Recently, the smart ring market has undergone a new transformation. A patent submitted by Xiaomi to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) showcases an innovative design concept that effectively addresses the issue of ring size. According to a report by 91mobiles, Xiaomi's design employs an 'elastic component' combined with a spring mechanism, allowing the ring to dynamically adjust its size based on the user's finger. This design within the patent enables the smart ring to automatically adapt to different finger sizes, allowing users to wear it on various fingers and even share it with friends.

Recently, the renowned media outlet The New York Times sent a cease-and-desist letter to an AI startup named Perplexity, demanding that the company stop using its content. This news was first reported by The Wall Street Journal and has drawn widespread attention. In fact, this is not the first time The New York Times has clashed with AI companies over content usage issues. Last year, the paper filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of illegally using their content while training AI models.

China's first fully self-developed video model, Vidu, created by Shengshu Technology and Tsinghua University, introduces the 'Subject Reference' feature to ensure character consistency in AI-generated videos. Users can upload images, and Vidu maintains consistency across various scenes. This free feature marks a new era in AI video creation, aiming for precise multi-subject interaction and style uniformity. Director Shi Yuxiang praised its enhanc....

Recently, a study on misinformation from Harvard Kennedy School found that fake research papers generated by artificial intelligence are infiltrating academic search engines like Google Scholar. This could undermine public trust in scientific discoveries and disrupt product development in industries that rely on cutting-edge research.

Google is leveraging artificial intelligence technology to analyze sound data, aiming to predict and detect health issues early, particularly tuberculosis. In partnership with Indian startup Salcit Technologies, the plan is to integrate this innovative technology into smartphones for easier use in resource-limited areas. This method can assist in diagnosing health conditions through simple audio like cough sounds. Google's ongoing exploration in the health sector, including disease detection through olfactory technology, demonstrates its commitment to enhancing health management capabilities through technological means.

Recently, Google has introduced various practical tools in the field of artificial intelligence, such as historical search, tag organization, and tag comparison. The latest highlight is the introduction of the AI assistant 'BlueBuddy' for the Chromebook series, specifically designed to assist users in resolving Bluetooth device connection issues. Users simply need to input their questions, and the system will recommend solutions. This feature may be referred to as 'Troubleshooting with AI', providing options like adapters, devices, and debug logs. This assistant is planned to be launched in ChromeOS, but it is currently unknown if it will be available for all Chromebooks.

Nvidia has encountered engineering challenges during the launch of its next-generation AI chip series Blackwell, leading to delays in the product release schedule and affecting market expectations. The main issue arises from the need to redesign an AI accelerator for compatibility with the Hopper H100 chip, as well as a processor combined with a graphics card that cannot be mass-produced due to technical problems. These challenges highlight the complexity of the technology innovation process. As a result, Nvidia's stock price dropped by 6.4%, while competitor AMD's stock price rose by 1.8%. Despite the delays, analysts believe that this...

On July 31, Kuaishou issued a statement regarding the counterfeit behavior of 'Keling AI' that has emerged on online platforms, reminding users to identify the genuine and prevent losses due to fraud. The statement pointed out that various forms of counterfeit behavior currently exist: some fake apps are circulating on websites and app stores; some websites misuse the Keling AI or Kuaishou logos to mislead users; and some accounts impersonate official accounts on social media platforms.

The Claude team has caused a major uproar due to their large-scale, unauthorized data scraping activities. Their crawler accessed the iFixit servers one million times within 24 hours, scraping a significant amount of website content, leading to severe resource strain on the servers, which triggered strong dissatisfaction from both the affected company and the public. iFixit explicitly prohibits data scraping on their website, yet the Claude team's actions disregarded these rules, resulting in months of illegal access to the site. This incident not only disrupted iFixit's normal operations but also impacted other entities reliant on website content.

Meta's AI assistant falsely reported a nonexistent assassination attempt on former President Trump, leading to widespread discussion and regret from Meta executives. The misleading response was caused by programming limitations initially set to avoid addressing questions about Trump's assassination, but after these restrictions were removed, the AI still provided incorrect information in some instances. This phenomenon, known as 'hallucination,' is a common challenge faced by generative artificial intelligence. Similar issues have also plagued Google, whose search autocomplete feature was criticized for censoring Trump-related queries.

In the tech field, a 'cat and mouse game' is unfolding between developers and management regarding the use of AI coding tools. While 15% of companies have banned these tools, nearly all development teams (99%) continue to use them in secret, with only 29% of companies establishing governance mechanisms. This phenomenon highlights the challenges faced in managing AI tools, particularly the growing severity of security issues. 80% of respondents express concerns about potential threats, especially the 'hallucination' problem generated by AI. 47% of respondents are open to allowing AI to make unsupervised code changes.

In the realm of contemporary music creation, the application of AI technology is garnering increasing attention. However, the complexities of copyright issues and fair compensation for artists pose significant challenges for many startups in this field. Yet, Indian startup Beatoven.ai appears to have found a morally and responsibly sound approach to address these challenges.Mansoor Rahimat Khan, the co-founder and CEO of Beatoven.ai, is a professional sitar player hailing from a family with a se

With the launch of OpenAI's new large language model, GPT-4o Mini, CEO Sam Altman has finally acknowledged the issues with the company's naming conventions. The GPT-4o Mini is promoted as being more cost-effective than its non-Mini counterpart, making it particularly suitable for businesses developing their own chatbots. However, this complex and cumbersome naming has drawn widespread criticism.This time, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has finally responded to external criticism, admitting that the combi

Meta has stated that it will not launch its upcoming multimodal AI model in the EU due to regulatory concerns, which will prevent European companies from using the model, despite it being released under an open license. Meta spokesperson Kate McLaughlin told The Verge, "In the coming months, we will release the multimodal Camel model, but we will not launch it in the EU due to the unpredictability of the European regulatory environment."The EU has recently set a compliance deadline for the new A

Recently, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has encountered some troubles. His $27 million mansion in San Francisco, located on the famous Lombard Street and boasting 9,500 square feet of space with a panoramic view of the city and the bay, has not brought him the comfortable life he expected but has instead become the source of numerous problems.One highlight of the mansion is a four-sided infinity pool that hangs off the edge of the house. However, this pool has become a major issue. Last August, the

Lately, Forbes published an article stating that automation driven by AI technology might be the key to solving issues such as immigration, declining birth rates, and retirement. However, strangely enough, automation is not part of the planned policy solution for these problems. Just like the U.S. federal government faced various issues in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, "speed of light" action was not one of them.Image Source Note: The image was generated by AI, provided by image authorizat

The development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology have sparked a global boom in recent years, but some experts are starting to worry about the future of this industry. James Ferguson, the founding partner of the UK macroeconomic research firm MacroStrategy Partnership, said in an interview with Bloomberg's "Merryn Talks Money" podcast that the AI industry might be in a bubble that, once burst, could have catastrophic consequences.Image Source Note: The image was generate

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced that a hearing will be held this Thursday, focusing on privacy issues related to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The hearing will discuss how AI "has accelerated the need for comprehensive federal privacy legislation," as stated in the committee's announcement.Image Source Note: The image was generated by AI, and the image is provided by the licensing service Midjourney The scheduling of this hearing comes amidst increasing pressure on Congr

Recently, Arianna Huffington, the founder of The Huffington Post, and Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, have joined forces to support the startup Thrive AI Health. The aim is to develop artificial intelligence assistant technology to promote a healthier lifestyle. Thrive AI Health is backed by Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global and OpenAI's Startup Fund, with plans to create an "AI Health Coach" that provides personalized advice to users on sleep, diet, exercise, and stress management. DeCarlos Lov