The editorial team of "Yao Wen Jiao Zi" announced today the top ten buzzwords of 2024. These terms cover various fields including technology and artificial intelligence, reflecting the current social development trends and public concerns. This year's buzzwords include "Digital Intelligence," "AI for Good," and "Future Industries." These terms are not only well-known in the tech industry but have also gained popularity among the general public.

Recently, Apple unveiled the finalists for the 2024 'Annual iPhone Apps' awards, a list that once again demonstrates the company's underestimation of the impact of artificial intelligence technology in the mobile application ecosystem. Similar to last year, the 2024 nominees lean towards traditional iOS applications, including those that help users accomplish specific tasks, such as the professional video recording app Kino, the personalized running plan app Runna, and the travel organization app Tripsy. However, applications like ChatGPT, An...

Recently, Google announced that its AI-based fuzz testing tool OSS-Fuzz successfully identified 26 vulnerabilities in open source code repositories, including a medium-severity vulnerability in the OpenSSL cryptographic library. Google's open source security team stated in a shared blog post: 'The discovery of these vulnerabilities marks a new milestone in automated vulnerability detection: each vulnerability was found through AI-generated and enhanced fuzz testing targets.' Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from Midjour.

According to Canalys data, global AI PC shipments reached 13.3 million units in Q3 2024, accounting for 20% of total PC shipments for the first time. AI PCs are defined as desktops and laptops equipped with chipsets or modules specifically designed to handle artificial intelligence workloads, such as NPUs (Neural Processing Units). With the continuous increase in supply of these devices, AI PC shipments grew by 49% year-on-year. Notably, Windows devices are in A

On November 12, 2024, the Baidu World Conference grandly opened at the Shanghai World Expo Center. The conference included a main forum, four sub-forums, and over thirty sessions of public courses on artificial intelligence. Baidu's founder, Robin Li, delivered a speech titled 'Applications Have Arrived' at the main forum, introducing Baidu's latest technological breakthroughs and application achievements in the field of artificial intelligence, while also providing an in-depth discussion on future industry trends.

Baido's official Weibo announced on October 31 that Baido founder Li Yanhong will deliver a one-hour keynote speech at the Baido World 2024 conference, which will be held on November 12. The poster for this speech integrates key insights from Li Yanhong's recent appearances. On the application level, he focuses on the development directions of natural language processing, intelligent systems, and search technology. Regarding industry trends, Li Yanhong pointed out in a previous interview with the Harvard Business Review that despite the inevitability of bubbles, 1% of companies will still stand out in competition.

Amid the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, Intel's Gaudi AI accelerator faces significant challenges. Recently, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger stated during the company's Q3 2024 earnings call that Intel's anticipated $500 million revenue target for Gaudi will not be met. He admitted, "We will not be able to achieve the $500 million revenue target for 2024." Despite the recent launch of the new Gaudi3 accelerator, Gelsinger pointed out that Gaudi products...

On October 22, Baidu released the top ten frontier technology inventions of 2024 in Beijing, highlighting multiple innovative native applications of artificial intelligence and high-value patent outcomes. Among these frontier technological inventions, 'large models' emerged as a prominent keyword, showcasing Baidu's in-depth research and application in this field.

Recently, the 2024 State of AI Report released by Appen has garnered significant attention. Based on a survey of over 500 IT decision-makers in the U.S., the report reveals that generative AI has grown by 17% in the past year. However, alongside this growth, companies are facing considerable challenges in data management. Si Chen, Appen's Head of Strategy, mentioned in an interview that as AI models are increasingly applied to more complex and specialized domains, the demands for data have risen significantly.

At the Lenovo Tech World 2024 conference, Motorola announced the launch of a new set of smartphone AI features called Moto AI, aimed at enhancing user interaction and providing personalized assistance. Moto AI first debuted in 2023 and has since collaborated with Google to introduce the cloud image generator Moto Magic Canvas and the AI wallpaper creator Style Sync for the Razr 2024 series. During this event, Motorola showcased even more upcoming features.

In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) skills have become the most sought-after capabilities for IT managers in the UK. A survey conducted by open-source software company Red Hat indicates that 81% of IT managers are struggling to hire AI professionals, an increase of 9% from the survey conducted in October 2023. The survey, conducted in August, involved 609 global IT managers from companies with over 500 employees, including at least 100 respondents from the UK. Image source: Note: Image.

In the 2024 startup investment market, artificial intelligence (AI) companies continue to play a significant role. Despite some voices in the market suggesting a decline in enthusiasm for AI, data shows that investors remain confident in this field. In the third quarter of this year, AI companies raised a total of $18.9 billion, accounting for 28% of all venture capital. Among them, OpenAI completed a round of funding amounting to $6.6 billion on October 2, marking the largest single round of funding in history. Below is a report from foreign tech media Tec