Silicon-Based Flow's official WeChat account announced that, effective immediately, the DeepSeek-R1 & V3 APIs on the SiliconCloud platform now support batch inference (BatchInference). Users can send requests to SiliconCloud via the batch API, unaffected by real-time inference rate limits, with task completion expected within 24 hours. Compared to real-time inference, DeepSeek-V3 batch inference pricing is reduced by 50%. From March 11th to March 18th, DeepSeek-R1 will enjoy a 75% price reduction.

SiliconCloud's platform now officially supports batch inference for DeepSeek-R1 and V3 APIs. Users can submit requests via batch APIs to process large datasets within 24 hours, overcoming the limitations of real-time inference rates. A key highlight is the significant price reduction; DeepSeek-V3 batch inference is substantially cheaper than real-time inference.

Cerebras Systems recently announced the construction of six new data centers across North America and Europe to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) inference capabilities. This expansion significantly increases the company's computing power, supporting the growth of various AI applications. The plan allocates 85% of computing capacity to the US, with three facilities already operational in Santa Clara and Stockton, California, and Dallas, Texas. Upcoming centers will be located in Minneapolis (expected Q2 2025), Oklahoma City, and Montreal.

Alibaba's AI-powered search engine, Accio, has reached over one million users. New AI features are being added to further enhance its capabilities and empower global trade.

Baidu recently quietly launched an emotional companion app called "Yuexia." The app centers around high-freedom AI dialogue and immersive script interactions, aiming to explore new directions in the entertainment and social fields.

Recently, renowned developer Pony Ma (稚晖君) posted a captivating video on Weibo showcasing Zhiyuan Robotics' latest creation – the Lingxi X2. This bipedal intelligent interactive humanoid robot, equipped with an affective computing engine, successfully integrates three core intelligent functions: movement, interaction, and operation, demonstrating exceptional technological prowess. The Lingxi X2 reportedly utilizes advanced technologies in its hardware configuration, including the Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, the Xyber-DCU domain controller, and the Xyber-BMS intelligent power management system. This robot...

According to recent posts on X, DeepSeek's next-generation AI model, DeepSeek R2, is potentially launching on March 17th. This news has generated significant industry buzz, with many believing it could pose a strong challenge to existing AI giants such as Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 3.7. A post by X user tanvitabs early this morning suggests DeepSeek R2 boasts breakthroughs in several key areas, including improved...

Douyin's Safety Center recently announced a crackdown on stock investment content on its platform, aiming to foster a healthy online environment. While encouraging financial and securities professionals to share reliable information, Douyin is targeting accounts using AI tools to spread misinformation and even engage in fraudulent activities without proper qualifications. These accounts often promote supposedly high-efficiency AI stock picking tools to attract users.

Reports indicate that the National Supercomputing Internet Platform has integrated Alibaba's Qwen large language model, officially providing the QwQ-32B API service. Users can access up to 1 million tokens free of charge, offering a valuable opportunity for developers and researchers. QwQ-32B is the latest open-source inference model from Alibaba's Tongyi team, demonstrating excellent performance. According to multiple authoritative benchmark tests, QwQ-32B's capabilities rival those of a fully-fledged 671B model.

On March 7th, QQ Browser announced the launch of its AI Q&A feature—Yuanbao Quick Answer—designed to provide users with faster and more concise search results. This feature leverages Tencent's HunYuan 'Fast Thinking' model Turbo S, incorporating search enhancement technology to quickly retrieve real-time information from across the web, including high-quality content from official accounts, and automatically extracts key information to deliver clear and concise answers to users.

A look into the life of a woman in a county town who spends significantly more than she earns, highlighting the complexities of consumption and social status outside of major metropolitan areas.

Ele.me today announced the launch of an AI algorithm competition focused on the local life sector. The competition aims to explore how cutting-edge technology can drive innovation in practical applications and improve efficiency and user experience in the service industry. The competition features three tracks: Smart Elderly Care, Smart Rider, and Intelligent Business Efficiency. Each track will select five winning teams to share a total prize pool of 300,000 RMB. The first prize is 50,000 RMB, the second prize is 30,000 RMB, the third prize is 10,000 RMB, and two additional prizes of 5,000 RMB each.