In the ever-changing tech landscape, Aliyun has once again made waves with its bold pricing strategy. At the 2024 Yunqi Conference, Alibaba Group not only showcased the future vision of AI technology but also announced a remarkable decision: a price reduction of up to 85% on AI large models. This move will undoubtedly stir the tech community and bring new possibilities for the popularization and application of AI technology. Alibaba Group CEO Wu Yongming delivered an important speech at the conference, emphasizing that the impact of generative AI will far exceed that of mobile applications, profoundly changing our lives.

Introduction In today's era of artificial intelligence, AI search has become a consensus. The recently emerged Genspark focuses on providing unbiased and non-SEO driven content, committed to delivering trustworthy and valuable results to users. Genspark is an AI Agent Engine launched by MainFunc, aimed at providing a superior search experience through AI technology. The product was founded by alumni from Microsoft, Google, and Baidu. According to its official website, MainFunc...

In the Indian film industry, a quiet revolution is underway. Renowned director Ram Gopal Varma recently announced that he will fully adopt AI-generated music in his future projects, completely bidding farewell to traditional music creation methods. This decision has not only shocked the industry but also sparked widespread discussions about the application of AI in creative fields. Varma is a heavyweight figure in Indian cinema, with critically acclaimed works such as 'Company', 'Rainbow', 'Sarkar', and 'The Attacks of 26/11'. However, this innovative director does not intend to stop here.

In today's digital age, the behavior of teenagers 'aging up' in the online world has become a tricky issue. To address this challenge, Instagram is developing a groundbreaking AI age verification technology aimed at more accurately identifying users aged 13 to 17 and integrating them into a dedicated teen account management system. The core of this technology lies in the artificial intelligence system independently developed by Meta (Instagram's parent company). If this system can accurately identify adult users, it will greatly enhance the platform's security and user experience.

Recently, Instagram announced that it will use artificial intelligence technology to verify the age of users in order to better identify teenage users. This new measure aims to place users aged between 13 and 17 in new teen account settings. Meta's technology, if it can accurately identify adults, will represent a significant advancement in user safety and privacy, especially compared to the age verification imposed by state governments at the smartphone level. Since the report in March 2021, Instagram has...

Recently, Amazon unveiled a series of impressive generative AI tools at its 'Amazon Accelerate' event, aimed at providing a better shopping experience for consumers and third-party sellers. One of the most notable features is the personalized product recommendations displayed on the Amazon homepage, based on customer preferences, search history, and purchase records. This means that the previous method of simply recommending 'similar products' will be updated to offer a wider range of product categories tailored to users' shopping habits, such as holiday events or sports.

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 the recent 'Accelerate' conference, Amazon introduced an artificial intelligence tool called 'Video Generator', which has sparked widespread attention in the industry. This tool can transform static product images into dynamic video content, opening up new possibilities for advertising marketing. Jay Richman, Vice President of Amazon Advertising, stated that the Video Generator is currently being tested among select advertisers in the U.S., particularly in 'Sponsored Brands' advertising campaigns. He emphasized that this is a significant innovation that harnesses generative AI to ignite creativity and bring value to advertisers and consumers.

According to foreign media reports, OpenAI is currently in late-stage negotiations for a massive funding round, with a valuation potentially reaching $150 billion. Sources have revealed that the company has requested investors to contribute at least $250 million. Previous reports indicated that OpenAI is close to securing a new funding round of $5 to $7 billion, led by Thrive Capital, which has pledged to invest $1 billion. Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Apple are in discussions regarding investment matters. One insider stated that these companies...

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.

Norwegian startup 1X Technologies recently announced significant advancements in developing AI-based world models for robots. Simply put, these models act as virtual testing grounds for robots, allowing them to test and improve in various scenarios without the need for real-world testing. 1X believes this is key to solving the 'robotics challenge' — how to reliably evaluate robots trained for multiple tasks in ever-changing environments.

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.

Alibaba Group's Tongyi announced that its latest developed AI video generation large model - Tongyi Wanxiang AI Video Generation, is officially online. This technology, with its powerful visual dynamic generation capability, can quickly generate video content with various artistic styles and cinematic quality based on text prompts.

Recently, the United Nations released a report proposing that the organization take more proactive measures in the monitoring and regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The report emphasizes that as AI technology develops and is applied more widely, its potential impacts and risks are becoming increasingly evident. Therefore, the UN believes that greater attention needs to be paid to the governance of AI, viewing it as an urgent global issue akin to climate change. Image source note: The image was generated by AI and is provided by the image licensing service provider Midjourney in recent years.

Recently, at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Yunqi Conference, Kimi founder Yang Zhilin discussed the impact of generative AI technology on AI application product development. He pointed out that the current development of AI technology provides product managers with new exploration opportunities. The key is to find a balance between delay and enhancing user experience, ensuring that the incremental value outweighs the loss in experience. Yang Zhilin believes that generative AI's output of answers requires systematic thinking, which leads to increased delays and may result in a poor experience for users. However, more extended deliberation could indeed...

Recently, the United Nations released a widely discussed report proposing the establishment of a global artificial intelligence fund aimed at helping developing countries access technological dividends. This proposal has the backing of the UN Secretary-General's High-Level Advisory Board on Artificial Intelligence, calling for contributions from governments and private enterprises to assist countries that cannot invest in AI independently. Notably, one of the main speakers of the report, Ms. Wendy Hall, a computer science professor at the University of Southampton, pointed out the challenges faced by Western nations.

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, AI startup Runway announced a collaboration with renowned film production company Lionsgate. This news has caused quite a stir in the film industry, as it marks the first agreement between a major film company and an AI video model provider. Runway is headquartered in New York City and has received support from companies like Google. Although Runway's technology has already been used by some filmmakers in Hollywood, such as in the Oscar-winning film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once',

TuSimple addressed recent concerns and rumors at a press conference today, with Chen Mo, Lv Cheng, and Hao Jianan stating that the company's business direction change is a normal business activity, without any involvement in fraud or benefit transfer. It has been reported that TuSimple is recently entering the AIGC field and has announced the acquisition of the IP for 'The Three-Body Problem,' planning to develop a series of animated feature films and video games based on it. Chen Mo emphasized that the founding purpose of the Ink Wash Hero Company is my personal interest and love for martial arts, anime, and games, and that the company has continued to operate independently from TuSimple Group since its establishment.

Recently, the online sales industry has undergone a revolutionary change! A startup named Rep.ai has just announced the completion of a $7.5 million funding round, aiming to launch a brand new AI digital clone technology. This technology will help businesses create virtual sales representatives capable of conducting real-time video and audio conversations, truly providing 24/7 services and transforming our traditional shopping experience. Rep.ai was formerly known as ServiceBell, and they have rebranded to focus on developing these lifelike AI clones.