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Alibaba Cloud has partnered with ten universities and government agencies, including the National University of Singapore and Thailand's Digital Economy Promotion Agency, to launch AI and cloud computing training programs. This collaboration spans seven major Asian countries and regions, including Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong, aiming to cultivate digital talent. Alibaba Cloud will jointly establish a Skills Center in Singapore with the National University of Singapore's Research & Analytics Institute and Macroview International Management Institute. This center will provide cutting-edge training in big data and AI for students and working professionals.

Tech giant Microsoft recently announced a $298 million investment in South Africa to build artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure. This initiative aims to boost South Africa's digital economy and provide better technology support and services to local businesses and individuals. With the global demand for AI increasing, Microsoft's investment will help strengthen South Africa's competitiveness in this field. Microsoft's investment plan includes not only financial contributions but also technology transfer and talent development. Through collaborations with local businesses and educational institutions, Microsoft hopes to foster growth and innovation within South Africa's technology sector.

Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission, the National Data Bureau, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly released the 'Guidelines for National Data Infrastructure Construction.' These guidelines aim to promote the active construction of government service large models across the country, facilitate the intelligent process of government services, and thereby improve the efficiency and quality of government services. The guidelines emphasize the importance of the data annotation industry and encourage regions to explore and innovate in the construction of data annotation ecosystems, capacity building, and application scenarios. The government will link public data, proactively disclose data of enterprises and individuals, and establish high-quality data assets.

A key project signing event for the fourth quarter was held in Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. During this event, Thunder Group signed an important cooperation agreement with the Hangzhou Future Technology City Management Committee, announcing the establishment of its global artificial intelligence headquarters in Yuhang District. This initiative aims to further deepen cooperation between the two parties in the field of digital economy, promoting technological innovation and industrial upgrading. Li Jinbo, Chairman and CEO of Thunder Group, stated at the signing ceremony that the future headquarters will leverage the advantages of Yuhang District to actively promote artificial intelligence innovation strategies and nurture more talents.

Beijing recently held a press conference to interpret the economic situation and policies for the first half of the year, revealing significant achievements in the field of artificial intelligence. It is reported that by the first half of 2024, Beijing will achieve major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, with a total of 71 large models launched, accounting for over 40% of the national total, demonstrating Beijing's leading position in the development of AI technology.