Harvard University announced on Thursday the release of a high-quality dataset containing nearly one million public domain books, which anyone can use to train large language models and other AI tools. This dataset was created by Harvard's newly established Institutional Data Initiative and is funded by Microsoft and OpenAI. The included books are all works scanned by the Google Books Project that are no longer under copyright protection.

Zhou Hongyi, the founder of 360, recently announced that the company plans to launch a brand new search product this month, which will further expand 360's footprint in the field of artificial intelligence applications. Zhou pointed out that 360 AI Search, as one of the largest native AI applications in China, has proven that search is a direct and simple way for users to access and use AI technology. Based on this successful experience, the 360 team is committed to innovating on the existing foundation to create a more accessible and user-friendly AI tool.

As market competition intensifies, businesses face increasing challenges in branding. To address this issue, Namify AI was created—a free AI tool designed to streamline the process of business brand naming. Utilizing advanced technology, Namify AI generates potential brand names that align with the business identity, aiding startups and established companies needing rebranding to quickly find suitable names. The uniqueness of Namify AI lies in its ability to provide not only name suggestions but also...

OpenAI announced the successful acquisition of the domain Chat.com, redirecting it to its AI chatbot ChatGPT, with an estimated price between $15 million and $20 million. This acquisition further enriches OpenAI's portfolio of premium domain assets in the online space. Since its registration in 1996, Chat.com has become one of the more well-known legacy domains on the internet. Last year, there were reports that Dharmes, the co-founder and CTO of HubSpot.

Tongyi Qianwen has launched a new domain 'tongyi.ai' and introduced new features including deep search capabilities to enhance user experience. The new web-based chat function supports deep search, providing professional and structured search results, displaying source webpages through digital badges, and offering one-click jump links. The app upgrade also adds an image micro motion effect feature that supports multi-size image uploads, optimizes the custom performance function, solving long audio upload issues by extending upload duration from 120 seconds to 300 seconds, while also introducing 3:4 aspect ratio support to meet user needs.

Alibaba Cloud announced at the Wanwang rejuvenation launch conference that its domain product service has completed an AI transformation. The first domain AI application based on the Tongyi Large Model is now online, along with the addition of over 40 new domain suffixes, including '.ai', marking the official availability of '.ai' domains for record. The upgraded service includes an intelligent naming function: users can input brand information and industry, and the AI model can generate creative domain names with one click, automatically filtering their availability. This innovation transforms domain registration from 'brainpower competition' to 'computational power competition', enhancing efficiency. As the world's second-largest domain market, China is embracing this advancement.

Alibaba Cloud announced the AI transformation of its domain product services at the Wanwang Renewal Launch Conference and introduced the first domain AI application based on the Tongyi large model. Users can now generate creative domain names with one click by entering brand information and industry. The AI will perform semantic analysis, evaluate the meaning of the domain, and filter available options.

ItiNera is an open-domain city itinerary planning system developed by multiple universities, designed to simplify personalized urban exploration planning. It combines large language models (LLMs) with spatial optimization techniques to generate customized itineraries based on user needs described in natural language. The core of ItiNera involves using LLMs to extract and update point of interest (POI) features, building a personalized POI databas....

AI models are gradually losing access to online training data, with the data blocking ratio increasing from 1% to 5-7%. The study analyzed the robots.txt files and terms of use for 14,000 domains, finding that news websites, forums, and social media platforms are the primary sources of AI data access restrictions, with the blocking ratio for news websites skyrocketing from 3% to 45%. The proportion of high-quality news content in AI training data is decreasing, potentially being replaced by low-quality corporate e-commerce content. This trend poses challenges for AI developers, as high-quality...

Anthropic has recently announced a partnership with venture capital firm Menlo Ventures to establish the Anthology Fund, a fund with a total of $100 million aimed at supporting the next generation of AI startups. According to the plan, each eligible startup can receive at least $100,000 in investment, along with additional support and resources provided by Anthropic and Menlo Ventures.In a statement, Anthropic's president, Daniela Amodei, pointed out: "Through our collaboration with Menlo Ventur

Is it possible to have a universal graph model that can predict toxicity based on molecular structure while also providing friend recommendations in social networks? Or one that can predict the citations of different authors to uncover human aging mechanisms in gene networks? It turns out, this model was jointly proposed by Professor Chen Yixin's team from Washington University in St. Louis, Zhang Muhan from Peking University, and researchers such as Tao Dacheng from JD.com Research Institute.

In 2023, sales of AI domains reached 5.5 million dollars, significantly up from the previous two years. The sales of AI domains have shown a year-on-year growth trend over the past few years, and 2024 is expected to see more transactions. Elliot Silver predicts that sales of AI domains in 2024 will reach 10 million dollars. AI domains have become a hot investment topic, with auction sales in early 2024 already hitting 360,000 dollars. Market participants have varying opinions on the sales of AI domains in 2024, with expectations ranging from 8 million to 10.5 million dollars.

Hackers are exploiting the reputation of ChatGPT to register a large number of similar domains, deceiving users into trusting them, leading to the download of malicious content and the leakage of sensitive information. The Cl0p ransomware group is utilizing the MOVEit vulnerability to launch global attacks, employing new strategies to leak unpaid ransom data onto the public internet. The Mozi botnet has been shut down, Android/Pandora attacks on smart devices are ongoing, and there are targeted attacks on ChatGPT users. Cybersecurity experts have discovered over 650,000 malicious domains similar to ChatGPT.

The market value of .AI domains has significantly increased in 2023, as 'AI' stands for artificial intelligence, garnering important attention in the tech industry. The most notable transaction occurred on October 10, 2023, when the domain 'you.ai' was acquired for $700,000. Recent data shows that there have been 2,160 .ai domains sold so far in 2023, with a total value of $4.5 million.

After the launch of ChatGPT, the demand for .ai domains surged. As the administrator of the .ai domain, Anguilla is expected to earn $25 million to $30 million in 2023. Anguilla, a small island nation in the Caribbean, relies predominantly on tourism; this revenue accounts for about a quarter of its total fiscal income. Anguilla obtained the management rights for the .ai domain in the 1990s and has long leased it at very low prices. With the explosive growth of the AI industry, the value of .ai domains has been activated, making Anguilla an unexpected beneficiary. The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has also gained substantial revenue by leasing its .tv domain.

WordPress has launched a 100-year domain registration plan, aimed at companies and families wishing to preserve content for over a generation. Customers can not only secure a century-long domain registration but also receive unlimited traffic hosting and personalized 24/7 support from WordPress. Priced at $38,000 (or $380 per year), it may be beyond the budgets of many.