1688 has announced a comprehensive upgrade to its buyer experience, making all artificial intelligence (AI) products for buyers completely free. This initiative aims to improve procurement efficiency and help buyers find the products they need more easily. Focusing on the core procurement process for buyers – finding goods, selecting products, and placing orders – 1688 will introduce several new features, including AI Business Opportunities, AI Product Selection, AI Purchasing Guide, and AI Replenishment. The AI Business Opportunities feature helps buyers quickly identify potentially high-quality products, while AI Product Selection...

At the "FUTU Investment Expo" held on March 21st at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, FUTU Securities officially announced the integration of DeepSeek-R1 and the launch of a series of upgraded artificial intelligence (AI) product features. The expo, themed "Intelligent" Investing, attracted significant attention from retail investors. FUTU Securities founder and chairman, Li Hua, stated at the expo that the newly launched Bull AI will provide investors with more flexible services. Unlike the previous unidirectional "AI stock interpretation", Bull AI is capable of processing...

Microsoft, the US tech giant, and Inait, a Lausanne-based startup, announced a strategic partnership on Tuesday to co-develop an innovative AI model inspired by the mammalian brain. According to a joint announcement, Microsoft plans to leverage Inait's unique technology to further expand its AI product portfolio for enterprise clients. Inait's technology is the culmination of 20 years of brain research. CEO Richard Frey highlighted the core principle: the only proven form of intelligence exists.

Recently, Hangzhou Dou Shouchang Digital Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (LynxAI) received millions of RMB in angel round funding from a large cross-border e-commerce seller. Huajun Overseas Capital co-invested and acted as the exclusive financial advisor. This round of financing will primarily be used for training innovative product models, expanding the R&D team, and creating standardized products. LynxAI, founded in 2023, is a company that provides an Agentic AI product platform for cross-border e-commerce enterprises. The company leverages its self-developed innovative product model and Agentic AI framework to achieve...

Recently, Luo Yonghao's AR startup, Thin Red Line, announced its official launch of spring recruitment for 2025, attracting considerable attention. The company's currently open full-time positions are all for Product Managers, including Senior Software Product Manager, AI Software Product Manager, IM Software Product Manager, BI Data Product Manager, and Commercialization Product Manager. Locations are in Shanghai and Beijing, though specific salary ranges haven't been publicly disclosed. According to industry media outlet 36Kr, Luo Yonghao's latest...

According to LatePost, ByteDance's AI product 'Jime' is reportedly considering integrating with the popular AI tool DeepSeek. The report suggests users could leverage DeepSeek to generate more refined video scripts, which would then be fed into Jime for video production. This combination would provide users with a more efficient and professional creative experience. Notably, Jime recently welcomed Cao Dapeng as its new mobile head. Cao joined the large model startup Lingyiwan in 2023.

On February 25th, at the 2025 Global Developer Pioneer Conference, SenseTime announced a comprehensive upgrade to its AI productivity tool, the Xiao Huan Xiong family. This upgrade significantly enhances its multimodal capabilities, accelerating the application of AI and advancing its evolution towards AI Agents. The improvements not only boost performance but also reaffirm AI's fundamental purpose: to serve as a powerful productivity tool.

Tencent's Yuanbao app has climbed to second place on Apple's free app chart in China, surpassing Doubao. DeepSeek continues to hold the top spot.

Recently, Tencent Yuanbao has undergone a significant upgrade, officially announcing support for the DeepSeek R1 model and the capability to search for content from official accounts online. This initiative undoubtedly provides users with a more convenient and efficient way of obtaining information. As an AI product based on Tencent's Hongyuan and models like DeepSeek, Tencent Yuanbao has always been dedicated to helping users improve efficiency and assist in various aspects of life. After this upgrade, the DeepSeek R1 model in Yuanbao can not only engage in deep thinking and logical reasoning but also provide users with...

Today, Alibaba's 1688 platform officially launched a new round of recruiting activities in Beijing and announced a significant decision during the event: all AI products aimed at merchants will be completely free. This initiative aims to further assist merchants in enhancing their business intelligence, reducing operational costs, and achieving more efficient operations.

Cloud computing giant Salesforce recently announced plans to hire 2,000 sales representatives specifically for selling its artificial intelligence tools. This decision was revealed by CEO Marc Benioff during a recent event, highlighting Salesforce's commitment and investment in the AI sector. Notably, Benioff had previously shared his hiring plans with Bloomberg last month, and this recruitment number is double the previous figure.

On November 30, the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) released the 'Generative Artificial Intelligence Application Development Report (2024)', which revealed that by June 2024, the user base of generative artificial intelligence products in China reached 230 million, accounting for 16.4% of the total population. Among various generative AI products, Baidu's Wenxin Yiyan leads with an 11.5% usage rate among domestic internet users.

Recently, Quark launched the 'Academic Search' AI product, which leverages AI technology and a vast database of academic literature to significantly enhance the efficiency of information retrieval, creation, and processing in academic work. According to the latest data from PConline, Quark ranks first in the download volume of PC AI applications in China for 2024, becoming the preferred PC AI product for young people. Compared to regular searches, academic searches have higher requirements for the authority, professionalism, and timeliness of information, and frequently utilize features such as summarization and writing creation, making generative AI highly relevant in the academic field.

Corning Inc. recently released its Q3 earnings report. The report shows that Corning performed exceptionally well in Q3 2024, primarily driven by increased market demand for optical fiber connectivity products, which are particularly suitable for generative AI applications. In the earnings report, Corning's core sales reached $3.73 billion, an 8% increase compared to last year. Meanwhile, the company’s earnings per share (EPS) rose by 20% to $0.54. This growth is a result of their commitment to innovation and technology.