Last week, Microsoft announced a new AI chat web application template, currently in preview, designed to simplify AI application development in .NET. This template represents another significant step in Microsoft's push to popularize AI technology, providing scaffolding and guidance for use in Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and the .NET CLI. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image licensing provider Midjourney based on Microsoft's description.

Pollo AI, a leader in the field of AI video generation, recently released four new AI effects, attracting attention in the industry once again. Users can easily achieve effects like 'squeeze,' 'inflate,' 'explode,' and 'melt' by simply uploading static images, bringing anything (or anyone) to 'life' in videos using advanced AI technology. Additionally, Pollo AI has appropriately introduced several holiday-themed templates to help users quickly create short videos filled with a Christmas atmosphere. The four newly launched effects each have their own unique characteristics.

Kingsoft Office announced today that starting from now until January 22 next year, WPS AI will provide all users with year-end benefits by unlocking four features for free, including AI-generated PPT, AI style cloning, AI filters, and PPT templates, aimed at enhancing work efficiency and making year-end summary PPTs more creative. The AI-generated PPT feature allows users to quickly create professional and beautiful PPTs by importing documents. Based on WPS AI technology, this feature can accurately identify the logic, themes, and key points of content in the document while keeping the directory unchanged.

iFlytek Co., Ltd. recently announced a major upgrade to its Spark low-code AI agent platform. This upgrade significantly shortens development cycles and expands application scenarios through rapid building and flexible customization. Additionally, it improves the decision-making accuracy of AI agents through data integration. After the upgrade, users can create valuable AI Agents for free, connect to the fine-tuning platform for customized optimization, upgrade the RAG scheme to expand professional knowledge, and access template creation to lower development barriers.

The Tong Yi App recently announced the launch of its 'Local Stylization' feature. This function has sparked a 'fluffy' trend on social media, allowing users to easily add stylized effects to their photos. Users simply need to open the Tong Yi App and click on the Wanfang AI 'Local Stylization' on the channel page to experience it. By uploading a photo, users can effortlessly apply stylization effects to specific objects within the image. The Tong Yi App has initially launched seven style templates, including knitted, plush, ice sculpture, and ceramics, enabling both magnificent buildings and small items to instantly transform.

On November 15, Alibaba Tongyi Lab launched the Code Mode, a feature that enables users to generate various applications through simple everyday language instructions, including mini games, data charts, websites, and resumes. Users can experience this new interactive method by visiting the Tongyi web version (tongyi.ai) and clicking on 'Code Mode' in the input box.

Recently, the AI video generator Haiper AI officially launched its latest version - Haiper 2.0. This version supports sharper actions, stunning visual effects, and dynamic templates to help users create amazing videos. Compared to the previous version, Haiper 2.0 has been optimized and upgraded with two main highlights: first, it features more realistic motion effects and details; second, the new user-friendly templates make video creation simpler. The new template feature allows users to create videos with just a simple selection and click.

The Zhiyin Mini Program has launched a new feature called "AI Video," which allows users to easily convert ordinary videos into stylized videos with a focus on anime style, making the content more engaging. This service is currently offered for free during a limited-time promotion, aiming to help users enhance the beauty and fun of their videos effortlessly. The features of the Zhiyin AI Video feature include:One-click operation: Users can quickly get started and even beginners can easily create