Cloud computing giant Salesforce recently announced plans to hire 2,000 sales representatives specifically for selling its artificial intelligence tools. This decision was revealed by CEO Marc Benioff during a recent event, highlighting Salesforce's commitment and investment in the AI sector. Notably, Benioff had previously shared his hiring plans with Bloomberg last month, and this recruitment number is double the previous figure.

Apple's augmented reality (AR) smart glasses have long been a hot topic in the tech world. Although there has been no official news about a launch, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently revealed in his 'Power On' newsletter that Apple's AR glasses are still in the development phase, with at least 3 to 5 more years needed before they are officially released. While Apple's Apple Vision Pro has already debuted and shares many similarities with the potential AR glasses, its relatively bulky design has raised questions about the future of Apple's offerings.

On November 30, the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) released the 'Generative Artificial Intelligence Application Development Report (2024)', which revealed that by June 2024, the user base of generative artificial intelligence products in China reached 230 million, accounting for 16.4% of the total population. Among various generative AI products, Baidu's Wenxin Yiyan leads with an 11.5% usage rate among domestic internet users.

Today, Xiaomi announced that its Smart Home Screen series products will undergo a major functional upgrade, including new features such as Super Q&A and casual conversation. This upgrade will cover six devices: Xiaomi Smart Home Screen 10, Xiaomi Smart Home Screen Pro 8, Xiaomi Smart Home Screen 6, Xiaomi Xiao Ai Touch Screen Speaker Pro 8, Redmi Xiao Ai Touch Screen Speaker Pro 8, and Redmi Xiao Ai Touch Screen Speaker 8-inch.

Zhou Hongyi, the founder of 360, recently announced that the company plans to launch a brand new search product this month, which will further expand 360's footprint in the field of artificial intelligence applications. Zhou pointed out that 360 AI Search, as one of the largest native AI applications in China, has proven that search is a direct and simple way for users to access and use AI technology. Based on this successful experience, the 360 team is committed to innovating on the existing foundation to create a more accessible and user-friendly AI tool.

Recently, Quark launched the 'Academic Search' AI product, which leverages AI technology and a vast database of academic literature to significantly enhance the efficiency of information retrieval, creation, and processing in academic work. According to the latest data from PConline, Quark ranks first in the download volume of PC AI applications in China for 2024, becoming the preferred PC AI product for young people. Compared to regular searches, academic searches have higher requirements for the authority, professionalism, and timeliness of information, and frequently utilize features such as summarization and writing creation, making generative AI highly relevant in the academic field.

According to insider sources, Baidu is set to unveil a new smart glasses product at the Baidu World Conference in Shanghai next week. These glasses will feature a built-in camera for capturing photos and videos, and will provide voice interaction capabilities based on Baidu's Wenxin large model. In the wave of global AI commercialization, 2024 has already seen the birth of multiple AI hardware products. While Humane's Ai Pin has not performed well, Microsoft's Copilot+ PC series has gained market recognition. Notably, Meta is collaborating with Ray-Ban's manufacturer.

Corning Inc. recently released its Q3 earnings report. The report shows that Corning performed exceptionally well in Q3 2024, primarily driven by increased market demand for optical fiber connectivity products, which are particularly suitable for generative AI applications. In the earnings report, Corning's core sales reached $3.73 billion, an 8% increase compared to last year. Meanwhile, the company’s earnings per share (EPS) rose by 20% to $0.54. This growth is a result of their commitment to innovation and technology.

According to Bloomberg, OpenAI's CFO, Sarah Friar, revealed that approximately 75% of the company's revenue comes from consumer subscriptions. OpenAI's consumer strategy is centered around the ChatGPT product, with a monthly subscription fee starting at $20. The report states that OpenAI has successfully converted 5% to 6% of free users into paid members. Currently, ChatGPT has reached 250 million weekly active users. In addition to the consumer market, OpenAI also places significant importance on enterprise customers.

Samsung China and Zhupu Huazhang Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as 'Zhupu') recently announced a strategic cooperation agreement. The two parties will engage in deep collaboration in the field of AI mobile phones, aiming to jointly create AI products with exceptional experiences. Looking ahead, Samsung and Zhupu will continue to innovate in the AI mobile phone sector, together leading the industry in smart products and embarking on a new chapter in the development of the AI mobile communication industry.

Recently, Perplexity introduced a new feature called 'Internal Knowledge Search', which allows its Pro and Enterprise Pro users to query both internet information and their internal databases on a single platform. This new functionality aims to enhance work efficiency for enterprises, enabling users to more conveniently access the information they need. However, it is important to note that users can only upload documents they deem important to the platform, and the Internal Knowledge Search feature will be limited to these uploaded documents.

Google is leveraging its generative AI technology to enhance its shopping tags, aiming to provide users with a smarter and more personalized shopping experience. The company announced on Tuesday that it will use AI to help users purchase products based on what they want, and has launched a new scrollable personalized shopping product. When you search for a product on Google, the results page will include an AI summary outlining key considerations for shopping. For example, if you search for 'Seattle Men's Winter Jacket', you will see a summary noting Google's...

According to 36Kr, the video generation capability of Meitu's MiracleVision large model has completed a comprehensive upgrade. This upgrade has significantly improved generation capability, efficiency, and model performance. Combining Meitu's self-developed technologies in the field of computer vision, this upgrade has remarkably enhanced the speed, image quality, smoothness, and realism of the video generation. It is reported that the new video generation capability of MiracleVision has been applied to some Meitu products and will be gradually expanded.

Recently, Baidu Intelligent Cloud's Qianfan Large Model Platform and three other AI native applications — Xiling, Keyue, and Zhenzhi — successfully passed the ISO/IEC 42001 standard certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems and were awarded the world's first certification for large model platform application systems. This certification indicates that Baidu's products and management systems have reached an internationally leading level in quality, safety, and compliance.

Ding Jian, the president of Xianyu, announced at the '2024 E-commerce Conference' during the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services that Xianyu will launch two new AI products this year, namely 'Smart Publishing' and 'Smart Hosting'. These products are currently undergoing small-scale gray testing within the Xianyu app and are expected to officially launch this year. 'Smart Publishing' allows users to upload just one product image, and the system will use image recognition and natural language generation technology to automatically create a product description that fits the Xianyu style.

Ant Group announced the launch of three new AI products at the Bund Conference on September 5, 2024, including the independent AI application 'Zhixiangbao' for Alipay, aimed at providing services in travel, government affairs, healthcare, and financial management. Ant Group President Han Xinyi emphasized that the development of artificial intelligence is shifting from 'parameter competition' to 'application competition', stressing that Ant Group will continuously innovate AI applications to serve users with a focus on enhancing user experience. Zhixiangbao, as an independent AI application, will bring more convenience to users' lives.