According to reports, Apple is collaborating with chip giant Broadcom to develop a custom server processor specifically designed to support AI services and features in its operating systems. This project is codenamed 'Baltra' and is expected to enter production in 2026. Currently, there are relatively few details about this project. At this year's developer conference, Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi stated that Apple's intelligent technology would run simultaneously on local devices and private cloud servers, which would be provided by Apple.

With the development of AI technology, many difficult problems in learning scenarios are being solved efficiently. On November 1, Quark fully upgraded its 'AI Question Search' product, making the process of searching and solving problems faster and more capable. Users can find various new and difficult questions through their smartphones, tablets, and computers, and the AI will provide step-by-step explanations, allowing users to ask questions at any time. After launching the 'One-Stop AI Services' and 'System-Level All-Scenario AI Capabilities', Quark's AI capabilities are being applied to learning scenarios, helping users enhance their learning abilities and efficiency.

Recently, Accenture's earnings report wowed investors. The company's fourth-quarter revenue exceeded expectations, reaching $16.41 billion, a year-over-year increase of 2.6%. Particularly exciting is that Accenture's new business orders grew by 21%, reaching $20.1 billion, with orders for Generative AI surpassing $1 billion for the first time, totaling $3 billion for the year. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from Midjourney.

Recently, Google was sued by a company named Gemini Data for its newly launched AI service 'Gemini'. Gemini Data is a company that offers an enterprise-level AI platform and believes that Google used their registered trademark without legal authorization. The sequence of events is as follows: in February 2023, Google changed the name of its generative AI service from 'Bard' to 'Gemini', and prior to this, in December 2023,

Palantir Technologies has entered into a partnership with Microsoft to provide secure cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and analytical capabilities to support the missions of defense and intelligence agencies of the U.S. government. This news resulted in an 11% increase in Palantir's stock price, and Microsoft's stock also saw an uptick. The collaboration allows the U.S. government to leverage Azure OpenAI services to access large language models, Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI, and Palantir's AI platform.

Google's star AI model Gemini has launched a significant pricing strategy that dramatically reduces the cost of API usage, cutting costs by nearly 50% compared to its major competitor GPT-4o mini. The input costs for the Gemini 1.5 Flash model have dropped by about 85%, and output costs by about 80%, making it one of the lowest-cost AI services on the market. This price reduction not only lowers the entry barrier but also supports over 100 languages, introduces context caching, and batch processing API optimization services.

The Shanghai Cyberspace Administration recently announced that 11 generative AI services have passed inspection and completed registration, bringing the total number of registered services to 20. This initiative aims to promote the healthy development and standard application of generative AI, implementing relevant interim management measures. The announcement emphasizes that services that directly call registered model capabilities through APIs or other means, especially those with public opinion attributes or social mobilization capabilities, must undergo registration. Existing generative AI applications or features must prominently display their registration number either in a notable position or on their product detail pages. This measure aims to ensure the safe use of the public.

Quark Intelligent Information Group announced on July 10th that it has upgraded its "Super Search Box," introducing a one-stop AI service centered around AI search. The AI search box in Quark 7.0 can understand user intent, aggregate high-quality content from the entire web, and provide accurate, direct, and efficient information in various formats such as text, images, and videos. It is particularly adept at handling complex logical analysis and interdisciplinary knowledge, offering users accur

iFLYTEK announced that the Spark Model can be integrated into mobile phones to provide AI services and participate in the creation of the CCTV audio media large model, which includes the AI animated series 'A Thousand Autumn Poems'. The establishment of the CCTV audio media large model research community allows iFLYTEK to leverage generative artificial intelligence technology to promote innovation in audiovisual media research.

The Guangzhou Internet Court's ruling on the AI services infringing on the copyright of Ultraman has come into effect. The defendant infringed on the plaintiff's Ultraman work copyright during the provision of AI services. The court ordered the defendant to pay 10,000 yuan in economic damages. This is the world's first effective ruling on generative AI service infringement.

Nvidia's net income increased by 265% in the fourth quarter, with founder Jensen Huang announcing Nvidia AI services. The company generated $22.1 billion in revenue, with net profit skyrocketing by 769%, exceeding expectations. The Nvidia AI supercomputer DGX can be accessed via web browser and is available on multiple cloud platforms.

Due to poor performance reported by Google's parent company Alphabet, AI-related companies have seen their market value evaporate by $190 billion. Investors are cautious due to technology companies overpromising on AI and lacking clear paths to profitability, resulting in a hit to AI stock prices. Some analysts believe the market decline marks the beginning of AI's troubles, while others worry it signals an overinflated AI market. Microsoft persuaded investors with its commitments to AI services, yet its stock still fell, while Google's parent company fared worse with a 5.6% drop in share price.

Marcum recently launched AskMarcum.ai, integrated with Microsoft Azure OpenAI services, focusing on enhancing team work efficiency. AskMarcum.ai is deeply integrated with Microsoft Teams, making it one of the few accounting firms with an embedded platform, improving security and accessibility. This tool utilizes the ChatGPT model from Azure OpenAI services, showcasing significant progress in the application of generative AI technology in a secure and professional environment.

Multiple users have discovered that the Claude chat service on Slack is limited and only available to paid users. They expressed frustration, stating that the chat functionality is an essential part of both work and leisure. The company behind Claude has stated that this decision is aimed at providing higher quality services, with paid users continuing to enjoy privileges. While some users support the paid model for enabling more advanced features and higher levels of service, there are concerns it may create barriers to access. Free users can still experience the basic features of Claude on other platforms.

Microsoft's Azure OpenAI services are gaining popularity, with over 18,000 organizations adopting them. The number of GitHub Copilot users has reached 1 million, and subscription growth for commercial services has increased by 40%. Microsoft is actively responding to AI and digital transformation demands, meeting market needs.

SK Telecom has announced its 'AI Pyramid Strategy' aimed at accelerating innovation with a focus on three key areas: AI infrastructure, AI transformation, and AI services. This strategy will include energy-efficient solutions such as immersion cooling systems and hydrogen fuel cells, and will expand into AI hosting services. SK Telecom also plans to launch a personal AI assistant service named 'A.', which will connect various AI services to enhance customer communication experiences and gradually evolve into a global personal AI assistant service. The company anticipates a significant increase in AI-related investments over the next five years, accelerating its journey to become a global AI powerhouse.

Microsoft plans to collaborate with Databricks to launch a new version of AI software. This move could pose a competitive threat to OpenAI. Microsoft aims to attract more customers by offering powerful AI solutions.