Huawei Open Sources GenImage Dataset to Assist in Identifying AI-Generated Images like Midjourney

Massive Government Investment: New $82 Billion AI Fund to Boost Early-Stage Projects

China recently announced a 60 billion RMB (approximately $82 billion USD) national fund dedicated to investing in early-stage artificial intelligence (AI) projects. This move demonstrates Beijing's commitment to fostering the AI industry and aims to further elevate China's position in the global technology competition through government-led investment. According to Zhang Jianhua, an official from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, speaking at a conference in Shenzhen, the "National AI Investment Fund" was established in January this year under the joint guidance of industrial and financial departments. The fund's...

Jack Ma Emphasizes AI Should Serve Humanity at Alibaba Cloud's New Fiscal Year Launch Event

Soaring Costs of Benchmarking Inference AI Models: Assessing One Can Cost Nearly $3000

According to Artificial Analysis, a third-party AI testing agency, evaluating OpenAI's o1 inference model across seven popular benchmarks costs $2,767.05, while its non-inference model GPT-4o costs only $108.85. This significant disparity sparks discussion regarding the sustainability and transparency of AI evaluation. Inference models, AI systems capable of step-by-step reasoning to solve problems, while excelling in specific domains, incur significantly higher benchmarking costs than traditional models. Arti...

OpenAI Countersues Musk, Seeking Cease and Desist of Illegal and Unfair Actions

The legal battle between OpenAI and its co-founder, billionaire Elon Musk, continues to escalate. OpenAI has filed a countersuit, seeking a court order to prevent further illegal and unfair actions by Musk and demanding compensation for damages incurred. In the countersuit, OpenAI's lawyers stated: "OpenAI is a resilient company, but Musk's actions have caused us harm. If his attacks continue, OpenAI's mission and the public interest will be further threatened."

The Rise of AI-Generated Ghibli Art: Students Struggle Between Innovation and Plagiarism

In recent years, AI-generated art in the style of Studio Ghibli has spread rapidly on social media. Many users employ AI tools to create entirely new images or recreate existing photographs in the distinctive style of the Japanese animation studio. However, this surge in popularity raises questions about the line between appreciation and plagiarism. The trend accelerated after OpenAI's March 31st update to ChatGPT, enabling users to generate more detailed images. Examples include the ASU Sun Devil Fitness Center, etc.

AI: A Poison Pill for Media? Quartz's Demise Shows the Peril of Low-Quality AI Content

Once a respected business publication, Quartz was recently sold off cheaply after a confusing period of low-quality AI-generated content, resulting in the near-complete dismantling of its editorial team. This serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the potentially devastating consequences of the media industry's uncritical embrace of poor-quality AI. As recounted by co-founder Zach Seward (now head of AI initiatives at the New York Times) in a blog post, Quartz has changed hands several times since its founding in 2012. Last week, it was sold to Canadian software company Redbri.

OpenAI Urges Europe to Increase AI Infrastructure Investment to Boost Market Competitiveness

Growing Distrust of AI Among US Citizens

GitHub Official Open Source MCP Server with Seamless GitHub API Integration

AI Daily: China's AI Investment to Exceed $100 Billion by 2028; OpenRouter Releases Free Model Quasar Alpha; Midjourney V7 Launches Major Update

Welcome to the 【AI Daily】column! Your daily guide to exploring the world of artificial intelligence. We present you with the hottest AI news, focusing on developers and helping you understand technology trends and innovative AI product applications. Discover new AI products here: https://top.aibase.com/ 1、IDC: China's AI Investment to Exceed $100 Billion by 2028 According to IDC's prediction, China's investment in artificial intelligence will significantly increase, with a total investment expected to exceed $100 billion by 2028.