Microsoft Unveils New AI Access Principles, Largest Investment Plan to Date

Shenzhen University's Artificial Intelligence Institute Officially Unveiled, Boosting AI Talent Cultivation

On April 21, 2025, Shenzhen University officially unveiled its Artificial Intelligence Institute, marking a significant step forward in the university's AI education and research. According to Shenzhen TV's Deep Vision News report, the institute will establish a basic research center and a computing platform, and will collaborate with Tencent Cloud to build an industry academy, promoting deep integration of industry, academia, and research. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image authorization service provider Midjourney. Currently, the Artificial Intelligence Institute boasts a strong team of approximately 80 teachers and researchers.

Rapid Advancement of AI in Advertising: Publishers Leading the Way

According to a 2025 early release study by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), while the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advertising is rising, only 30% of advertising professionals have fully integrated AI into their media advertising lifecycle. The study reveals that while agencies and brands primarily leverage AI for audience identification and targeting, publishers are more inclined to utilize AI for ad inventory forecasting and demand analysis. The survey highlights two major challenges facing the advertising industry in AI adoption...

Cohere Launches Two New Models on Microsoft Azure AI Foundry to Optimize RAG and Agent AI Workflows

Cohere recently launched two new models, Command A and Embed 4, on the Microsoft Azure AI Foundry platform. These models significantly enhance enterprise-grade Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and agent AI workflows. Designed for production readiness and ease of development, they are broadly applicable to intelligent document Q&A, enterprise Copilots, and scalable search applications. Command A: A High-Efficiency Engine for Agent AI Command A is a...

Microsoft MarkItDown MCP Converts Word, Excel, and more to Markdown

Microsoft's New Open-Source Model MAI-DS-R1: Improved Sensitive Topic Response and Reduced Safety Risks

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.

Microsoft Unveils New Language Model BitNet b1.58 2B4T, Requiring Only 0.4GB of Memory

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.

O Copilot Vision, assistente de IA gratuito do Microsoft Edge, interpreta conteúdo na tela em tempo real

Recentemente, a Microsoft lançou gratuitamente no seu navegador Edge o novo recurso de assistente de IA, o Copilot Vision. Este recurso oferece aos usuários uma experiência mais inteligente, permitindo a interação por voz com o assistente de IA para interpretar o conteúdo na tela em tempo real, ajudando os usuários a concluir várias tarefas. De acordo com Mustafa Suleyman, CEO de IA da Microsoft, o Copilot Vision é um recurso de assistente baseado em voz. Para usar, os usuários simplesmente precisam ativar o recurso,

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.