Recently, a survey conducted by Dice on the technology industry revealed a complex attitude among professionals, despite numerous challenges faced by the job market in the past year. According to the survey of 910 technology professionals and employers, although short-term economic views have turned pessimistic, there remains an optimistic sentiment about the future. Source of the image: The image is AI-generated and authorized by service provider Midjourney. The survey results indicate that 31% of technology professionals hold a cautiously optimistic view of the economic situation for the coming year.

Recently, the name Tim Boucher has been frequently mentioned on social media as he claims to have used artificial intelligence (AI) to write over 120 books. Image source note: the image was generated by AI, with image licensing provider Midjourney. This news has sparked widespread attention and controversy, with many expressing dissatisfaction with his creative approach, arguing that it lacks honesty and could even be considered creative theft. However, Boucher insists that he is transparently using AI and that this technology helps him achieve his artistic goals.

Recently, Salesforce once again turned its attention to Israel, announcing the acquisition of a startup called Zoomin Software. The deal is approximately $450 million, which is significantly less than Salesforce's recent $1.9 billion acquisition of cloud backup company Own Co, but Zoomin's technology holds important value in handling unstructured data. Image Source Note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from service provider Midjourney.

According to 36Kr, Cat's Eye Entertainment has released its first dynamic storyboard AI generation tool 'Shenbi MALIANG', aimed at long script analysis. This tool is specifically designed for long script analysis and provides great convenience for script creators. From the description, the functionalities of this AI tool are very powerful – simply upload the script to achieve one-click intelligent analysis, smart character creation, intelligent storyboard creation, intelligent dialogue reading, and more. Imagine, what used to require a considerable amount of time and effort for script conceptualization can now be done through 'Shenbi MALIANG'.

iFlytek has announced a major upgrade to the Spark API platform. This upgrade includes the Spark Max model and the 4.0 Ultra model, which have improved generation speeds by 70%, while also achieving significant breakthroughs in key performance areas such as logical reasoning, creativity, and online search. The upgraded Spark Max and 4.0 Ultra models demonstrate faster speeds and greater accuracy in logical reasoning, especially in handling complex tasks, providing detailed reasoning processes.

Recently, the United Nations released a widely discussed report proposing the establishment of a global artificial intelligence fund aimed at helping developing countries access technological dividends. This proposal has the backing of the UN Secretary-General's High-Level Advisory Board on Artificial Intelligence, calling for contributions from governments and private enterprises to assist countries that cannot invest in AI independently. Notably, one of the main speakers of the report, Ms. Wendy Hall, a computer science professor at the University of Southampton, pointed out the challenges faced by Western nations.

Recently, Google announced a new feature in its search results aimed at helping users better understand how content is created and modified. This initiative follows Google's joining of the Content Provenance and Authenticity Alliance (C2PA), which includes major brands like Amazon, Adobe, and Microsoft, all dedicated to combating online misinformation. Google stated that this new feature will be gradually rolled out over the coming months, using current content credential standards (i.e., image metadata) to label AI-generated or edited images in search results.

Nvidia is considering joining OpenAI's $100 billion funding round, attracting tech giants including Apple and Microsoft to participate. OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, is expected to surpass a $100 billion valuation, thanks to ChatGPT's weekly active user base exceeding 200 million and significant growth in usage. This funding round is led by Thrive Capital, and if Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft successfully join, it will accelerate OpenAI's technological development and the application of AI across various industries. OpenAI's rise and ChatGPT's...

The rapid development of brain-computer interface technology is reshaping human lives, not only helping patients with speech disorders regain their communication abilities and allowing paralyzed individuals to walk again, but also potentially granting humanity 'superpowers'. Elon Musk's Neuralink company has enabled direct interaction with the digital world by implanting chips in paralyzed patients, allowing them to control devices with their thoughts, bringing unprecedented convenience and possibilities to life. This technology is not limited to assistive functions; it has also sparked discussions about enhancing human capabilities in the future, including the possibility of competing with superintelligent AI.

Clapper is an AI generation and video editing tool developed independently by an individual developer, integrating various AI technologies including image generation, video creation, and audio. It offers APIs for image, audio, music, and video generation, allowing users to complete the entire process from creative conception to final production on a single platform. Clapper features a timeline function that supports content generation and editing orchestration, providing both a traditional interface and an infinite canvas mode to meet the needs of divergent thinking and precision editing. As an open-source tool, Clapper...

A report from Anglia Ruskin University reveals a rapid increase in demand for AI-generated child sexual abuse images on the dark web. Researchers Dr. Deanna Davy and Professor Sam Lundrigan analyzed chat logs from dark web forums over the past 12 months and found that online criminals' interest in using AI technology to create child pornography materials is rising. They are self-learning and sharing experiences to create AI-generated abusive images online. The study points out that the problem posed by AI technology is that law enforcement agencies face significant challenges in understanding and responding to AI-generated materials.

Zhang Kuo, President of Alibaba International Station, announced the B2B AI procurement search engine in Paris, showcasing the latest upgrade of the AI Business Assistant. The upgrade includes a streamlined product release function that reduces the time for merchants to post products to 60 seconds, and an AI automatic reception service that responds to overseas customers in real-time, enhancing the secondary response rate by about 40%. AI technology significantly lowers the threshold for the foreign trade industry, with over 30,000 SMEs currently using the AI Business Assistant, leading to a 37% increase in product exposure and a 50% improvement in payment conversion rates.

The US Justice Department is investigating Nvidia's acquisition of Israeli AI startup Run:ai, suspecting that it may violate antitrust laws. In April of this year, Nvidia announced the acquisition but did not disclose the price, which is estimated to be around $700 million. The Justice Department has inquired about the transaction's competitive impacts from market participants, but the scope of the investigation is unclear. Nvidia stated that it complies with the law, supports industry innovation, and is willing to provide any necessary information. Run:ai has not responded to requests for comment. US regulators are ramping up scrutiny of anticompetitive behavior in the AI sector, particularly concerning large tech companies.

Lately, Musk shared a peculiar AI-generated Cybertruck image on social media, sparking considerable discussion among netizens. This image lacks any text description and simply shows a Cybertruck under neon lights on a rainy night, but it looks a bit odd: the body is short and wide, even the cargo bed is missing, and the license plate number is blurred.A \"Tesla\" logo is beside the image, but the letter spacing appears unnatural. Even more interestingly, there's a strange \"Me Toi\" below the lo

Recently, social media giant Meta has been embroiled in a controversy over its AI tagging. Several photographers have complained that Meta incorrectly tagged their real photographs with 'AI Generated,' raising questions about the accuracy of the company's AI recognition system.

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The team from Nanyang Technological University has launched the InsActor framework, which utilizes a diffusion-based human motion model to generate realistic physical animations driven by instructions. InsActor achieves conditional motion planning through a diffusion strategy, capturing the complex relationship between high-level human instructions and character actions. Experiments demonstrate that InsActor achieves advanced results in instruction-driven motion generation and waypoint-oriented tasks. The framework's flexibility allows for customizable animations, showcasing wide applicability while maintaining visual appeal and physical feasibility.

Sports Illustrated published articles and images generated by AI from fictitious authors, leading to the exposure of a scandal. After the magazine removed related articles, two executives were dismissed. The publisher's CEO, Ross Levinson, announced his resignation. Controversy arose during a company meeting when executives advised employees to 'stop doing stupid things.' The company faces public pressure and its reputation and image are inevitably damaged.

Germany's most popular news program, Tagesschau, has encountered misinformation, with AI-generated fake audio spreading on social media and even appearing at protest events. The fake audio includes reports on the Ukraine war and the COVID-19 pandemic, along with purported apologies and 'condemnations' of the protesters. The editor-in-chief of Tagesschau clarified that these materials are fake, with mechanical voices and incorrect intonations, potentially damaging the fundamental order of freedom and democracy. This incident serves as a reminder for social media platforms and the news industry to strengthen regulation to uphold the authenticity and integrity of information.

Google Photos is set to release an update that allows users to customize AI-generated video highlights. Users will be able to choose the content they want to include in the videos, such as people, places, and activities, for a more personalized viewing experience. The update will enable users to edit, rearrange, and change the music in the videos.