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

Baidu's official account recently announced that the 2024 Baidu World Congress will be held on November 12 in Shanghai. This congress is Baidu's most important annual technology and product launch event, having been held continuously since 2006 for 18 years. Last year, Baidu's founder, Li Yanhong, introduced the Wenxin Large Model 4.0 at the congress, showcasing Baidu's new AI applications including search, maps, document library, and cloud storage under the theme 'Hands-On Guide to Creating AI Native Applications'. The Wenxin Large Model leads in usage domestically, with daily invocation exceeding 700 million times, compared to last year.

According to Qunzhi Consulting, the overall demand for robots globally shows a continuous growth trend, with an expected shipment scale of approximately 47 million units in 2024, maintaining a compound annual growth rate of over 20% for the next five years. Furthermore, the revenue scale is expected to reach nearly $128 billion by 2029. Image source note: Image generated by AI, with image licensing provided by Midjourney. In terms of shipment volume, Qunzhi Consulting's data indicates that in 2023, consumer robots accounted for about 81% of the global market shipments, maintaining a long-term dominant position in the robot market.

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.