In 2024, the global AI craze continues to rise, and Thailand is no exception, standing on the brink of an explosion in artificial intelligence (AI). Imagine strolling through the streets of Bangkok, where everything around you is quietly changing. Restaurants have smart ordering systems that can converse with you fluently in Thai, hospitals have AI diagnostic systems capable of accurately analyzing your health status, and even the shared bicycles on the roadside are equipped with smart navigation. This is no fantasy; it is the ongoing AI transformation in Thailand. Image source note: The image is generated by AI, and the image is authorized.

The future development of artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually freeing itself from dependence on human data, labels, and preferences. A new AI self-learning model known as 'Socratic Learning' is being proposed, which is expected to drive AI towards genuine self-evolution. The core of this learning model is that AI improves its capabilities by interacting and questioning itself within a closed system, without external intervention from the real world. What is 'Socratic Learning'? Don't be fooled by the name; it essentially means AI plays with itself, continuously enhancing itself through dialogue and questioning.

Recently, as ByteDance's Doubao Large Model accelerates its commercialization process and shows impressive performance in the global AI sector, the "Doubao" concept stocks have become the new favorites in the capital market, leading to a new round of price increases in the AI track. Several listed companies, including Tianyu Shuke, Juran Smart Home, and Bee Assistant, have seen their stock prices hit the daily limit for multiple days in a row, with Tianyu Shuke achieving 6 consecutive limits in 10 days by Friday's close, Juran Smart Home hitting 5 limits in 6 days, and Bee Assistant reaching a peak of 20CM limit up during trading. This reflects the market's strong optimism about the Doubao Large Model and its ecosystem.

The competition in TV software is shifting towards advertising. TV manufacturers are increasingly keen on leveraging TV operating systems (OS) for ad placements and user tracking, leading to bold new strategies such as advertising technology companies launching TV OS and displaying ads on TV screensavers. TCL, as a TV manufacturer, is set to premiere a series of shorts on its free streaming service. This marks the company's new attempt at monetizing TV users and film production, relying on generative AI and targeted advertising.

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.

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.

Huawei Terminal's official WeChat recently announced that in the 2024 China Telecom Terminal Insight Report, the Huawei Mate70 Pro+ won first place in four intelligence assessments, including system-level intelligence. The Huawei Mate70 series has introduced a full-stack AI solution with software and hardware collaboration, achieving multiple AI features including AI dynamic photos, AI air transfer, and AI message portability.

At the recent annual re:Invent conference held in Las Vegas, Amazon's cloud computing service AWS announced a series of new technologies, highlighting the energy efficiency improvements of its data centers, achieving efficiency levels over four times greater than traditional on-premises computing. AWS head Prasad Kalyanaraman stated that these innovations not only enhance energy efficiency but also flexibly support emerging workloads. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed by service provider Midj.

Recently, Adobe's research team collaborated with researchers from the University of Michigan to develop an artificial intelligence system called MultiFoley, which generates sound effects for dubbing in films and videos, assisting in post-production. The innovation of MultiFoley lies in its ability to allow users to create sound effects through text prompts, reference audio, or video examples. In demonstrations, the system can even transform a cat's meow into a lion's roar, or convert the sound of a typewriter into piano notes, perfectly synchronized with video footage.

Recently, the startup '/dev/agents', founded by former Android executives, has garnered significant attention. The company's goal is to develop an operating system specifically designed for AI agents, aiming for an 'Android moment' for AI. A key figure in this endeavor is Hugo Barra, former Vice President of Android Product Management at Google, who stated that the new company will revisit their 'Android roots'. Currently, many tech companies such as