The Alibaba Cloud Bairen Model Service Platform recently launched the 'Real-Time Audio and Video Interaction' feature, enabling users to easily build multi-modal AI applications without the need for programming knowledge. This new feature allows users to quickly integrate AI models into Web, iOS, and Android applications and share them with others. Users can create intelligent agent applications through simple steps: first, create a new intelligent agent application, then select and configure the required text, speech, or visual understanding models on the Alibaba Cloud Bairen platform. The platform offers over 200 large models, including

On December 18, 2024, ZhiYuan Research Institute signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Tencent Group, aiming for in-depth collaboration in several areas, including large model research and development, exploration of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies, and open-source ecosystem construction. According to the cooperation agreement, ZhiYuan Research Institute and Tencent will leverage their respective strengths to promote the deep integration of large model technology and industrial scenarios, and explore technological solutions for large model training and inference optimization in diverse computing environments. Both parties are also committed to building an open and innovative hardware and software ecosystem to foster the development and application of technologies.

At today's Volcano Engine FORCE conference, CEO Tan Dai announced that the Doubao General Model Pro has achieved comprehensive improvements in various fields since May, including overall capability, reasoning ability, instruction adherence, code execution, and mathematical processing. Tan Dai stated: "A more powerful model will drive a comprehensive upgrade of enterprise AI." The enhancements of the Doubao General Model Pro have significantly helped multiple companies, especially industry leaders like China Mobile Games and Silas Automotive, achieve notable upgrades in AI applications. Image source note: Image by AI

As one of the most watched AI startups outside of OpenAI and Anthropic, Cohere was valued at $5.5 billion in July. One of the company's co-founders is an author of the paper 'Attention Is All You Need,' which is considered critical to sparking the revolution of large language models (LLMs). Headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco, Cohere focuses on providing AI solutions for enterprise clients, rather than pursuing a similar path as other companies.

On November 28, Fudan University officially released the "Guidelines for Using AI Tools in Undergraduate Theses (Draft)", which provides detailed regulations on the application of AI tools during the thesis writing process. This move marks the first instance of a Chinese university issuing dedicated regulatory management documents in this field, filling a policy gap. According to the guidelines, Fudan University allows students to use AI tools under specific conditions. Students may use these tools upon obtaining approval from their supervising teachers, provided that it does not hinder the assessment of their innovative capabilities.

Recently, Apple unveiled the finalists for the 2024 'Annual iPhone Apps' awards, a list that once again demonstrates the company's underestimation of the impact of artificial intelligence technology in the mobile application ecosystem. Similar to last year, the 2024 nominees lean towards traditional iOS applications, including those that help users accomplish specific tasks, such as the professional video recording app Kino, the personalized running plan app Runna, and the travel organization app Tripsy. However, applications like ChatGPT, An...

Tencent announced that its smart assistant product, Tencent Yuanbao 2.0, has officially been relaunched. The new version features a redesigned conversation list that allows users to easily find historical dialogues and previously used intelligent entities, making it more convenient to review information or continue unfinished conversations. Tencent Yuanbao 2.0 also introduces a dedicated section for AI applications, gathering five major applications: AI Search, AI Reading, Creative Painting, Inspiration Gallery, and AI Photo Enhancement, to meet users' diverse creative needs in searching, reading, writing, and painting.

At the recent Universe 24 Developer Conference, GitHub officially launched a brand new platform - GitHub Spark. This new tool is designed to help developers, especially those with less experience, easily create micro-applications using natural language. Meanwhile, GitHub has also provided more options for its AI coding assistant Copilot, allowing developers to choose different AI models based on their needs.

Recently, Databricks launched a brand new feature - Databricks Apps. This new service helps enterprise developers create production-ready data and AI applications in just 5 minutes. Imagine being able to easily build applications with just a few clicks, how convenient! Product link: https://top.aibase.com/tool/databricks-lakehouse-platform

Baidu's official account recently announced that the 2024 Baidu World Congress will be held on November 12 in Shanghai. This congress is Baidu's most important annual technology and product launch event, having been held continuously since 2006 for 18 years. Last year, Baidu's founder, Li Yanhong, introduced the Wenxin Large Model 4.0 at the congress, showcasing Baidu's new AI applications including search, maps, document library, and cloud storage under the theme 'Hands-On Guide to Creating AI Native Applications'. The Wenxin Large Model leads in usage domestically, with daily invocation exceeding 700 million times, compared to last year.

According to reports, AI startup Phacet has raised $4.4 million for its small business solutions. Based in Paris, Phacet is working to expand its AI applications across several sectors, including e-commerce, industry, and finance for small and medium-sized enterprises. Nicolas Marchais, founder and CEO of Phacet, stated that investor support will enable them to advance their mission of bridging the gap between rapidly evolving AI models and the specific needs of SMEs.

Apple's latest iPhone series significantly enhances artificial intelligence applications within its operating system, aiming to accelerate AI usage in the business sector. New features include upgraded Siri, text generation, photo editing, and compatibility with iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro. Some details of these AI features were announced in June, with a beta version expected to launch next month. Despite market interest, stock prices briefly fell, yet Apple's smart devices signal new possibilities and challenges for AI in business.

Ant Group announced the launch of three new AI products at the Bund Conference on September 5, 2024, including the independent AI application 'Zhixiangbao' for Alipay, aimed at providing services in travel, government affairs, healthcare, and financial management. Ant Group President Han Xinyi emphasized that the development of artificial intelligence is shifting from 'parameter competition' to 'application competition', stressing that Ant Group will continuously innovate AI applications to serve users with a focus on enhancing user experience. Zhixiangbao, as an independent AI application, will bring more convenience to users' lives.

The global AI application market experienced explosive growth in 2024, with total revenue expected to reach $3.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 51%. North America contributed the most, accounting for 47% of global revenue. India became the largest market in terms of downloads, capturing 21%. ChatGPT emerged as the market leader, with over 160 million downloads from January to August and revenue nearing $230 million, alongside more than 190 million monthly active users. AI+Chatbot applications surpassed 630 million downloads, with revenue approaching $580 million, reflecting a 1.5% growth compared to 2023.

According to Sensor Tower's latest report '2024 AI Application Market Insights', the global AI application market continues to maintain a strong growth momentum. In the first 8 months of 2024, the revenue of global AI applications increased by 51% year-on-year, surpassing the $2 billion mark, and it is projected that the total revenue for the year will reach $3.3 billion.

NVIDIA has launched the NIM Blueprint to accelerate the development of generative AI agents and applications. Enterprises can download these blueprints for free to quickly customize agents for various business needs, including customer service, drug discovery, and document data extraction. The blueprints include example applications, reference code, customization documentation, and Helm charts for deployment, simplifying the custom agent building....

The third edition report of 'Top 100 Consumer Generative AI Applications' released by Andreessen Horowitz reveals popular AI applications and their usage trends. The report shows that content generation tools, particularly in image, video, and music, dominate web applications, with 52% of web products focusing on this area. The music generation tool Suno has notably improved its ranking. In the mobile application sector, image and video editing tools are favored by users, and ChatGPT remains...

Remini, an AI photo enhancement app, has surpassed ChatGPT with a total of 219 million downloads, becoming the new download champion. Its powerful features and ease of use allow users to restore old photos to high definition and even generate AI portraits with impressive results. According to financial analyst Edith Ritz, this reflects a strong demand from users for professional AI tools that provide tangible improvements to daily tasks. Particularly in the Chinese market, Remini leads in downloads, even surpassing platforms like Douyin, showing that users are eager to utilize AI for portrait art.