According to reports from Titanium Media, Xiaohongshu is set to integrate the DeepSeek-R1 open-source model, and its AI search product 'DianDian' App will launch a 'Deep Thinking' feature. This new feature is currently in beta testing. With the rise of ChatGPT, Xiaohongshu is taking a deeper part in the development of generative AI, introducing an independent AI search application 'DianDian'. 'DianDian' is positioned as a life search assistant, covering various scenarios such as transportation, food, and travel, aiming to provide users with timely information and genuine feedback.

Recently, Tencent launched an AI search function on its social platform WeChat, which became unusable due to server overload less than a day into its grayscale testing. According to Tencent, the feature utilizes the Hunyuan large model for searches and integrates the DeepSeek-R1 model to provide deeper thinking services. However, despite the very small user count participating in the testing, the call volume was extraordinarily high, resulting in frequent prompts stating 'Service is busy, please try again later.' In this situation, Tencent had to quickly take action.

Recently, Meeta Technology announced that its AI search platform has launched a new research model - 'Think First, Search Later'. The core of this innovative model is to allow the AI model to first propose a framework and pathway for thinking, thereby laying the foundation for subsequent information integration and analysis. This approach enables users to obtain the information they need more efficiently, significantly enhancing research productivity. It is understood that the 'Think First, Search Later' model adopts a collaborative architecture of 'small model + large model'. Specifically, the framework for deep reasoning and the task of breaking down steps are entrusted to...

On February 18th, Shanghai Mita Network Technology Co., Ltd. announced the launch of its latest research mode - 'Shallow Research'. This feature aims to quickly gather information and conduct preliminary analysis using AI technology, helping users obtain valuable research results in a short amount of time.

According to a message released by the 'Baidu Search' public account on February 16, Baidu Search and the Wenxin Smart Agent platform will integrate DeepSeek and the deep search capabilities of the Wenxin large model to provide users with a higher quality search experience. The DeepSeek deep search function officially launched on February 13, featuring powerful planning and tool-calling capabilities. This new functionality aims to provide users with expert-level content responses and can handle multi-scenario task requirements, including support for multi-modal inputs and outputs. This means that users not only can...

Recently, WeChat's innovative initiatives in search functionality have garnered widespread attention. According to the latest news, WeChat Search has begun a gray testing phase with the integration of the DeepSeek R1 model, offering users a more intelligent AI search experience. Tencent representatives confirmed that WeChat Search is officially introducing the DeepSeek R1 model for testing, building on its enhanced AI search capabilities with mixed yuan large models. Users participating in the gray testing will be able to use the fully featured DeepSeek-R1 model for free, enjoying a more diverse search service.

The DeepSeek-R1 model boasts excellent logical reasoning and structured output capabilities, excelling in text generation scenarios. Zhihu Zhida, on the other hand, has a vast repository of high-quality content within the community and over 50 million Chinese and English literature pieces, providing strong professional content search and provenance capabilities. The combination of the two will bring a significant innovation to AI search products.

In the recent Super Bowl event, the AI search engine Perplexity adopted a unique marketing strategy by increasing its mobile app downloads through a tweet (now known as X), rather than opting for traditional expensive advertising. Perplexity's CEO Aravind Srinivas released a tweet on Friday introducing an exciting contest that encouraged users to download their app and submit at least five questions during the contest.

Recently, the domestic large model DeepSeek has emerged on the global AI stage, showcasing impressive technological strength. However, it has also faced threats from external cyber attacks. Against this backdrop, Zhou Hongyi, the founder of 360 Group, announced that 360 will provide comprehensive cybersecurity protection for DeepSeek free of charge, supporting the development of domestic AI technology through concrete actions.

Perplexity announced on Tuesday the launch of its enterprise-level API service "Sonar", allowing businesses and developers to integrate its generative AI search capabilities into their own applications. The service is available in two versions: the basic Sonar and the advanced Sonar Pro, and it supports customers in customizing the information sources of the AI search engine. Unlike traditional AI models that rely solely on training data, Perplexity emphasizes that Sonar can connect to the internet in real-time and obtain information from reliable sources, thereby providing more factual and authoritative results.

Recently, Mita AI Search officially launched its brand new 'Reading Mode' feature, addressing the inconvenience users face when reading PDF documents on mobile devices. This feature has been meticulously developed over the past six months and is now available to users. Since the launch of 'Library Search', Mita AI Search has helped users conveniently find a wealth of valuable PDF documents. However, these documents often suffer from messy formatting and readability issues when viewed on mobile. To improve this situation, the Mita AI Search team began development six months ago.

360 Group recently announced the official launch of HarmonyOS native versions for its Nano AI Search and 360 AI Office applications, marking an important step in the company’s AI application strategy. As a multimodal content creation engine known in the industry as 'Search Engine 3.0', Nano AI Search has shown impressive performance since its launch in November 2024. Data shows that the application surpassed 1 million visits on its first day, and by December 2024, the visit count reached 359 million, ranking fourth in the 'AI Product Rankings · Global Overall List', becoming the only one in the TOP 10.

Baidu Search has undergone a significant update, recently launching the 'AI Search' entry on its Web homepage. This feature is a comprehensive upgrade based on the previous Baidu Search AI Partner, marking another breakthrough for Baidu in the field of intelligent search. This desktop AI search engine, built on the Wenxin Large Model, has achieved deep integration with the Baidu ecosystem. By consolidating various content platforms such as Baidu Search Engine, Baidu Health, Baidu Legal, Baidu Wenku, and Baidu Education, 'AI Search' can provide users with more reliable and authoritative search results.

Recently, Baidu introduced a new search engine entry 'AI Search' (Chat.baidu.com) on its web homepage, marking an upgrade in the company's search services. This new platform is based on Baidu's Wenxin large model and integrates multiple content ecosystems such as Baidu Search, Baidu Health, Baidu Law, Baidu Wenku, and Baidu Education, aiming to provide ad-free, reliable, and authoritative search results.

Lenovo announced a partnership with Volcano Engine to integrate the Doubao large model into its AI desktop assistant Ruyi (AI Stick), launching three new features: AI Search, AI Writing, and AI Chat. This marks an important step for Ruyi in providing personalized AI services. The AI Search feature, characterized by its clean and intelligent design, offers users a more precise and efficient search experience, ensuring that every click yields reliable and useful results. AI Writing provides robust assistance for users' creations, whether it's in-depth articles, personal blogs, marketing copy, or...

iFlytek Open Platform recently announced a significant upgrade to its Spark browser plugin, further enhancing users' browsing experience and work efficiency. The Spark plugin is a browser extension that integrates iFlytek Spark V4.0 capabilities, compatible with mainstream browsers like Chrome and Edge while occupying minimal memory. It offers practical features such as AI search, web summarization, and highlighted text collection.

In 2024, with the rise of AI-generated search results, many websites are experiencing a sharp decline in organic traffic. In response to this trend, Austrian startup Otterly has developed a tool focused on AI Search Visibility Optimization to help businesses and advertising agencies enhance their presence in generative search results. With Google launching AI Overviews in May, search engine users can...