During a recent visit to China, Apple CEO Tim Cook was asked about when the Apple Intelligence service would enter the Chinese market during a visit to Weibo. In response, Cook stated that the company is actively promoting the matter, but they need to complete a series of specific regulatory procedures before bringing the service to Chinese consumers. He added that Apple is very much looking forward to providing this service to Chinese users as soon as possible.

In the coming year of 2025, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is expected to reach a critical turning point, where we will gain a clearer understanding of its true potential. As analyses of its various applications across industries deepen, the GenAI that was once shrouded in noise will gradually reveal its true nature. Recently, Hieb noted that businesses investing in GenAI do not necessarily have to choose expensive and complex solutions. In fact, more and more companies are discovering that large language models (LLMs) don't always...

In the episode of HBR Live: The Future of Business, Baidu founder Robin Li had an in-depth conversation with Adi Ignatius, editor-in-chief of the Harvard Business Review, discussing the development trends of artificial intelligence (AI), the phenomenon of bubbles, and the future relationship between AI and humanity. Robin Li believes that although it is difficult to avoid bubbles in the early stages of technological waves, ultimately, 1% of companies will emerge after the bubble and create tremendous value for society.

In the field of AI, it seems we are on the brink of a new era. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, recently published a 15,000-word article showcasing a future world driven by AI, where technology not only brings unprecedented prosperity and social advancement but also abundant resources. He firmly believes that the so-called 'Powerful AI' could emerge as early as 2026, and this AI will be smarter than Nobel laureates, capable of completing a range of tasks from proving mathematical theorems to writing outstanding novels.

Amid widespread skepticism among companies regarding generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), consulting firm Deloitte reports challenges in bringing projects to production, while research firm Gartner predicts that many projects will be abandoned. However, a recent survey by investment bank Bank of America (BofA) reveals that Gen AI could significantly increase corporate profits. 'Analysts at BofA Global Research found that Corporate AI's

In a recent interview, Yann LeCun, Chief AI Scientist at Meta, stated that we will soon have the technology to provide personal AI assistants, creating a team of personal digital assistants for everyone who can access the internet. As a scientist, he focuses on predicting technological advancements and their potential, emphasizing that we will have AI that can match or even surpass human intelligence. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from service provider Midjourney. LeCun pointed out that in the future, our relationship with AI will evolve.

In today's rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence, a global transformation in the workplace is quietly unfolding. Recently, Jim Cavanaugh, CEO of global tech service giant WWT, issued a wake-up call to business leaders during an interview with CNBC: do not 'deceive' employees in the wave of AI. Cavanaugh candidly pointed out that employees are not fools; they are well aware that AI will have a significant impact on the way work is done. He emphasized that business leaders cannot turn a blind eye to reality, nor should they tell employees that 'it's fine, nothing will change.'

Recently, at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Yunqi Conference, Kimi founder Yang Zhilin discussed the impact of generative AI technology on AI application product development. He pointed out that the current development of AI technology provides product managers with new exploration opportunities. The key is to find a balance between delay and enhancing user experience, ensuring that the incremental value outweighs the loss in experience. Yang Zhilin believes that generative AI's output of answers requires systematic thinking, which leads to increased delays and may result in a poor experience for users. However, more extended deliberation could indeed...

New Era has partnered with the China Will Library to launch an innovative AI will service, using artificial intelligence technology to assist users in writing personalized wills. This service engages users in interactive dialogues with AI, guiding them to deeply reflect on and examine their lives, ensuring the will content aligns with their personal wishes. Users respond to relevant questions posed by the AI, which generates a draft will based on their answers, allowing further modifications and enhancements. Since its launch, this initiative has attracted numerous users, providing a novel experience in will writing.

Goldman Sachs research predicts that by 2030, data center power demand will surge by 160%, primarily driven by the rapid development of artificial intelligence. A simple query using ChatGPT consumes up to 2.9 watt-hours of power, far exceeding the 0.3 watt-hours used for a typical Google search, highlighting the immense computational demand of AI. This growth will pose challenges to the power market, leading to increased electricity costs, particularly affecting residents near data center areas. By 2028, it is expected that artificial intelligence will account for a significant portion of the total power demand in data centers.

Apple Inc. achieved total net revenue of $85.777 billion in the third fiscal quarter of 2024, a 5% year-on-year increase. iPhone revenue fell but exceeded expectations, while revenue from Mac and iPad grew, particularly with iPad growth surpassing expectations. Service revenue rose to $24.213 billion. Revenue from wearables, home, and accessories saw a slight decline. Some features of Apple Intelligence will be gradually launched this year, but only for iPads and Macs equipped with specific chips, as well as the iPhone 15 Pro series or newer.

Indian SaaS startups are actively betting on generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance their products and services. According to Aakrit Vaish, founder of Haptik AI, India is expected to see the emergence of multiple software companies valued at one billion dollars within the next decade, adopting business models that are entirely different from those of American SaaS startups. He noted that the entire industry is poised for disruption.

Zhou Hongyi's views on Apple's abandonment of its car manufacturing plans, Apple's determination and competitive attitude, and the importance of going all in on AI.

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, concerns about job security are gradually rising. A new study from MIT indicates that the current cost of deploying this technology may lead employers to prefer retaining existing employees, at least for the time being. The MIT research considered factors beyond technical performance, focusing on the economic attractiveness of AI technology and emphasizing the importance of cost in determining whether employers would adopt it. The study points out that as technology advances, the costs of AI deployment will decrease, but even if costs reduce by 20% each year, most companies...

Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is expected to impact 90% of jobs in the United States, with the deployment of gen AI likely leading to significant changes in half of the jobs, affecting around 9% of workers. The widespread adoption of gen AI will impact not only manual and routine knowledge work but also higher-level knowledge work. Cognizant emphasizes the importance of strategic retraining and has launched the Synapse program aimed at redefining technology education and workforce development.

Adobe's Chief Strategy Officer Scott Belsky stated that artificial intelligence will enhance everyone's creativity, driving the need for company expansion and recruitment. Belsky believes that while AI improves designers' efficiency, it has not led to a decrease in the demand for creative talent; rather, companies are looking to hire more people to achieve greater innovation. As companies become more efficient, especially with new AI capabilities, they will expand their business scope, providing更多 competitive opportunities for small companies. AI not only makes everyone more creative but will also bring more benefits to small companies.