The latest release by QuestMobile, the '2024 AI Agent Application Insights Semi-Annual Report', shows that the monthly active users of artificial intelligence (AI) applications have exceeded 66 million, marking the rapid development and popularization of AI technology at the application level. The report highlights that AI applications have formed eight major categories, including emotional companionship, office efficiency, education and learning, lifestyle assistance, entertainment and leisure, copywriting, and industry consulting, with commercialization paths now opened.

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a new player on the electoral battlefield. AI technology can generate false images, videos, and audio, influencing voter decision-making, a trend that has manifested in multiple instances. For example, former President Trump shared AI-generated images attempting to mislead the public, while residents of New Hampshire encountered deepfake calls aimed at dissuading them from participating in the Democratic primaries. Experts warn that the impact of AI-generated misinformation could substantially alter election outcomes, and current detection technologies remain underdeveloped.

The global AI application market experienced explosive growth in 2024, with total revenue expected to reach $3.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 51%. North America contributed the most, accounting for 47% of global revenue. India became the largest market in terms of downloads, capturing 21%. ChatGPT emerged as the market leader, with over 160 million downloads from January to August and revenue nearing $230 million, alongside more than 190 million monthly active users. AI+Chatbot applications surpassed 630 million downloads, with revenue approaching $580 million, reflecting a 1.5% growth compared to 2023.

Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has made adjustments to address the issue of misinformation related to the 2024 presidential election, particularly targeting its AI system Grok to guide users to official information sources like vote.gov for the latest election updates. Several Secretaries of State in the U.S. have expressed concerns about Grok's errors in handling election-related matters, pointing out that it may lead to confusion and demanding corrections. Grok mistakenly claimed that the ballot deadlines in certain states had passed after President Biden announced his withdrawal from the race, causing widespread concern.

SenseTime's 2024 mid-year earnings report reveals significant growth in the first half of the year, with revenue reaching 1.74 billion RMB, a year-on-year growth rate of 21%. The generative AI business has become a major source of revenue, increasing by 256% and accounting for 60.4% of total revenue. Xu Li, the company's executive chairman and CEO, stated that the strategic shift towards generative AI has achieved initial results, coinciding with a golden period for AI development. Strong performance is mainly attributed to robust demand in the Chinese market for large models and intelligent computing services, along with the growth of 'SenseNova'.

Since the rise of ChatGPT in 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hotly debated topic worldwide, indicating that it will profoundly change business and lifestyles. However, two years later, a Forbes report reveals that the AI adoption rates are far less optimistic than expected. Only 5.4% of companies actually use AI, and this figure is expected to rise to only 6.6% by 2024. AI's application across industries is limited, mainly confined to a small scope. While discussions about generative AI are extensive, over 80% of companies with actual applications are unrelated to their business.

In Q2 2024, global AI PC shipments reached 8.8 million units, accounting for 14% of total PC shipments, showcasing rapid market growth. AI PCs include desktops and laptops equipped with advanced chipsets, such as NPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X series chips and Copilot+PC signify a new stage in AI PC development. It is expected that shipments will significantly increase in the second half of the year, with total shipments for 2024 projected to reach 44 million units, and it is anticipated to exceed 100 million units by 2025. Apple leads the AI PC market with its Mac products.

As the 2024 US Open approaches, IBM and the USTA are launching a series of innovative AI features to provide an unprecedented digital experience for the tournament. Through the watsonx platform, these AI technologies offer more detailed post-match summaries, AI commentary, and a fully upgraded SlamTracker. AI-generated match reports cover every singles match, allowing viewers to receive detailed analyses just minutes after the match ends, including player performance, statistics, and highlights. IBM's AI commentary feature has also been enhanced.

The 'Cloud Pulse' report released by Wipro reveals that cloud computing is developing at an astonishing pace, with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as a key driver. Based on a survey of over 500 senior leaders in North America and Europe, the report indicates a substantial increase in cloud investment, particularly in hybrid and public cloud solutions. Industries such as manufacturing and banking plan to ramp up their investments in hybrid cloud, focusing on public cloud. AI-driven solutions are essential for modernizing IT infrastructure, and companies prefer to adopt hybrid cloud to avoid vendor lock-in, optimize costs, and enhance integration.

The rapid development of artificial intelligence technology has made the AI industry a popular choice for recent graduates. Job seekers need not only professional skills but also practical experience through internships and volunteer projects, as well as personal portfolios and recommendation letters to enhance their competitiveness. In 2024, the AI industry offers numerous high-paying positions for recent graduates, including Robotics Engineer, Data Scientist, and Data Analyst, with salaries ranging from $100,000 to $160,000. The high salaries in the AI field are primarily driven by market demand, scarcity of specialized knowledge, and business needs.

Microsoft released a report indicating that Iran is utilizing cyber influence operations and generative artificial intelligence to control the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Activities have increased since June, including online reconnaissance, infiltrating online crowds, and websites. The report mentions that several Iranian organizations are involved, such as 'Sefid Flood', which creates chaos by impersonating social and political activists to undermine public trust in authorities; the 'Mint Sandstorm' organization conducts phishing attacks. Additionally, the 'Storm-2035' network operates fake news websites.

OpenAI has added structured output capabilities in its API, ensuring that generated outputs fully conform to a predefined JSON structure, significantly enhancing the reliability of the API and the accuracy of applications. This feature not only defines the structure of the JSON but also ensures the precision of the output. Additionally, the pricing has been adjusted, with input costs reduced by half and output costs decreased by one-third. The introduction of structured output addresses the limitations of the JSON mode in ensuring that outputs conform to specific structures, significantly improving the model's performance in structured output.

Google is set to host its next major hardware event on August 13th at 10 AM (Pacific Time), which is approximately two months earlier than the typical mid-fall "Made by Google" event. Notably, Google will announce its latest flagship product, the Pixel 9, ahead of Apple's iPhone 16.Google has not provided an explanation for this reshuffle. Perhaps, with less than a month to go before the most bizarre presidential election in American modern history, things might get too chaotic. Meanwhile, Googl

According to preliminary data from Counterpoint, the global PC market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024, with shipments increasing by 3.1% year-over-year to reach 62.5 million units. This growth will be driven primarily by the replacement cycle and a low base period, indicating a sustained recovery momentum in the market. AI PC has become the hottest topic in the PC industry, and it is expected that the AI PC boom will arrive in the second half of 2024. Apple is looking forw

Recently, KPMG released a survey report on corporate AI strategy for 2024, pointing out that there is a significant transformation in the investment and application of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) by enterprises. According to this survey, corporate leaders have realized that simply investing in AI technology is not enough; they need to actively expand the use of GenAI to create new revenue sources and enhance investment returns.Image Source Note: The image was generated by AI, and

Bilibili made its debut at the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC2024), showcasing its latest self-developed AI technologies and new trends in AI-generated content. The exhibition included technologies for quickly creating digital avatars, dynamic manga techniques, and a custom AI voice library for the first Chinese virtual singer, Luo Tianyi, which drew considerable attention from the audience. As one of the most influential internet platforms in China in AI intelligence, Bilib

In the 2024 Gaokao season, nine AI large models bravely faced an unprecedented challenge - participating in the Gaokao, particularly the extremely difficult New Curriculum Standard I Exam: the Henan version. This media-initiated test not only assessed the capabilities of AI in the academic field but also provided us with a unique perspective on the differences between AI and human intelligence.

Generative AI (genAI) has become the hot skill that businesses are pursuing in 2024. Skills-based hiring is replacing degree requirements, focusing on employee abilities and soft skills. A LinkedIn survey shows that AI skills, adaptability, and communication have become essential workplace skills. Adaptability has become central to skills-based hiring, with soft skills prioritized over hard skills.

Google will hold the 2024 I/O Developer Conference online on May 14, with the keynote speech streamed over the internet to attract a broader developer audience. Google will showcase new features of the Gemini model and Android 15, including upgrades to Gmail and Google Photos, as well as a potential mid-range phone launch. The Gemini model will be embedded in devices to compete with OpenAI's Sora, demonstrating powerful multimodal mixture of experts model capabilities. Google releases Gemini 1.5.

Samsung S24 series smartphone sales exceed 1 million units. AI smartphones are the trend of the future, with an estimated 40 million units expected to be shipped in 2024, increasing to 150 million by 2027. Multiple smartphone manufacturers are showcasing their determination in AI smartphones. AI technology is reshaping smartphones, but its short-term impact on performance is minimal.