On September 2, 2024, Beijing Zhipu Technology Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Honor in Beijing to establish a joint laboratory for large AI model technology, marking a new stage in their collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence. Zhipu is committed to developing a new generation of cognitive intelligent large models, focusing on innovation in general-purpose AI foundation models. Honor is a leader in platform-level AI technology in the consumer electronics sector.

Gao Yu, the Technical General Manager of Intel China, revealed at the 'AIPC Industry Innovation Forum' that the next-generation Core Ultra processors are now compatible with over 10 large domestic AI models. Intel will provide full compatibility for 'size-appropriate' models and will collaborate with model vendors to develop new models each quarter. Intel's partnerships with collaborators such as Lenovo will be further strengthened to jointly promote the development of the AI industry. Lenovo Group announced the launch of the 'AI PC Pioneer Initiative', aimed at advancing AI PCs.

Smartphone manufacturers such as Xiaomi, Huawei, and Apple are entering the field of large AI models. Their focus in this area is mainly on voice assistants. Large AI models have the potential to become a crucial factor for smartphone manufacturers in the high-end market competition.