Recently, reports have emerged indicating that Google has entered into close cooperation with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) following the outbreak of conflict with Hamas. This information comes from internal company documents obtained by The Washington Post, which reveal that employees from Google Cloud responded directly to requests from the Israeli military for AI tools in the weeks following the conflict. It is understood that after Hamas launched an attack on Israel on October 7th, Google Cloud employees established contact with the IDF and emphasized the urgent need for responses in internal discussions.

On January 22, 2025, Shanghai Step-Video Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. announced the official upgrade of its video generation model Step-Video to version V2. This upgrade brings significant technological breakthroughs and enhancements, making it even more powerful in simulating the real world.

Recently, according to intellectual property information from Tianyancha, Beijing Zijiao Network Technology Co., Ltd. has applied for multiple trademarks related to 'Aily', including 'Aily', 'Classmate Aili', and 'Feishu Aily'. This trademark application involves various fields in international classification including scientific instruments, website services, and communication services. Currently, the status of these trademarks is pending substantial review. Zijiao Network Technology Co., Ltd. was established in October 2018, with Li Ying as the legal representative and a registered capital of up to $100 million, fully owned by Douyin.

On January 22, 2025, NetEase Youdao officially released the first inference model in China that supports step-by-step explanations, 'ZiYue - o1'. This model features a design with 14 billion parameters, enabling efficient deployment on standard consumer-grade graphics cards, marking a significant advancement in the application of artificial intelligence technologies in the domestic education sector. 'ZiYue - o1' utilizes Thinking Chain technology and incorporates self-dialogue and error-correction mechanisms, allowing it to output detailed thinking processes when solving problems. This way, students not only receive answers but also understand the logic behind problem-solving.

"Ziyue-o1" is a lightweight 14B single model specifically designed for consumer-grade graphics cards, capable of stable operation on devices with low VRAM. The model utilizes chain-of-thought techniques to provide detailed problem-solving processes and logical reasoning, aligning its operational methodology more closely with human thought processes. Through self-talk and self-correction, the model can generate step-by-step problem-solving processes, aiding users in better understanding and mastering knowledge.

With the rapid proliferation of digital devices, how to perfectly adapt images and videos to various screen sizes has become an urgent issue to address. A research team from the University of Sharjah in the UAE recently published a study that developed a novel technology using deep learning models to automatically predict the optimal size of images for seamless display across different devices. The core of this research utilizes transfer learning techniques, employing deep learning models such as Resnet18, DenseNet121, and InceptionV3.

Against the backdrop of rising labor costs, the UK retail industry is rapidly moving towards an era of automation. From electronic shelf labels to self-checkout machines, many new technologies are gradually transforming the familiar supermarket shopping experience. With the national minimum wage increase and higher employer national insurance contributions, retailers are significantly increasing their investments in automation technology, hoping to address the rising labor costs by improving production efficiency. Recent holiday trading updates show that investment in automation has become a focal point for major retailers. A survey indicates that nearly one-third of retail financial leaders...

Recently, Mita AI Search officially launched its brand new 'Reading Mode' feature, addressing the inconvenience users face when reading PDF documents on mobile devices. This feature has been meticulously developed over the past six months and is now available to users. Since the launch of 'Library Search', Mita AI Search has helped users conveniently find a wealth of valuable PDF documents. However, these documents often suffer from messy formatting and readability issues when viewed on mobile. To improve this situation, the Mita AI Search team began development six months ago.

Recently, iFLYTEK Co., Ltd. has made significant strides in the field of intellectual property by applying for the registration of multiple trademarks related to "Fireworks Large Model", "Torch Large Model", and "Starlight Large Model". According to Tianyancha information, the international classifications of these trademarks cover various fields, including scientific instruments, website services, and education and entertainment. Currently, the status of these trademarks is awaiting substantive examination. Established in December 1999, iFLYTEK is a leading company in the field of artificial intelligence and speech recognition in China, with Liu Qingfeng as the legal representative and a registered capital of approximately 23.1 million.

On January 16th, the top 10 technology terms for 2024 were announced during the '2024 Annual Top Ten Technology Terms Selection Event' held in Beijing. This event was jointly initiated by the National Committee for the Approval of Science and Technology Terms and several other organizations, including the National Language Resource Monitoring and Research Center. The selection criteria were very strict, taking into account the timeliness, innovation, public attention, influence, academic value, discipline affiliation, and future development potential of the candidate terms. Image source note: The image is AI-generated and provided by the image licensing service provider Midjourney.

A new artificial intelligence startup, Borderless AI, is focusing on making the human resources department the next major battleground for enterprise AI applications. The company recently announced the launch of its first product, HRGPT, a free AI-driven search engine designed to help businesses manage internal HR data and related employment laws and regulations more efficiently. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from service provider Midjourney. Borderless AI has been in the market since last year.

Apple recently released the iOS 18.3 developer beta and has decided to temporarily disable the AI summary feature for news and entertainment app notifications. This feature, originally supported by Apple's smart technology, received considerable criticism from users during its use, particularly due to serious errors in summarizing content, such as misinterpretations of reports from the BBC. According to reports from MacRumors and 9to5Mac, Apple stated that it will re-enable this feature in future software updates and continue to improve it.

Recently, a startup named Astral has attracted widespread attention for its proposal to use AI technology to flood Reddit with advertisements. Founder Savannah Feder demonstrated the rapid application abilities of this technology, which can quickly generate content similar to user discussions, quietly promoting clients' products. In a demonstration, Feder used AI-generated text to respond to a post about improving customer feedback capabilities, making the content appear authentic.