OPPO announced today that its latest foldable phone, the Find N5, will officially launch on February 20 at 19:00. This phone is touted as the world's thinnest foldable phone, with a thickness of only about 4mm when unfolded and less than 9.2mm when folded. In addition to its ultra-thin design, the Find N5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and features a 3D-printed titanium alloy hinge, making it the world's only foldable flagship phone that supports full-level waterproofing with IPX6, IPX8, and IPX9 ratings.

The UK government is considering amending laws to allow AI companies to use creators' online content to train their models unless creators explicitly opt out of the system. This move has sparked strong opposition from the music industry, with former Beatles member Paul McCartney openly expressing his concerns, warning that it could lead to a 'Wild West' scenario where creative works lose the copyright protections they deserve. In an interview with the BBC, McCartney urged the government to reconsider this approach and emphasized the potential threat it poses to emerging artists: 'Young boys, girls...'

In the context of intensifying global competition in artificial intelligence (AI), Skype co-founder Niklas Zennström is optimistic about Europe's future. He believes that despite the dominance of the United States in this field, Europe can still find its own path to survival and development by developing applications based on AI models. Image credit: Image generated by AI, image authorized by service provider Midjourney. Zennström pointed out that AI has already become essential in various industries.

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.

OpenAI recently stated that there are currently no plans to release its AI video generation model, the Sora API. The Sora model can generate highly realistic videos based on textual descriptions or reference images. During an AMA (Ask Me Anything) event with the OpenAI developer team, Romain Huet, the Director of Developer Experience at OpenAI, clearly stated that the Sora API is not currently in the plans. 'We do not have any plans for the Sora API at this time.'

Recently, a group of tech giants and venture capitalists jointly issued a statement opposing California Senator Scott Wiener’s SB1047 bill. This bill aims to strengthen the regulation of artificial intelligence, prompting strong opposition from the tech industry. Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, co-founders of Andreessen Horowitz, along with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Today, OPPO announced that it has successfully applied the Expert Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture to mobile devices for the first time globally. This groundbreaking advancement significantly enhances AI processing efficiency, opening new pathways for the further development of terminal AI technologies and laying the foundation for the deep integration of AI and mobile hardware. As AI technology rapidly advances, an increasing number of AI tasks need to be completed on terminal devices. However, large AI models often require powerful computing capabilities, which poses a huge challenge for mobile devices with limited hardware resources. This breakthrough aims to overcome this limitation.

OPPO intends to acquire Hangzhou WaveForm Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd., and is planning to bring in the company's CEO Jiang Yuchen to its team. Although OPPO stated that there is currently no further information to disclose, insiders at WaveForm Intelligence have confirmed the acquisition news and noted that the company's product operations are running smoothly.

Recently, Google announced it will invest $120 million to establish a new project called the 'Global AI Opportunity Fund,' aimed at promoting artificial intelligence education worldwide. This announcement was made by CEO Sundar Pichai at the first UN Future Summit held in New York. Pichai stated that the fund will collaborate with multiple nonprofit organizations to provide multilingual AI training, helping people in different countries enhance their AI capabilities in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Recently, Google.org announced an investment of over $25 million aimed at helping educators and students acquire essential AI skills, opening a door full of opportunities for them in this intelligent era. This substantial funding from the 'AI Opportunity Fund' is not just a number, but a testament to Google's commitment to educational equity. It will benefit over 500,000 educators and students, assisting them in navigating the challenges and opportunities brought by AI in the classroom. The experience of special education teacher Matthew Jones vividly illustrates this commitment.

OPPO announced that its AI large model AndesGPT-2.0 performed exceptionally in the 'Chinese Large Model Benchmark Evaluation August 2024 Report' released by the authoritative third-party evaluation agency SuperCLUE, winning multiple first-place awards, marking further recognition of OPPO's technological strength in the AI field.

With the rise of artificial intelligence technology, the exploration of 'automated decision-making' by businesses and governments has raised widespread public concerns. The latest consumer report shows that over 72% of respondents feel uneasy about the application of AI in areas such as job interviews, bank loan approvals, rental qualification assessments, and facial recognition surveillance, with 45% feeling 'very uncomfortable' about it. More than half of the respondents express concerns about AI in facial recognition surveillance, and about one-third feel 'very uncomfortable' regarding it. Regarding medical diagnosis and treatment plans, half of the respondents are also unwilling...