Has the development of artificial intelligence reached a bottleneck? Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark recently stated in a newsletter that this is not the case. He believes that the recent release of OpenAI's o3 model indicates that AI development is not slowing down, but may in fact be accelerating. Clark refuted claims that AI development is reaching its limits in his newsletter called 'Import AI.' He wrote, 'Anyone telling you that progress is slowing down or that expansion is hitting a bottleneck is wrong.'

Hawaii public schools recently piloted an artificial intelligence project, the results of which left a deep impression on education leaders and even moved them. Six teams of 80 students from elementary, middle, and high schools across the islands were tasked with identifying challenges faced by their peers and creating an AI program or "chatbot" to help find solutions. The project was co-created by Ian Kitajima, president of the Pacific International Center for High Technology Research. Hawaii Public Radio (HPR) interviewed Kitajima to learn more.

Recently, a research team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging in Germany developed an artificial intelligence molecular scent prediction algorithm called OWSum, which successfully distinguishes American whiskey from Scotch whiskey, surpassing human experts in accuracy. The team trained this AI tool using flavor descriptions and chemical data of whiskey to explore its potential in whiskey identification. Image source note: The image was generated by AI, and the image licensing provider Midjourney was involved in the study, where researchers selected 16 samples.

Thailand's Ministry of Industry recently announced the introduction of an artificial intelligence (AI) system to enhance the regulation of counterfeit products sold on online platforms. Pongpol Yodmuangcharoen, the secretary of the ministry's industrial reform and innovation committee, stated on Wednesday that the proposal was discussed during the committee's meeting on December 20. The committee learned during its second meeting on December 20 that a study indicated the ministry's AI system could monitor and detect 100,000 items daily.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce jointly issued the 'Implementation Guide for Digital Transformation of Manufacturing Enterprises'. It emphasizes that promoting the digital transformation of manufacturing enterprises is a systemic project that should start from the actual development of enterprises, aim to solve pain points and difficulties faced by enterprises, be guided by enhancing overall factor productivity, and take scenario digitization as the entry point. It requires a comprehensive consideration of technological maturity, economic feasibility, and sustainability of business models to accurately identify priority areas and key directions for digital transformation.

According to reports from Blue Whale Finance, Chen Zhijie, the head of algorithms for ByteDance's TikTok, is set to leave the company and has begun preparing a startup project related to artificial intelligence, focusing on AI Coding. Sources reveal that Chen is currently in talks with investors to advance his entrepreneurial plan. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image authorized by service provider Midjourney. Chen Zhijie joined ByteDance in April 2022 as Senior Technical Director, primarily responsible for TikTok's recommendation algorithms.

Recently, QQ Music officially launched version 14.0, delivering exciting new features and experiences. This version introduces the first AI model sound effects, which intelligently match sound effects to songs. This sound effect was co-developed by the QQ Music Tianqin Laboratory and the Galaxy Sound Effect Team. By analyzing various dimensions of musical audio, such as tone, sound quality, and spatial sense, it provides users with a personalized listening experience. For instance, when users play 'The Lonely Warrior', they can experience the spatial layering brought by the 3D surround sound effects in the verse, while the chorus offers an engaging audio experience.

Recently, scientists at Sakana AI have made groundbreaking advancements in the field of artificial intelligence, successfully utilizing vision-language foundation models (FMs) for the first time to achieve automated searching for simulations of artificial life (ALife). This project is called ASAL (Automated Search for Artificial Life).

On December 24, the Shanghai Municipal Government Office announced the 'Work Plan for the Development of Medical Artificial Intelligence in Shanghai (2025-2027)'. The plan clarifies the main tasks and goals for the next three years, aiming to respond to the national strategic deployment of 'AI + Action'. By promoting deep integration of medical innovation and artificial intelligence, it seeks to transform Shanghai into a globally influential hub for innovation, application demonstration, and industrial development in medical AI technology.

MRI images have long been a significant challenge in medical imaging analysis due to their complexity and large data volume. To train large language models (LLMs) for MRI analysis, developers have had to slice the captured images into 2D images. While this approach is feasible, it limits the model's ability to analyze complex anatomical structures, particularly in intricate cases such as brain tumors, skeletal diseases, or cardiovascular conditions. Image source note: Image generated by AI, licensed by Midjourney. However, GE Healthcare this year...

The US technology policy sector is undergoing significant adjustments. Recently, Michael Kratsios, a researcher at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (Stanford HAI), was appointed as the Director of the White House Office of Technology Policy, and will also serve as the incoming Presidential Technology Advisor for the Trump administration. This appointment has garnered widespread attention, marking the growing influence of top AI researchers on national technology policy. Trump is bringing back former officials to restructure the technology team, in addition to Michael Kratsios.

Recent research indicates that the most advanced AI chatbots on the market are surprisingly sensitive to simple tricks, making them easy to 'jailbreak.' According to a report by 404 Media, the developers of the Claude chatbot, Anthropic, found that by intentionally introducing spelling errors into the prompts, these large language models can be led to ignore their own safety mechanisms and generate content they are supposed to refuse. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed by service provider Midjourney.

The competition among tech giants in the AI field is becoming increasingly intense, and a recent revelation has once again brought the undercurrents of industry rivalry to the forefront. According to internal communications obtained by TechCrunch, contractors responsible for improving Google's Gemini AI model have been comparing its outputs with those from Anthropic's competing model, Claude. This move has raised concerns about whether Google obtained authorization from Anthropic to use Claude for testing, questioning the compliance of their actions in the tech industry.

A new study indicates that OpenAI's o1-preview artificial intelligence system may outperform human doctors in diagnosing complex medical cases. Research teams from Harvard Medical School and Stanford University conducted a comprehensive medical diagnostic assessment of o1-preview, showing significant improvements compared to earlier versions. According to the findings, o1-preview achieved a correct diagnosis rate of 78.3% across all tested cases. In a direct comparison of 70 specific cases, the system

The fusion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and marketing science is radically transforming the advertising industry. Despite some hesitation, more and more brands are beginning to recognize the immense potential of AI in creativity and operations. Iconic brands like Coca-Cola have already taken the lead by incorporating AI into their advertising campaigns. Coca-Cola used AI to remake its iconic ad "The Holidays are Coming," showcasing the technological advancements achieved in a short period of time. PetSmart Charities utilized AI to create vivid profiles of adoptable animals.

The future of art may no longer belong solely to humans. This year, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated the daily lives of millions of people worldwide, transforming from a science fiction concept into a practical tool that simplifies everyday activities and optimizes user time. Currently, a new phenomenon is emerging: AI 'artists' are raising millions of dollars by 'creating works that are more interesting than those of humans,' undoubtedly disrupting traditional modes of artistic creation. An innovative AI design program called Botto has sold its generated computer works for millions of dollars, which sets the scene for a revolution in the art world.