Apache Cassandra 5.0 has officially been released, significantly enhancing data management efficiency and introducing AI features and performance optimizations. Key updates include the new Storage-Attached Index (SAI) functionality, allowing for more flexible and efficient non-primary key queries, simplifying the use of secondary indexes, and reducing system load. This version also introduces vector search and vector data types, supporting AI and machine learning projects, enhancing the performance of applications such as recommendations, fraud detection, and image recognition. The unification of compression strategies and the introduction of new data structures further improve data processing.

DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis pointed out in a podcast that current AI capabilities are overstated, but its long-term potential, particularly in terms of General Artificial Intelligence (AGI), is still underestimated. The public's focus on AI has created a double-edged sword effect, showcasing its positive role in future everyday life while also generating a lot of noise. Hassabis appreciates AI models' ability to infer information about the real world through language learning, but he expressed concern over the public's overly high expectations of AI's short-term capabilities.

Geekbench AI is a brand new cross-platform tool designed to evaluate device performance under AI-intensive workloads. It tests the CPU, GPU, and NPU to determine the device's ability to handle machine learning applications. It supports various AI frameworks such as ONNX, CoreML, TensorFlow Lite, and OpenVINO, and evaluates performance from both speed and accuracy dimensions, providing scores in full precision, half precision, and quantized precision. Additionally, Geekbench AI's testing results...

The report indicates that global shipments of AI-capable PCs reached 8.8 million units in the second quarter of 2024, with Apple's Mac accounting for 60%, maintaining a leading position in the AI-enabled PC market. In the over $800 market segment, AI-capable PC shipments for Windows increased from 7% in the first quarter to 14%. AI capability is seen as the new standard for PCs, with dedicated AI processing chips provided by AMD, Apple, Intel, and Qualcomm. AI-enabled PCs refer to desktop or laptop computers equipped with AI processing chips, such as Apple.

Adobe recently released an upgraded Content Hub, a platform that combines Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Assets, a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system. This platform assists enterprises in building libraries of images, videos, and other content, driving the creation of marketing activities and digital experiences.According to Adobe, the majority of the Fortune 50 companies are using AEM Assets, including 8 of the largest media companies, 9 of the largest financial services companies, and 8 of

At the Huawei Developer Conference 2024, Huawei officially launched Native Smart Harmony Intelligence, marking a significant breakthrough in its operating system field and a milestone in the deep integration of AI capabilities into the system.

OpenAI internally acknowledges the existence of the Q* project, which may be a breakthrough for artificial general intelligence. Two employee researchers issued a warning letter to the board, stating that a powerful artificial intelligence could threaten humanity. The Q* project is considered to have breakthroughs in the field of mathematics, raising concerns about its potential dangers. The article reveals internal discontent within OpenAI, as the dismissal of a prominent figure has led to threats of resignation from over 700 employees. Researchers are exploring the frontiers of artificial intelligence, especially the impact of mathematical capabilities on reasoning abilities.

Samsung plans to release the next-generation flagship Galaxy S24 series earlier than expected, incorporating numerous advanced AI features. The launch event will take place on January 17, 2024, with the aim of boosting sales performance for the coming year. The Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra will be unveiled, boasting new functionalities such as real-time translation capabilities and the generative AI model 'Gauss'. Samsung is considering the integration of advanced AI tools into everyday applications.

Adobe enhances its generative AI capabilities by acquiring Rephrase, a California-based text-to-video company, to enrich its Creative Cloud suite and help customers generate professional-level videos using only text. The Rephrase team will join Adobe to provide generative AI video services.

The CEO of HP stated that AI capabilities will drive growth in the personal computer market, expecting it to double. The new computers will feature AI capabilities, enabling access to the cloud and the analysis of complex language models. The prices of the new computers will not be significantly higher than other models, with an expected increase of 5% to 10%. The shift to Windows 11 will further boost growth in the PC market, which has already begun to recover. The PC market is projected to grow in 2024 compared to 2023.

Xueersi's large model MathGPT has completed its filing and passed the review, becoming one of the first education large models to be approved. The learning machine will launch AI capability applications based on MathGPT, including functions such as 'AI Dialogue Learning', 'AI Problem Explainer', and 'Bilingual Writing Assistant'. Additionally, the learning machine will offer AI Problem Explainer, Efficient Homework Assistant, Knowledge Encyclopedia Q&A, Dictation with Dialogue, Voice Assistant, among other AI capabilities. With the support of the large model, the learning machine can provide precise learning and bilingual composition.

Adobe has released three AI creative tools: Firefly Image, Firefly Vector, and Firefly Design, which fully open up AI capabilities in creative tools like Photoshop. Firefly Image 2 can automatically match styles to generate images, Firefly Vector allows one-click generation of vector graphics, and Firefly Design can automatically generate design templates. The generative fill feature using Firefly in Photoshop is among the capabilities introduced.