Recently, Yingmou Technology announced the completion of a Series A financing round of several million dollars, attracting widespread attention in the industry. This financing was jointly led by Meituan Longzhu and ByteDance, with existing shareholders Sequoia China Seed Fund and Qiji Chuangtan also participating actively, while Guangsou Capital acted as the exclusive financial advisor. This infusion of funds will provide strong support for Yingmou Technology in the research and commercialization of 3D large models. Founded in 2020 by a group of young people with an average age of only 24, the team members include Wu Di and Zhang Qixuan.

At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES), NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivered an ambitious speech about the future of artificial intelligence and robotics. He stated that the robotics industry is facing a 'trillion-dollar' market opportunity, with rapid growth expected in the coming years. Huang emphasized the application of AI models in various types of robots, particularly humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles. He mentioned that NVIDIA's collaboration with Toyota will advance autonomous driving technology.

In today's debut of the '12 Days of Live Streaming' event, OpenAI announced two significant updates: the full version of the reasoning large model o1 and its advanced mode, along with a $200 monthly subscription service for ChatGPT Pro. The complete version of the o1 model will gradually be made available to ChatGPT Plus users and is designed to answer questions using an internal reasoning chain that is more aligned with human thought processes, enhancing the accuracy of answers to professional queries. Compared to the o1 preview version launched in September, the full version of o

An unexpected 'collaboration dream' has sparked heated discussions on social media. Recently, Xiaohongshu blogger 'Little Cream Heart' garnered nearly 10,000 likes with a series of AI-generated images of Jellycat and Hermès dolls, successfully creating a sweet 'blunder' on the platform. In these images, the classic Hermès bag shape perfectly merges with Jellycat's signature plush texture and adorable smile, captivating many netizens. However, when the truth emerged that these enchanting dolls were actually the creation of AI, netizens' reactions were...

The recently launched "AI One-Click Doll Generation" effect on Douyin has created a massive sensation on social media, with the popularity of a video proving the strong appeal of AI technology in the entertainment sector. An elderly man used this effect to create a cotton doll version of himself, and the video quickly went viral, garnering nearly 2 million likes and over 1.16 million shares. The comments section of this video became a creative stage for netizens, who not only engaged in lively discussions about the old man's video but also began attempting to transform classic scenes and memes from various films and dramas into doll figures.

Real to cartoon is a timeless trend on social platforms, continuously evolving with new methods. For example, I just discovered this interesting Flux LoRA, which is expected to become popular on Xiaohongshu soon. This LoRA generates 4 real photos and additionally overlays a corresponding cartoon character on top. The effect is somewhat similar to the recent trending Cotton Candy Dolls on Douyin, where real photos and cartoon characters are layered together in one image, with a white outline around the cartoon character to enhance contrast.

Recently, the online sales industry has undergone a revolutionary change! A startup named Rep.ai has just announced the completion of a $7.5 million funding round, aiming to launch a brand new AI digital clone technology. This technology will help businesses create virtual sales representatives capable of conducting real-time video and audio conversations, truly providing 24/7 services and transforming our traditional shopping experience. Rep.ai was formerly known as ServiceBell, and they have rebranded to focus on developing these lifelike AI clones.

Recently, AI startup 11x, which is dedicated to transforming the modern workforce, announced it has secured $24 million in financing, with the goal of changing how businesses operate through autonomous digital employees. CEO and founder Hassan Sukar stated, "We believe that within the next two years, digital employees will become an essential part of daily operations for businesses worldwide." Note: Image generated by AI, image licensed by service provider Midjourney. This funding will primarily be used to accelerate product development and expand the team.

Mayfield Fund has announced the launch of the AI Garage project, providing up to $100 million in support for AI partner startups, aimed at helping early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into fundable companies. This program is distinct from other accelerators, recruiting a maximum of five entrepreneurs every six months and offering guidance and support within the company's office. Participants can receive funding ranging from $1 million to $5 million after their business plans are formulated. AI partners are defined as digital companions capable of collaborating with humans to enhance work efficiency across various industries, including product and engineering.

Apple recently launched an innovative image and video generation technology called Matryoshka Diffusion Models (MDM), aptly named the 'Nested Diffusion Model'. MDM employs a groundbreaking approach that processes images at different resolutions simultaneously, achieving seamless generation from low-resolution sketches to high-definition details. The core technical concept is similar to Russian nesting dolls, where each layer contains a smaller but fully functional substructure. The core architecture of this innovative method is referred to as Nested.

Insiders reveal that Japan's technology investment giant, SoftBank Group, is seeking financing for a massive $10 billion AI-related investment plan. This significant investment is primarily focused on the energy sector and reflects the profound impact of the current AI boom on traditional industries.After a near silence of nearly a year, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has recently re-emerged in the public eye. He has expressed great enthusiasm for the future development of AI and outlined his ambiti