Norwegian startup 1X Technologies recently announced significant advancements in developing AI-based world models for robots. Simply put, these models act as virtual testing grounds for robots, allowing them to test and improve in various scenarios without the need for real-world testing. 1X believes this is key to solving the 'robotics challenge' — how to reliably evaluate robots trained for multiple tasks in ever-changing environments.

On the day of the announcement, the UN's artificial intelligence advisory body released its final report, presenting seven important recommendations aimed at addressing the governance risks and challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI). This report was published on the eve of the UN summit scheduled for September, attracting widespread attention. Note: The image was generated by AI, and the image is licensed by service provider Midjourney. Since the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI in 2022 with Microsoft's support, the use of AI technology has rapidly expanded, along with concerns about misinformation and fake news.

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, the United Nations released a report proposing that the organization take more proactive measures in the monitoring and regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The report emphasizes that as AI technology develops and is applied more widely, its potential impacts and risks are becoming increasingly evident. Therefore, the UN believes that greater attention needs to be paid to the governance of AI, viewing it as an urgent global issue akin to climate change. Image source note: The image was generated by AI and is provided by the image licensing service provider Midjourney in recent years.

Recently, a study released by Adobe titled 'Authenticity in the Age of AI' revealed that many people feel confused and anxious when obtaining information due to the increasing prevalence of AI-generated content. The survey, which included 2,000 US consumers, shows that concerns about misinformation are growing ahead of the upcoming 2024 US presidential election. The results indicate that 94% of respondents are very worried that misinformation will affect the upcoming election results. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed by service provider.

During the opening ceremony of the 2024 Yunqi Conference held today, Wu Yongming, director and CEO of Alibaba Group, as well as chairman and CEO of Alibaba Cloud Intelligent Group, delivered a speech sharing profound insights on the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He revealed that over the past year, the call price for the Tongyi Qianwen API on Alibaba Cloud's Bai Lian has dramatically dropped by 97%, with the cost of calling one million tokens now as low as 0.5 yuan, and Alibaba Cloud will continue to strive to reduce costs.

Beijing ZhiYuan Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, in collaboration with Renmin University of China's Gaoqing School of Artificial Intelligence, has launched an innovative AI model framework called MemoRAG. This framework, based on long-term memory, aims to advance Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology to handle more complex tasks beyond simple question answering.

In today's rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Microsoft and BlackRock have taken a significant step forward. The two giants announced the joint launch of a fund exceeding $30 billion, focusing on AI infrastructure investment, primarily covering data centers and energy projects. This major announcement was made on Tuesday and immediately generated a tremendous response in the global tech and finance circles. With the continuous advancement of AI technology, particularly the widespread application of deep learning and large-scale data processing models, the demand for computing power has shown explosive growth.

In California, Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed two new laws, vowing to safeguard the digital images of actors and other performers. These bills aim to protect actors from the unauthorized use of their digital likenesses or voices both during their lifetimes and posthumously. This move comes against the backdrop of growing concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor of artists. In a video posted on social media, Newsom stated: 'We talk about California as the state of dreams and doers. Many dreamers come here, but sometimes their voices are not fully represented.'

At the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services, Xianyu's president Ding Jian introduced two new products that use artificial intelligence technology to improve the efficiency of second-hand transactions—'Smart Publishing' and 'Smart Custody.'

Recently, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman announced his decision to leave the company's internal safety committee, which was established in May of this year to oversee key safety and security decisions in the development and deployment of OpenAI's AI models. Altman's decision has drawn significant attention as he hopes to hand this role over to third-party experts to enhance transparency, collaboration, and security. With Altman's departure, this safety committee will transform into an 'independent oversight committee' focused on safety and security issues.

During a recent signing ceremony, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of new laws aimed at the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, which are relatively strict on a national level. The new regulations comprise five items, three of which specifically address AI deepfake technology that could impact elections, while the other two concern the cloning of Hollywood actors' voices and images. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image authorized by service provider Midjourney. The new law AB2655 requires large online platforms...

At a recent ceremony, Switzerland officially activated its latest supercomputer - 'Alps'. This supercomputer boasts top-notch speed, and Switzerland aims to establish itself as a leader in trustworthy artificial intelligence solutions through this initiative. Image source note: Image generated by AI, licensed by Midjourney. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS) in Lugano, southern Switzerland, with ETH Zurich conducting the official launch. Switzerland's economy, education and...

In Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil, G20 leaders reached an important consensus this Friday, deciding to work together to combat misinformation and establish guidelines for the future development of artificial intelligence. This is the first time in G20 history that the issue of misinformation has been explicitly acknowledged, calling on digital platforms to enhance transparency and accountability. Source Note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from provider Midjourney. João Brant, Digital Policy Secretary under Brazilian President Lula, stated in an interview with the Associated Press that G20 representatives emphasized the importance of digital platforms.

Recently, Reuters reported that OpenAI is undergoing a new round of financing, with a valuation reaching as high as $150 billion. However, behind this remarkable valuation, OpenAI must undertake a significant corporate restructuring to lift the profit cap for investors. The latest financing will be conducted in the form of convertible notes, with specific progress depending on whether this startup can successfully alter its existing corporate structure. Looking back at OpenAI's history, since its establishment in 2015, it initially operated as a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology.

In recent market dynamics, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic. With a surge in interest in this field, more and more S&P 500 companies mentioned 'AI' during their Q2 earnings call. According to FactSet's document search tool, an analysis conducted between June 15 and September 13 of all 500 companies in the S&P index that held earnings calls revealed that 210 companies mentioned 'AI' in their meetings. This figure not only exceeds...

Recently, several major American artificial intelligence companies made a solemn pledge to the White House, stating that they will prevent their AI products from being used to generate non-consensual deepfake pornography and child sexual abuse materials. Six companies, including Adobe, Anthropic, Cohere, Microsoft, OpenAI, and the open-source web data repository Common Crawl, signed this non-binding commitment to ensure that their products are not misused to create harmful images of gender violence.

In India, the issue of missing children is becoming increasingly serious. By the end of 2023, the number of missing children had risen to 47,000. To address this challenge, the police have started using artificial intelligence technology to help solve cases. In January 2024, the Delhi Police successfully cracked a 'blind case' thanks to the assistance of AI. The police formed a 30-member team to reconstruct the facial features of an unidentified man using AI technology. Since the man's face was damaged beyond recognition, the AI-generated image became crucial.

Recently, OpenAI launched its latest series of artificial intelligence models, o1, which have demonstrated very advanced capabilities in certain logical tasks. As a result, the company has conducted a cautious assessment of its potential risks. Based on both internal and external evaluations, OpenAI classified the o1 model as 'medium risk'. Why is there such a risk rating? Firstly, the o1 model exhibits human-like reasoning capabilities, able to generate text that is as persuasive as arguments written by humans on the same topic. This persuasive ability is not

The National Internet Information Office recently released the 'Measures for Labeling AI-Generated Synthetic Content (Draft for Comments)', aimed at regulating the labeling of AI-generated synthetic content, safeguarding national security and public interests, and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of citizens, legal persons, and other organizations. This measure is formulated based on the 'Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China', 'Regulations on the Administration of Algorithms for Internet Information Services', 'Regulations on the Administration of Deep Synthesis in Internet Information Services', and the 'Interim Measures for the Administration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services', among other laws and regulations. The deadline for feedback is the 20th.