Robot startup 1X Technologies has developed a new generative model that enhances the efficiency of training robotic systems in simulations. The company announced this model in a new blog post, addressing one of the significant challenges in robotics, which is learning the 'World Model (1X World Model)' that predicts how the world responds to the actions of robots. When robots start from the same sequence of initial images, this world model can envision multiple possibilities based on different action proposals.

At a recent press conference, Alibaba International's AI team unveiled its latest development, the multimodal large model Ovis. This innovative AI technology undoubtedly brings new opportunities across various industries. Ovis boasts powerful image understanding and data processing capabilities that are refreshing. Ovis's multimodal ability is exceptionally strong, allowing it to handle various data types such as text and images, showcasing excellent comprehensive strength. Compared to traditional large language models, Ovis not only understands text but also conducts in-depth analysis of non-text information such as images.

On the day of the announcement, the UN's artificial intelligence advisory body released its final report, presenting seven important recommendations aimed at addressing the governance risks and challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI). This report was published on the eve of the UN summit scheduled for September, attracting widespread attention. Note: The image was generated by AI, and the image is licensed by service provider Midjourney. Since the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI in 2022 with Microsoft's support, the use of AI technology has rapidly expanded, along with concerns about misinformation and fake news.

Recently, Google.org announced an investment of over $25 million aimed at helping educators and students acquire essential AI skills, opening a door full of opportunities for them in this intelligent era. This substantial funding from the 'AI Opportunity Fund' is not just a number, but a testament to Google's commitment to educational equity. It will benefit over 500,000 educators and students, assisting them in navigating the challenges and opportunities brought by AI in the classroom. The experience of special education teacher Matthew Jones vividly illustrates this commitment.

Recently, Johns Hopkins University and Tencent AI Lab jointly launched a new text-to-audio generation model named EzAudio. This technology promises unprecedented efficiency and high-quality text-to-speech conversion, marking a significant leap in artificial intelligence and audio technology. EzAudio operates by utilizing the latent space of audio waveforms instead of traditional spectrograms, an innovation that allows it to work at high temporal resolution without the need for an additional neural vocoder. The architecture of EzAudio is referred to as EzAu.

During a recent signing ceremony, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of new laws aimed at the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, which are relatively strict on a national level. The new regulations comprise five items, three of which specifically address AI deepfake technology that could impact elections, while the other two concern the cloning of Hollywood actors' voices and images. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image authorized by service provider Midjourney. The new law AB2655 requires large online platforms...

OPPO announced that its AI large model AndesGPT-2.0 performed exceptionally in the 'Chinese Large Model Benchmark Evaluation August 2024 Report' released by the authoritative third-party evaluation agency SuperCLUE, winning multiple first-place awards, marking further recognition of OPPO's technological strength in the AI field.

In India, the issue of missing children is becoming increasingly serious. By the end of 2023, the number of missing children had risen to 47,000. To address this challenge, the police have started using artificial intelligence technology to help solve cases. In January 2024, the Delhi Police successfully cracked a 'blind case' thanks to the assistance of AI. The police formed a 30-member team to reconstruct the facial features of an unidentified man using AI technology. Since the man's face was damaged beyond recognition, the AI-generated image became crucial.

Within the complex neural networks of the human brain, billions of neurons are continuously generating electrical activity, encoding our every thought, action, and sensation. The complexity of this neural symphony has long been a significant challenge in brain-computer interface (BCI) research. However, researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have recently made a major breakthrough by developing a novel artificial intelligence algorithm called DPAD (Decoupled Prioritized Dynamic Analysis), which promises to fundamentally change the way we interpret brain activity. Image Source Note: Image generated by AI, image licensed by provider M

Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies, Johny Srouji, revealed in a recent media interview that the reason the entire iPhone 16 series comes standard with 8GB RAM is due to the incorporation of AI features. He emphasized that this configuration was a thoughtful consideration for performance and efficiency.

Title: Artificial Intelligence "Pioneer" Fei-Fei Li Founders World Labs, Raises $230 Million! Recently, Stanford University professor and "AI Pioneer" Fei-Fei Li's new startup World Labs successfully raised $230 million, with investors including renowned venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, and Radical Ventures. This funding values World Labs at over $1 billion.

Recently, the US Department of Commerce released a proposal requiring artificial intelligence (AI) companies to provide detailed reports, aimed at stricter regulation of this rapidly evolving technological field. The notice, titled 'Proposed Rules,' was published on September 9, with the intention of ensuring the safety, reliability of AI technology, and preventing potential misuse by foreign adversaries or non-state actors. Photo credit: Image generated by AI, image licensed from Midjourney. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo stated at a press conference that the rapid development of AI...

With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence technology, the difficulty of forging images and videos has decreased significantly, making the deepfake phenomenon increasingly severe. Identifying these false contents has become an urgent issue to address. Recently, a research team from Binghamton University conducted an in-depth discussion on this topic, using frequency domain analysis techniques to reveal the characteristics of AI-generated images, thus helping people identify false information. Image source note: The image is AI-generated, with permission from image licensing provider Midjourney. This research was conducted by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

As AI continues to improve its coding capabilities, the structure of software development teams is facing significant changes, with the prospects for junior developers and Quality Assurance (QA) positions becoming precarious. An increasing number of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and heads of development teams are indicating that with the widespread adoption of AI assistants, they will reassess the composition of their teams, which will mainly rely on AI experts and senior developers to oversee AI-generated code.

Shenzhen Yuanxiang Information Technology Co., Ltd. recently announced the successful release of China’s largest Mixture of Experts (MoE) open source large model — XVERSE-MoE-A36B. The launch of this model marks a significant advancement in China’s AI field, elevating domestic open source technology to an internationally leading level.

Lumen Technologies is attempting to improve its financial situation by diversifying its business and restructuring its $20 billion debt through AI-related contracts. CFO Chris Stansbury acknowledges severe debt structure issues and has negotiated with creditors to obtain new credit lines and defer billions in maturing debt. The company focuses on AI connectivity services, recently securing a $5 billion contract with an additional $7 billion in po....

On the occasion of Alibaba's 25th anniversary, the company's founder Jack Ma delivered an inspiring speech on the internal website. Ma emphasized that Alibaba's success is attributed to its unwavering commitment to idealism, belief in the power of the market and the value of innovation, and the conviction that only companies that create genuine value for society can endure.

On September 8, SF Technology launched its vertical large language model for the logistics industry, 'Fengyu', at the Shenzhen International Artificial Intelligence Exhibition. This model showcased practical applications in over twenty scenarios across SF's marketing, customer service, collection and delivery, and international customs sectors, marking a significant advancement for the logistics industry in the field of artificial intelligence.