In a recently published report, CITIC Securities analyzed the development prospects of the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) industry, believing that in the next 1-2 years, this field will bring good excess returns. The report mentioned that the recent announcement by OpenAI to transform its profit-making company into a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) has attracted significant attention from the capital market and industry. Image source note: The image was generated by AI, and the image authorization service provider is Midjourney. In the past, OpenAI operated under a model controlled by a 'non-profit organization'.

Since Microsoft first launched the C o p i l o t Plus laptop based on Arm architecture in June, there has been anticipation about whether the features of C o p i l o t Plus could be applied to desktop computers. Six months later, the upcoming mini PC from Microsoft will bring AI capabilities to Windows 11, such as smart reminders, click-to-do lists, and AI image generation and editing. These mini PCs are expected to help Microsoft compete with Apple's latest Mac.

At the Amazon Web Services re:Invent conference, Adobe announced a significant partnership with Amazon to extend its Experience Platform to AWS. This collaboration not only transforms how enterprises approach artificial intelligence and customer data management but also signals a profound change in the cloud computing market. As digital commerce continues to evolve, businesses urgently need to enhance customer experience through personalized services. This year's Cyber Monday data shows that mobile devices accounted for 57% of online sales.

A remarkable startup is developing a groundbreaking AI system that promises to give creators unprecedented capabilities for generating cinematic worlds. The company, named Odyssey, employs a unique approach: having staff carry specialized camera systems to gather scene data from around the globe. Founded by autonomous driving experts Oliver Cameron and Jeff Hawke, Odyssey recently completed an $18 million Series A funding round led by EQT Ventures.

With the rapid development of generative AI technology, the amount of e-waste generated is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. A global research analysis predicts that by 2030, AI-related e-waste will skyrocket from 2,600 tons in 2023 to 2.5 million tons. This figure is equivalent to nearly two discarded iPhones for each of the 8.5 billion people worldwide, raising serious concerns about environmental impacts. Image source note: Image generated by AI, provided by the image licensing service Midjourney.

Google has officially launched the ChromeOS 130 update, introducing multiple new features including Fast Insert, Focus Mode, Welcome Back, and other practical tools. This version also introduces some unique features for Chromebook Plus models equipped with NPU (Neural Processing Unit), such as a brand new AI Recorder app, enhanced microphone and camera effects, and the 'Read to Me' summary feature of Gemini AI tools. Among this update, the Fast Insert feature is particularly noteworthy.

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently visited China and, when asked by a reporter from Jiemian, stated that Apple Intelligence is working hard to enter the Chinese market. He mentioned, 'We are working hard to move this forward, and there is a very specific regulatory process behind it that we need to complete, and we hope to bring it to Chinese consumers soon.' It is reported that this is Cook's second visit to China in 2024. During the third quarter earnings call for fiscal year 2024 in August this year, Cook was asked about the timeline for Apple Intelligence services.

In the wave of digital creativity, a unique AI toy designer has quietly emerged. Toy Box Flux, an artificial intelligence model focused on generating 3D toy designs, is changing the way we conceive and create toys. It not only transforms text descriptions into vivid 3D toy visuals but also extends into the interior design realm, bringing new inspiration to spatial layouts. The uniqueness of Toy Box Flux lies in its training method. The development team has ingeniously combined existing 3D LoRA technology with original Co...

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Kind Humanoid is a robotics startup based in Palo Alto, founded by Christoph Kostol, who has a background in Silicon Valley. The company's workspace is filled with various electronic components and fabrication tools, reflecting the spirit of DIY computing that has characterized Silicon Valley. The design of Kind Humanoid's robots is inspired by the surrealistic art style of Belgian painter René Magritte. The company's designer, Yves Béhar, stated that he hopes to convey a message through the design of the robots.