According to the latest data from analysis company Dealroom, funding for AI startups reached $110 billion in 2024, representing a 62% increase from last year. In contrast, the overall funding situation in the tech industry was less favorable, with the total amount of funding for private equity-backed companies (including startups and growth companies) amounting to $227 billion, a 12% decrease from 2023. Image source note: The image was generated by AI, image licensed from Midjourney. Dealroom founder.

In 2024, global mobile users spent an astonishing $1.27 billion on AI chatbots and art generation tools. This figure represents significant growth compared to the previous two years, with spending on chatbot applications reaching $1.07 billion, reflecting a strong demand and recognition for AI assistants. According to the latest market report, ChatGPT leads in both downloads and consumption in the AI-generated content (AIGC) application space, becoming the preferred choice for users. Following closely is Google's Gemini.

Counterpoint has released its latest market research report indicating significant growth in the global PC market in 2024, with annual shipments expected to reach 253 million units, a 2.6% increase from 2023. This growth is mainly driven by the impending end of support for Windows 10 and the launch of the next generation of AI laptops. The report shows that in the fourth quarter of 2024, global PC shipments are expected to grow by 3.7% year-on-year, thanks to the consumer spending surge during the holiday season and the Chinese market.

On January 16th, the top 10 technology terms for 2024 were announced during the '2024 Annual Top Ten Technology Terms Selection Event' held in Beijing. This event was jointly initiated by the National Committee for the Approval of Science and Technology Terms and several other organizations, including the National Language Resource Monitoring and Research Center. The selection criteria were very strict, taking into account the timeliness, innovation, public attention, influence, academic value, discipline affiliation, and future development potential of the candidate terms. Image source note: The image is AI-generated and provided by the image licensing service provider Midjourney.

In 2024, the investment frenzy in generative artificial intelligence (Generative AI) remains unabated, with global investment reaching new heights. According to data from financial tracking firm PitchBook, generative AI companies raised a total of $56 billion in venture capital last year, with a total of 885 deals. This marks an impressive 192% increase compared to $29.1 billion in 2023. Prominent companies in this field include OpenAI and Anthropic.

In 2024, NVIDIA significantly increased its efforts in venture capital, investing as much as $1 billion across 50 different funding rounds and several corporate acquisitions. This figure marks a substantial rise from $872 million and 39 funding rounds in 2023. After profiting $9 billion from AI chip sales, NVIDIA is concentrating resources on 'core AI' companies that require substantial computing power, many of which are also NVIDIA's clients. The investment list for 2024 includes some well-known companies.

In the turbulent field of artificial intelligence in 2024, there have been revolutionary breakthroughs in large model technology. With the emergence of OpenAI's Sora and the launch of significant products by several tech giants, not only has the market monopoly of GPT-4 been broken, but there have also been dual breakthroughs in performance and pricing. This year, competition in the AI sector has been exceptionally fierce, with 18 companies intensively releasing over 70 models, including outstanding works that surpass the performance of GPT-4. Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro stands out with its groundbreaking capabilities in long-text processing and video understanding.

In 2024, Nvidia is actively investing in the field of artificial intelligence, having committed $1 billion to multiple startups. This initiative positions Nvidia as an indispensable supporter in the technological revolution, particularly in AI innovations propelled by its chip technology. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, an increasing number of startups are looking to leverage Nvidia's technology and funding to accelerate their growth and market positioning. In recent years, the rise of AI technology has driven transformation across various industries. Against this backdrop, Nvidia, as a global leader in graphics,

According to the '2024 AI Usage Trends Report for Young People', the application of AI is no longer limited to specific fields; it has permeated various aspects of life, from work reviews to personal side jobs, creative video production, and even roles as cyber friends or partners. The report highlights that compared to 2023, those born after 1995, women, and business managers have the highest interest in AI. Overall, over 80% of respondents expressed a strong interest in AI tools such as text, graphics, audio, and video. Additionally, nearly half of the respondents reported using AI tools daily.

At the end of 2024, Baidu announced its annual AI prompt for 2024: 'Answer'. This choice reflects the year-long reliance and expectations people have for AI, as well as the role AI plays in societal emotions and personal confusion. Throughout the year, many individuals began seeking answers from AI, with frequently used terms such as 'answer', 'why', 'what is', 'help me', and 'how', revealing 2024's social sentiments and showcasing the confusion and pursuit within people's hearts.

Alipay has released its annual summary as scheduled, allowing users to view their personal AI annual summary by either pulling down on the Alipay homepage or downloading the 'Zhi Xiaobao' App and entering 'My 2024'. This summary provides a detailed overview of users' monthly spending amounts, spending categories, total expenses, and income, offering a comprehensive financial overview for the year.

Douyin Group recently released the 2024 Live Streaming Governance Report, showcasing the platform's governance philosophy, methods, and achievements in the live streaming field. Over the past year, Douyin has committed to building a safe, trustworthy, and clean online live streaming environment by improving anchor management mechanisms, enhancing content identification technology, coordinating online and offline governance, and protecting key groups, resulting in significant achievements.