Tech giant Microsoft has recently launched an AI chat assistant for its Xbox gaming console, officially ushering in an era of AI in its gaming business. This move coincides with the release of Sony's PS5 Pro, which features the next-generation AI super resolution technology, intensifying the AI competition in the gaming console sector. According to tech media The Verge, this new virtual assistant is primarily aimed at online customer support. This is the latest action taken by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to advance the company's AI strategy, as Xbox has previously maintained a relatively cautious distance from AI.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently announced the launch of the 'Generative AI Partner Innovation Alliance' (GenAI Partner Innovation Alliance) aimed at expanding the reach of its Generative AI Innovation Center program (GenAIIC) through system integrators (SIs) and consulting firms. Launched in June 2023, this program is designed to connect customers with AWS's artificial intelligence and machine learning scientists as well as strategic experts to collaboratively envision, identify, and develop generative solutions.

Recently, NVIDIA and Microsoft launched a new initiative aimed at promoting AI innovation in the healthcare sector. This collaboration combines NVIDIA's Inception global program with Microsoft's startup support program, intending to assist more startups in enhancing their medical devices and workflows. Currently, the two companies have hundreds of startups participating in these ecosystems. Note: The image is AI-generated and licensed through Midjourney. Through this collaboration, startups will have easier access to acceleration resources.

Recently, the Israeli Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology announced the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Expert Forum aimed at providing the government with policy and regulatory advice on artificial intelligence. This forum will bring together experts from academia, industry, and various social organizations to collaboratively discuss how to promote the safe use of artificial intelligence to foster innovation and maximize its social and economic benefits. Note: The image is generated by AI, with the image licensing service provided by Midjourney. The forum's main task is to assist in formulating government strategies and policies, particularly in innovation support.

David Holz, founder and CEO of Midjourney, recently shared the latest progress of the company's current projects during 'Office Hours' on Discord and addressed community user questions. This communication revealed that Midjourney is working on multiple technological innovations to compete in the increasingly intense field of AI image generation. Although the new version has been delayed, it promises richer features. Despite rapid progress in a short time, the frequency of new model releases has noticeably slowed down recently.

Amazon has announced the acquisition of a non-exclusive license from robotics startup Covariant and has absorbed approximately a quarter of its workforce, aiming to accelerate innovation in the automation field and enhance the safety and adaptability of robots. The founding team of Covariant will join Amazon's AI and robotics team, marking a further enhancement of Amazon's automation capabilities on top of the 750,000 robots already deployed in its logistics centers. Covariant will continue to support its existing customers and develop warehousing automation technology.

AI infrastructure startup 'Wu Wen Xin Qiong' announced the completion of nearly 500 million Yuan in Series A financing, setting the record for the largest single financing amount for domestic AI Infra startups. This round was co-led by the Social Security Fund Zhongguancun Independent Innovation Fund, Qiming Venture Partners, and Hongtai Fund, with participation from strategic investors including Lenovo Capital, Xiaomi, and Softcom. The funds will primarily be used to enhance talent acquisition, deepen technology research and development, drive product commercialization, and strengthen ecosystem collaboration. 'Wu Wen Xin Qiong' was established just 16 months ago.

Amazon has announced the hiring of the core team from robotics startup Covariant, comprising about a quarter of its staff, and has signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement to use Covariant's robotic foundation models. This move represents Amazon's strategic positioning in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics, aiming to advance foundational research in AI and robotics technology and apply it to Amazon's existing robotic systems, providing greater practical value to customers. Through a 'reverse acquisition' strategy, Amazon gains new technologies while avoiding a direct acquisition of the startup.

A research team composed of Renmin University of China, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and Shanghai AI Lab has developed a technology called Ref-AVS, aimed at solving the challenge of artificial intelligence understanding the complex physical world. This technology utilizes a unique multimodal fusion method that integrates Video Object Segmentation (VOS), Video Object Reference Segmentation (Ref-VOS), and audiovisual segmentation (AVS) information, enabling AI systems to accurately identify and locate specific objects in audiovisual scenes, regardless of whether those objects produce sound. To validate the effectiveness of the technology, the research team...

Fetch.ai announces the establishment of an innovation laboratory aimed at advancing the development of AI smart agent solutions to enhance technological value for businesses and consumers. The laboratory will provide funding, expert guidance, and strategic support, organize competitions, and offer rapid development opportunities to foster innovation. Fetch.ai commits to investing $10 million annually to support projects focused on building AI smart agents. Additionally, Fetch.ai has launched the 'Innovation Ambassador Club' and 'Intern Incubator Program' to promote innovation within the ecosystem and support talent.

Zuckerberg and Ek jointly criticized the EU AI regulations, arguing that these complex rules hinder the development of open source AI in Europe and limit innovation and developer vitality. They called for simplification and unification of regulations, emphasizing that open source AI creates a fair competitive environment. Europe should leverage its single diverse market advantage to avoid missing out on technological development opportunities. Although the EU legislation exempts open source AI, the conditions limit its potential, and the transparency requirements for datasets have little impact on open source AI. Zuckerberg also stated that he is willing to release a value of 10 if it is safe and beneficial to the public.

OpenAI and several tech companies oppose a California bill aimed at ensuring the safety and transparency of artificial intelligence, fearing that it will hinder innovation and development in AI technology, potentially leading to an outflow of the industry. OpenAI stated in a press release that overly strict regulations could stifle the creativity of developers and researchers, limiting exploration and experimentation. They emphasized that technological innovation requires flexibility rather than being constrained by legal limitations. OpenAI hopes to engage in dialogue with lawmakers to promote a more reasonable legal framework that aligns with industry development trends. If the bill passes, it could lead to...

Australian telecom company Telstra and tech giant Microsoft have announced a deepening of their strategic partnership to promote AI innovation and digital transformation in Australia. The two companies will combine Microsoft's advanced AI technologies with Telstra's ultra-fast intercity fiber network, aiming to enhance the AI ecosystem and accelerate the digital transition. Microsoft sees Telstra as a strategic partner in expanding AI infrastructure in Australia, while Telstra's new fiber network will support Microsoft's infrastructure needs.

Recently, OpenAI supported three key AI legislations in Congress aimed at influencing the federal government's policy on artificial intelligence. These bills include the 'Future AI Innovation Act', which seeks to establish a U.S. AI Safety Institute as a federal agency for developing standards and guidelines for AI models; the 'National Science Foundation AI Education Act', which provides federal scholarships for AI research and establishes AI educational resources within the education system; and the 'Create AI Act', designed to minimize risks associated with new technologies. OpenAI's move not only demonstrates its commitment to...

Xiaohongshu's official tech account 'Tech Potato' has innovatively opened the world's first AI convenience store, collaborating with quality creators and tech companies to curate AI-related content and produce limited edition products. The store has invited four industry leaders, including the CTO of Hugging Face and the CEO of Guokel, to take on part-time roles, providing traffic support of up to 500,000 Yuan, along with a dedicated exposure plan of 100 million views. Outstanding notes have the chance to win a 10,000 Yuan Xiaomi technology dog. The event encourages participants to publish AI-themed notes using designated topics and tags, with high-quality content receiving official recommendations and tailored weekly features.

CNN has announced the layoff of 100 employees, accounting for 3% of its total workforce. CEO Mark Thompson views this decision as part of the company's modernization and transition towards video content. In an internal memo, Thompson emphasizes that the future strategy includes accelerating the shift towards video content, and plans for strategic advancement in the field of artificial intelligence to better serve viewers and achieve news objectives.Although Thompson did not delve into specific a