Li Xiang, founder and CEO of Ideal Automotive, is set to return to the public eye after a period of silence online. Ideal Automotive officially announced that from December 25 to 27, Li Xiang's dialogue program will be broadcast over three consecutive nights at 8 PM, with each session lasting 30 minutes. In the program, Li Xiang will address three focal questions from netizens: whether car manufacturers can engage in AI, Ideal Automotive's understanding of intelligent driving, and his personal reasons for buying a Ferrari.

Beijing Wall Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Great Wall Motors Co., Ltd. to deepen their collaboration in the research and application of large model technology in the automotive field. According to the agreement, Wall Intelligence will leverage its R&D and application capabilities in edge-side large model technology and combine them with Great Wall Motors' AI large model technology and data accumulation to promote the application and innovation of large model technology in automotive products. This collaboration is expected to bring new technological momentum to Great Wall Motors' smart mobility and user services, and enhance the user experience.

According to 36Kr, Xiaomi's automotive autonomous driving team recently completed a new round of organizational restructuring, marking the entry of Xiaomi's autonomous driving business into a new acceleration phase. The original two secondary departments, 'Perception' and 'Control', have been merged into the 'End-to-End Algorithm and Function Department', responsible for production-ready solution development. This change indicates that Xiaomi's autonomous driving will shift from traditional modular development to the technological route of large end-to-end models. The restructuring of Xiaomi's autonomous driving business and the shift in technological direction aim to capture user mindset and maintain high sales.

The Toyota Research Institute has partnered with Stanford University to incorporate artificial intelligence into two Toyota Supra sports cars, enabling synchronized driving similar to Formula drifting. This innovation not only showcases an impressive performance but also marks a milestone in the development of safety systems for passenger vehicles. Through the AI system, the two cars can assist drivers in better controlling their vehicles under extreme conditions, solving and analyzing problems up to 50 times per second, and quickly deciding on the most appropriate steering, throttle, and brake commands. During track tests, this system achieves precision through real-time communication.

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Intel has successfully acquired Silicon Mobility SAS, focusing on the software-defined vehicle sector. It showcases the first software-defined vehicle system on chip (SDV SoC), integrating artificial intelligence experiences. Collaborating with SAE International to promote industry standards for power management in electric vehicle platforms. Introducing a mix-and-match SoC chipset that allows automotive developers to autonomously choose their processing types. Intel is committed to advancing an open automotive chipset platform, challenging closed solutions.

Volkswagen announced the batch integration of ChatGPT in multiple vehicle models, in conjunction with the IDA voice assistant, marking the automotive industry's official entry into the era of generative AI. Users can interact with their vehicles using natural language to perform functions such as checking traffic conditions, navigation, and adjusting settings. Models featuring integrated ChatGPT include ID.7, ID.5, ID.4, ID.3, the new Tiguan, the new Passat, and the latest Golf. Generative AI technology makes automotive voice interaction smarter and more user-friendly, and Volkswagen is committed to democratizing technology.

General Motors hires a Vice President for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and launches a new AI website. The new Vice President, Anantha Kancherla, has a strong technology background. The website highlights General Motors' AI initiatives, with a commitment to applying artificial intelligence in areas such as design, engineering, supply chain, and customer experience.

Happy Auto officially established the AI Automotive Research Institute and appointed Gu Lei as the director to formulate the company's artificial intelligence application development plan. Happy Auto is actively seeking collaboration with artificial intelligence companies to jointly create smart, safe, and efficient automotive travel products and services. Lin Mingjun, Chairman and CEO of Happy Auto, stated that AI automobiles are the future development trend, and transitioning to new energy vehicle manufacturing requires improvements in software.

Several renowned Japanese automakers, including Honda, Sony Honda Mobility, and Subaru, are adopting generative artificial intelligence technology for vehicle design. Generative AI provides automotive design teams with efficient and innovative tools, accelerating the launch of new models and better adapting to changes in market demand. This technology enhances the creativity and uniqueness of car designs by learning consumer preferences, injecting stronger characteristics into automotive brands. Generative artificial intelligence heralds a future where automotive design will witness more digital and intelligent innovations.

Foxconn has established an ion trap quantum computing lab dedicated to providing efficient computing capabilities for the next generation of AI and automotive-related technologies. The lab is operated by Foxconn Research Institute and explores key technologies such as quantum control and scalable computing architectures. It accelerates the advancement of quantum hardware technology by leveraging Foxconn's strengths in manufacturing, semiconductors, and packaging. Quantum computing is considered the 'holy grail' of next-generation technology development, and the ion trap quantum computing lab is committed to advancing this field. Foxconn is transforming and developing emerging sectors such as electric vehicles, robotics, and digital healthcare through its 3+3 initiative.

Geely Automobile will launch the world's first AI automotive robot - Geely 01, which will officially debut and open for limited pre-orders at 15:00 on September 19. The Geely 01 will be the first model in China to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 smart cabin chip and is equipped with a 35.6-inch integrated screen. According to the filing information from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Geely 01 is powered by CATL's ternary lithium battery or Honeycomb Energy's lithium iron phosphate battery, featuring a rear-wheel drive 200kW single motor and a four-wheel drive setup with dual 200kW motors. The Geely brand is a high-end division under Geely Automobile.