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In an era of rapid development in artificial intelligence, the intelligence level of large models continues to improve, but the challenges of inference system efficiency are becoming increasingly apparent. Addressing high inference loads, reducing inference costs, and shortening response times has become an important issue faced by the industry. Kimi has collaborated with the MADSys laboratory at Tsinghua University to launch the KVCache-based Mooncake inference system design plan, which will be officially released in June 2024. The Mooncake inference system enhances efficiency through its innovative approach.

Although Jerry Garcia passed away in 1995, his voice has been resurrected through artificial intelligence technology. Recently, the AI development company ElevenLabs partnered with the Garcia family to bring the voice of the legendary rocker known as the 'Grateful Dead' back into the public eye. This new application, named ElevenReader, aims to allow users to have Garcia's voice read emails, books, and various text content aloud. The ElevenReader app combines the functions of an e-reader.

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the demand for electricity is continuously increasing. According to a recent report by Gartner, newly installed servers consumed 195 terawatt-hours of electricity last year, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 18 million households. This figure is expected to soar to 500 terawatt-hours by 2027, roughly the annual electricity demand of 46 million households. Image source note: The image is generated by AI, and the image licensing service provider Midjourney. Furthermore, existing data centers consumed electricity in 2022.

According to a study by IDC, 92% of enterprises are actively leveraging AI technologies to enhance productivity, customer engagement, revenue growth, cost management, and product innovation across multiple key areas. This study was commissioned by Microsoft and titled 'The Business Opportunities of AI'. The report shows that as enterprises invest in AI, their return on investment (ROI) significantly improves. The research indicates that the adoption of generative AI is rapidly expanding, expected to rise from 55% in 2023 to 75% in 2024. Currently, businesses are...

As artificial intelligence rapidly develops, copyright issues are becoming a new challenge for AI companies. On November 13, 2024, the German music copyright organization GEMA filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in the Munich District Court, making it the first collective management organization in the world to take legal action against an AI provider. GEMA claims that OpenAI's ChatGPT has unlawfully copied and used copyrighted lyrics without obtaining proper licenses and paying royalties. This lawsuit also targets OpenAI LLC in the United States.

Although artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and image processing technology is continuously upgrading, background removal remains one of the most challenging tasks in image processing. Currently, remove.bg is still the best performer in cutout tasks, offering speed and quality. Now, there is finally an open-source software with cutout capabilities comparable to remove.bg. The recently released RMBG2.0 by the Bria team shows impressive results. Compared to its predecessor RMBG1.4, the new version has achieved significant improvements in multiple key areas.

Microsoft recently announced the launch of a series of artificial intelligence (AI) models specifically designed for the manufacturing, agriculture, and financial services sectors. These models have been developed in collaboration with renowned companies such as Siemens, Bayer, and Rockwell Automation, aiming to integrate advanced AI technology into industries that have long relied on traditional methods. The newly launched dedicated models are now available in Microsoft's Azure AI catalog, marking a significant step for Microsoft in developing AI tools that meet the unique needs of different industries. This initiative reflects Microsoft's commitment to advancing.

In the rapid development of modern technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually permeating all aspects of life. Recently, a digital olfactory company named Osmo announced a significant breakthrough in 'scent transmission,' where AI can achieve olfactory 'teleportation' without the need for human hands or noses. The core of this technology lies in the use of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) to collect and analyze aroma data. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed by service provider Midjourney Osmo.

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....

Glean, an AI-driven enterprise work platform, raised $260 million in Series E financing, doubling its valuation to $4.6 billion, co-led by Altimeter and DST Global. Glean's mission is to provide work AI for everyone, connecting and deeply understanding enterprise data, personnel, processes, and environments, while maintaining intuitiveness and security, becoming a reliable tool in daily work. Since its launch in 2019, Glean has evolved from an AI-powered enterprise search engine to a comprehensive enterprise AI assistant.

OpenAI plans to release its next-generation AI model, Strawberry, in two weeks as part of the ChatGPT services. The model's uniqueness lies in its ability to 'think' before responding to user queries, differing from the traditional immediate response model, and is expected to bring revolutionary changes to human-computer interaction. Initially, Strawberry will support only text input and output, released as a standalone product alongside ChatGPT. OpenAI's innovation prowess in the AI field is once again evident, with its commercial products attracting over 1 million paid users.

This article reports on a rare case in the music industry, where North Carolina musician Michael Smith is accused of fraudulently using artificial intelligence and bot accounts to generate over ten million dollars in illegal income from streaming platforms. He collaborated with an accomplice to purchase AI-generated songs and artificially inflated play counts on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music to reach billions of plays. Smith registered bot accounts under fake names to distribute traffic.

At the 2024 Apple event, watchOS received multiple AI upgrades, including the first introduction of the translation app to watchOS 11, supporting offline multilingual translation and speech recognition, usable on specific models of Apple Watch without a phone connection, and allowing the download of 20 language models for offline translation. The Smart Stack feature has also been enhanced with AI, automatically adding widgets based on user context. watchOS 11 also introduced a new 'Photos' watch face, utilizing machine learning to recognize and manage the user's photo library.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into our lives and work, providing convenience while also posing risks. Gartner analyst Mesaglio points out that companies may encounter cost discrepancies of up to 500% to 1000% when applying AI, primarily due to rising vendor prices and companies' neglect of cloud resource usage. While AI processes unstructured data to obtain more information, the costs are high. Additionally, AI applications may lead to 'productivity leakage', where employees may use saved time for leisure rather than work.

The current tech industry mainly relies on the boom of artificial intelligence (AI) to mask its overall sluggish condition, with many companies continuing to struggle amid economic downturns. Traditional tech sectors, such as software, IT consulting, and companies providing electronic devices for manufacturing and the automotive industry, face problems of weak demand and excess inventory, making recovery difficult. While AI has become the sole growth point, the aftermath of overhiring and excessive spending, coupled with economic uncertainty, has increased the difficulty of recovery. Large tech companies are experiencing a slowdown in growth, and small businesses in the tech sector are particularly facing weak revenue growth. Although AI is the current highlight,

Apple showcased its artificial intelligence plans at WWDC for the first time, aiming to enhance the appeal of the iPhone 16 through closely interacting technology, potentially leading to another 'super cycle.' However, the slow rollout of new features and policy restrictions, especially concerning the EU and Chinese markets, have raised concerns about the sales performance of the iPhone 16. Currently, only some iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models support Apple's artificial intelligence, with support for more models pending the upcoming launch event.

A startup team from Mexico City, 'Somewhere Someone', successfully attracted collaboration from Adidas by designing a football team jersey using artificial intelligence, showcasing the integration of technological innovation and traditional craftsmanship. The team created innovative product concept images through AI image generation technology, particularly incorporating traditional Mexican embroidery elements into the design of the Adidas-styled national team jersey, capturing global attention. This design not only enhances the unique appeal of the product but also provides economic independence opportunities for over 3,000 artisans, potentially impacting 15,000 people. Adidas' involvement not only promotes...

In the context of rapid developments in artificial intelligence, Baidu Tieba's 'Stupid Bar' has unexpectedly become an important data source for AI training, challenging traditional perceptions of high-quality data. This community, known for its absurd and humorous content, has outperformed well-known platforms in tests such as Q&A and brainstorming, making it one of the most popular AI training databases. Research shows that the conversational and multi-turn Q&A data from 'Stupid Bar' helps AI come closer to human communication styles. While AI has limitations in understanding human humor, the jokes from 'Stupid Bar' feature tight logic, rich rhetoric, and strong...

In discussions about AI's electricity consumption, Bill Gates presented a different viewpoint, emphasizing that concerns about AI's power demands are exaggerated, and that AI's contributions to scientific discovery and production processes far exceed its energy consumption. He cited examples of AI's role in improving steel production, optimizing meat processing, and weather forecasting. Gates also pointed out the potential of nuclear energy in addressing the climate crisis, noting that while current nuclear energy costs are high, advancements in technology, such as TerraPower's work on developing safer, more economical nuclear fission technology, hold promise for the future of affordable nuclear energy.

Fluxgym is a new training tool aimed at AI enthusiasts, designed to lower the barriers to model training. It has extremely low hardware requirements, needing only 12GB of VRAM to conduct AI model training, significantly expanding the participant base. By combining a simple front-end with a powerful back-end, Fluxgym provides an easy-to-use interface, allowing users to initiate the training process in just three simple steps. Its core advantages lie in support for low-spec devices, a simplified user interface, and a smooth training process, enabling AI newcomers to get started quickly.