In recent years, the number of readers in the United States has been gradually decreasing. According to data from the 2024 National Book Survey, nearly half (48.5%) of respondents did not read a single book in the past year, and less than one-third read for entertainment. Noted business author Seth Godin stated in a video call that this phenomenon is primarily due to people's excessive obsession with internet connectivity. Note: The image is generated by AI and provided by image licensing service provider Midjourney. Godin pointed out that people are reading books...

According to Southern Metropolis Daily, a recent typical case announced by the Cybersecurity Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security reveals a concerning new model of online misinformation. The public security authorities in Guangzhou, Guangdong, successfully cracked a criminal gang that used artificial intelligence tools to produce false information on a large scale, arresting 6 criminal suspects. The gang aimed to earn traffic revenue from online platforms and employed meticulously planned criminal tactics: recruiting part-time workers to register social media accounts, using AI tools to quickly rewrite popular articles, and batch publishing false information. Statistics show that the gang has published more than 500,000 pieces of traffic-driving graphic information.

Midjourney is a popular AI image generation startup with over 21 million Discord users. Recently, the company announced the launch of a new world-building tool called 'Patchwork', marking their expansion from image creation into the realm of more complex creative collaboration. 'Patchwork' was showcased live in Midjourney's Discord channel, where users need to connect their Midjourney Discord accounts.

Recently, Beijing Xiaoyu Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd., the first large model robot company invested by Xiaomi, announced the completion of its A round financing worth 100 million yuan. Xiaoyu Intelligent Manufacturing was founded in 2023 by the core founding team of Xiaomi Group. The founder, Qiao Zhongliang, was one of Xiaomi's initial members and served as the head of MIUI development; the co-founder, Wang Wenlin, previously served as the general manager of Xiaomi's software system platform department, leading the development of the 'Xiaomi Brain.' Source note: The image is generated by AI, sourced from Midjourney, which focuses on the industrial sector.

Recently, at the annual meeting of the American College of Radiology, the AI company DeepHealth released a new research finding on breast cancer screening, demonstrating significant effects of artificial intelligence in this area. According to the study results, the breast cancer detection rate for women undergoing AI-enhanced scans is 21% higher than for those who did not use AI. The study involved a sample size of 747,604 women and covered one year of breast cancer screening data. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed through Midjourney.

At a recent summit hosted by Axios, former Google CEO and current chair of the U.S. National Artificial Intelligence Safety Commission, Eric Schmidt, issued a severe warning about the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Schmidt pointed out that as AI technology advances rapidly, the world may not be prepared to handle the potential dangers that these innovations could bring. Note: The image was generated by AI and is licensed from the service provider Midjourney. Schmidt likened the development of AI to atomic bombs during World War II.

On December 7, 2024, the Network Audio-Visual Program Management Department of the National Radio and Television Administration issued a notice regarding the management of AI 'modified' videos, clearly stating the need to address the rampant phenomenon of AI 'modification' videos. Recently, several classic films and television dramas have been 'modified' by AI tools, such as 'The Legend of Zhen Huan' being turned into a 'gunfight movie' and 'Dream of the Red Chamber' being altered into a 'martial arts movie', with absurd scenes like Sun Wukong riding a motorcycle appearing. These 'modified' videos not only parody classic culture but also provoke public concern about the impact on traditional cultural values.

Recently, OpenAI announced a strategic partnership with UK-based media platform Future to integrate content from over 200 media brands under Future into OpenAI's user experience. Image source note: The image is generated by AI, with image licensing from Midjourney. Future is a company listed on the FTSE 250, dedicated to distributing trusted professional content through various platforms, including websites, newsletters, videos, magazines, and live events.

With Trump's election as president, one of his campaign promises is to initiate the largest immigration deportation action in U.S. history. On September 12, 2024, at an event in Tucson, Arizona, Trump stated that he would launch this action, particularly targeting immigrants with criminal records. He appointed hardliner Thomas Homan as 'Border Czar' and Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Policy, indicating that the new administration would take a radical stance on immigration issues. Image source note: Image by A

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman stated that after Trump wins the 2024 U.S. presidential election, artificial intelligence will become an 'exceptionally important' topic. He emphasized that the U.S. must remain at the forefront of AI development based on 'democratic values'. In a one-on-one interview with Shannon Bream of Fox News, Altman pointed out that the U.S. needs to establish the necessary infrastructure domestically, such as data centers, to ensure it has 'the best AI infrastructure in the world'.