Recently, Tencent launched an AI search function on its social platform WeChat, which became unusable due to server overload less than a day into its grayscale testing. According to Tencent, the feature utilizes the Hunyuan large model for searches and integrates the DeepSeek-R1 model to provide deeper thinking services. However, despite the very small user count participating in the testing, the call volume was extraordinarily high, resulting in frequent prompts stating 'Service is busy, please try again later.' In this situation, Tencent had to quickly take action.

At the recent Paris AI Action Summit, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that OpenAI is willing to engage in deep collaboration with China in the field of artificial intelligence. This statement has garnered widespread attention, particularly regarding his high praise for the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. He noted that DeepSeek's performance in developing chatbots is 'remarkable', and expressed that the company...

Recently, a study by the BBC has revealed that leading AI assistants often produce misleading and inaccurate content when answering questions related to news and current affairs. The research indicates that over half of the responses generated by four mainstream AI tools—ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity—are deemed to have 'significant issues'. Note: The image is AI-generated, provided by the image licensing service Midjourney, as requested by researchers for these four generative AI tools.

Fei-Fei Li, a Stanford University computer scientist and founder of a startup, known as the 'Godmother of AI,' has proposed the 'three fundamental principles for future AI policy making' ahead of the upcoming Paris AI Action Summit next week. She emphasizes that AI policies must be based on 'science rather than science fiction.' Li believes that policymakers should focus on the realities of AI, rather than constructing grand future scenarios built on utopia or apocalyptic visions. She specifically points out that chatbots and co-pilot programs are not 'intelligent agents with intent, free will, or consciousness.'

Recently, Zhu Xiao Hu, the managing partner of Shajiang Venture Capital, revealed his strong interest in DeepSeek during an interview. He stated that if DeepSeek opens up funding opportunities, he would invest. This statement has sparked widespread attention in the industry. In the interview, Zhu further pointed out that a similar open-source ecosystem like Android has already emerged and is developing rapidly. In the face of such a market landscape, it has become very difficult for other competitors to catch up. DeepSeek, as an emerging chatbot technology, has arrived at the right time.

Mistral AI recently launched a new chatbot app 'Le Chat' on the Apple App Store. This app enables users to easily engage in natural language conversations, perform real-time web searches, analyze documents, and generate images, among other features. Currently, users can download the basic version for free and enjoy essential chat functionalities; additionally, users can opt for a Pro subscription at $14.99 per month to experience more advanced models. Mistral AI is a company that specializes in...

Recently, California introduced a bill called SB243 aimed at protecting children from the potential risks posed by AI chatbots. The bill was proposed by California Senator Steve Padilla and primarily requires AI companies to regularly remind minors that chatbots are actually artificial intelligence, not humans. Note: The image is AI-generated and authorized by the service provider Midjourney. The core purpose of the bill is to prevent children from encountering...

Recently, the AI chatbot platform Character AI found itself in legal trouble due to a case involving teen suicide. The platform filed a motion to dismiss in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, arguing that under the First Amendment, they should not bear responsibility for the related lawsuit. Source of the image: Image generated by AI, image licensed from service provider Midjourney. The case originated from a lawsuit filed against Character AI by Megan Garcia in October.

Character AI, a platform that allows users to interact with AI chatbots for role-playing, recently filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a teenager's parent in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The parent, Megan Garcia, alleges that Character AI's technology harmed her 14-year-old son, Sewell Setzer III, claiming that while interacting with a chatbot named 'Dany', he gradually became isolated from the real world and ultimately led to...

In 2024, global mobile users spent an astonishing $1.27 billion on AI chatbots and art generation tools. This figure represents significant growth compared to the previous two years, with spending on chatbot applications reaching $1.07 billion, reflecting a strong demand and recognition for AI assistants. According to the latest market report, ChatGPT leads in both downloads and consumption in the AI-generated content (AIGC) application space, becoming the preferred choice for users. Following closely is Google's Gemini.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Arthur Mensch, co-founder and CEO of the renowned French AI startup Mistral, stated that the company is fully committed to achieving its goal of an initial public offering (IPO). Founded in 2023 by researchers from tech giants like Google DeepMind and Meta, Mistral has rapidly risen in just two years, releasing a series of open-source AI models and launching chatbot-like technology.

A research team from the United States and the United Kingdom has recently succeeded in reviving a chatbot code known as ELIZA, which is considered the first electronic chatbot in history. According to their paper published on the arXiv preprint server, this code was originally written by the late MIT professor Joseph Weizenbaum in the 1960s. In 2021, an MIT archivist named Miles Crowley discovered printed copies of this code in a box containing Weizenbaum's personal belongings. The revival of this code marks an important milestone in the history of artificial intelligence.

Recently, Nvidia announced the addition of three safety features on its NeMo Guardrails platform, aimed at helping businesses better manage and control AI chatbots. These microservices target common challenges in AI safety and content moderation, offering a range of practical solutions. Among them, the Content Safety service can review content before the AI responds to users, detecting any potential harmful information. This service helps prevent...