Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing, R&D expenses are expected to reach 24 billion yuan in 2024 and further rise to 30 billion yuan in 2025. Between 2022 and 2026, Xiaomi plans to invest over 100 billion yuan, focusing on the development of three fundamental technologies: AI, operating systems (OS), and chips.
This significant investment and layout clearly indicate that Xiaomi considers AI as the core driving force for future development, especially in the field of large models. By collaborating with top industry talents, Xiaomi aims to secure a place in the global AI competition, promoting technological breakthroughs and enhancing market competitiveness.
