Recently, the Hong Kong Generative AI Research Center (HKGAI), funded by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government's "InnoHK Innovation Hong Kong R&D Platform," officially launched its HKGAI V1 large language model. This is Hong Kong's first homegrown AI large language model, marking a new stage in the development of artificial intelligence in Hong Kong. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image authorized by Midjourney. HKGAI V1 is based on DeepSeek full parameter fine-tuning technology and has undergone continuous training, successfully achieving the first DeepSeek...

Today, the first AI short film starring Zhou Hongyi, chairman of 360 Group, officially went live, meeting the audience's anticipation. The film features renowned actress Huang Yi, adding to its appeal. The plot includes exciting fight scenes between Huang Yi and Zhou Hongyi. Zhou Hongyi mentioned on his social media account that he was honored to collaborate with Huang Yi, but also admitted that acting opposite her put a lot of pressure on him, so he used AI technology to "cheat".

Database engine developer MongoDB recently announced the acquisition of AI startup Voyage AI for $220 million. This acquisition aims to help businesses reduce the potential for 'hallucinations' in their AI applications, enhancing the reliability and accuracy of their products. Image note: Image generated by AI, image licensing service Midjourney. MongoDB President and CEO Dev Ittycheria stated in a press release...

Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited has officially launched its AI-powered doctor assistant service, "Ping An Xin Yi." This service will be fully available on the Ping An Good Doctor app, providing users with around-the-clock health consultations. The digital assistant leverages advanced digital human technology and big medical data, combined with natural language processing and machine learning, to efficiently simulate the professional knowledge and experience of a real doctor. Image note: Image generated by AI, image authorization service provider Midjourney

Amidst the ongoing success of the Call of Duty franchise, Activision Blizzard has confirmed the use of generative AI in the development of its games. While the player community had already suspected this, evidenced by some unusual character designs, the official statement has drawn significant attention. The Steam page for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 explicitly mentions "Our team uses generative AI tools to help develop in-game assets." However, specific details about its implementation remain undisclosed. Based on available information...

On February 25th, JD Retail's technology team announced the official launch and full opening of its self-developed JingDianDian AIGC content generation platform. This platform aims to provide e-commerce merchants with a highly efficient and cost-effective content generation solution using AI technology. Currently, the platform covers over 20 core scenarios, with daily AI capability calls exceeding 10 million times. It assists over 350,000 JD merchants in generating high-quality product images, marketing copy, and soon-to-be-launched main video, significantly improving content production efficiency and reducing production costs.

Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo has announced the formation of a large model team focused on e-commerce recommendations, further strengthening its commitment to AI in the sector. According to recent posts on X, the team is led by a former core member of Baidu's Phoenix Nest (Baidu's advertising system), whose salary is reportedly multiple times higher than at Baidu, demonstrating Pinduoduo's significant investment in talent acquisition. While Pinduoduo has not officially disclosed the leader's identity, an X user @TechBitDaily revealed in a February 23rd post that the team has already recruited numerous individuals from Baidu.

In US cities and suburbs, felled trees often end up being chipped instead of being made into lumber. This frustrated Ben Christensen, who grew up in New Mexico with a family deeply rooted in the lumber industry – his father was a carpenter – instilling in him a deep respect for trees. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image licensing service Midjourney Christensen points out that the main reason for wood waste is...

A leaked iOS 18.4 beta suggests Apple is preparing to integrate Google's Gemini AI model into its ecosystem, offering users a third-party AI option.

Hunan's medical security bureau recently issued a notice prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence to automatically generate prescriptions in online hospitals. This regulation has drawn significant attention, particularly given the increasing prevalence of internet-based healthcare services. The notice mandates that prescriptions must be issued by licensed physicians who have personally interacted with the patient or their family, ensuring compliance with existing regulations.

A significant advancement in Chinese medicine has been achieved with the recent clinical deployment of "Xiehe-Taichu," a rare disease AI model jointly developed by Peking Union Medical College Hospital and the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences. This marks a breakthrough in China's rare disease diagnostic technology and provides a new tool for improving clinical efficiency. The development of this AI model benefits from years of accumulated knowledge on rare diseases in China and the support of genetic testing data from the Chinese population. As the world's first rare disease model tailored to the characteristics of the Chinese population, it...

Perplexity AI recently announced the upcoming launch of Comet, a new browser designed for 'proxy search'. This browser will integrate the power of artificial intelligence to provide users with a more intelligent and convenient search experience. Perplexity AI itself is a search engine that combines large language models with real-time web search to provide users with comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date information. So, what is 'proxy search'? Simply put, proxy search is a method that not only...

On February 24th, the National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) announced it had legally rejected a batch of trademark applications for 'DeepSeek' and similar names, aiming to maintain a fair market and protect the legitimate rights and interests of innovative entities. The announcement notes that DeepSeek, an AI large language model developed by Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Basic Technology Research Co., Ltd., has recently garnered significant global attention for its technological prowess and market potential. Image note: Image generated by AI, image rights provided by Midjour.

An OpenAI engineer, Javier Soto, recently rejected a job offer from Elon Musk's AI company, xAI. Soto shared a screenshot of his reply on X (formerly Twitter), stating that he "couldn't work for Elon Musk in good conscience." While expressing satisfaction with his Tesla vehicle, Soto's refusal highlights concerns about the potential impact of xAI on democratic values.

Online education company Chegg has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, accusing Google of harming its traffic and revenue through its AI-powered search result summaries. Chegg alleges Google's actions constitute unfair competition, including reciprocal dealing, monopolization, and unjust enrichment. The lawsuit claims Google coerces companies into providing content for favorable placement in Google Search, arguing this is an abuse of its search dominance.

Over 1000 artists have released a silent album as a protest against the UK government's decision to sell music copyright to artificial intelligence companies.

A federal judge in the Southern District of Indiana, Mark D. Dinsmore, recently recommended a $15,000 fine for a lawyer who cited nonexistent court cases in legal filings. The incident has sparked widespread concern over the use of artificial intelligence in the legal field. The lawyer, Rafael Ramirez from Rio Hondo, Texas, used AI to generate the false case citations. The incident occurred in October 2024. (Image generated by AI, licensed through Midjourney).