Apple recently announced a significant move to provide more users with the opportunity to test its latest software updates. This update will not only inject artificial intelligence into the virtual assistant Siri but will also enable multiple automation features on the upcoming iPhone 16 series, drawing widespread attention from the industry. Starting Thursday, Apple opened the free update of iOS 18.1 to registered testing users. It is noteworthy that currently, only two high-end iPhone models released last year are equipped with the powerful processors needed to run the new AI features.

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.

Recently, the domestic AAA game 'Black Myth: Wukong' has been gaining momentum globally, attracting not only a large number of players but also the attention of well-known figures from various sectors. Among them, famous entrepreneur Elon Musk posted on social media, giving high praise to this game and calling it an 'impressive' Chinese AAA title.

The rapid development of AI technology has propelled GPUs to become a hot commodity worldwide, with Nvidia reporting significant growth in the second quarter, exceeding $30 billion in revenue. However, powerful GPUs require adequate data centers to support the AI demand. Nvidia, along with partners, is investing $160 million in Applied Digital to expedite the construction of data centers in North Dakota, aiming to provide data center and cloud services around Nvidia's GPUs. The construction of data centers is crucial, as GPUs are expensive.

UK retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) is leveraging artificial intelligence technology to provide customers with personalized clothing recommendations based on body shape and style preferences, aiming to enhance online sales. Customers fill out a questionnaire, and the system offers outfit suggestions from a wide range of options, while AI technology adjusts the communication style to match different preferences. M&S Online Business Director Stephen Langford stated that this initiative aims to accelerate the shopping process, allowing each customer to find products that meet their needs faster.

Salesforce has acquired the AI voice assistant startup Tenyx to enhance the interactivity of its customer service system and meet user needs through a natural and smooth conversational experience. Tenyx's technology has been applied in various fields such as e-commerce, healthcare, and hospitality, and will become an essential part of Salesforce's customer service system. The transaction is expected to be completed by October 31, 2024, with the Tenyx team joining Salesforce to continue product development. The acquisition aims to leverage AI fully.

Salesforce has released an open source multimodal AI model named xGen-MM, designed to simultaneously understand and generate various data types such as text and images, significantly changing the way AI research and applications are conducted. The model performs exceptionally well in multiple benchmark tests, demonstrating strong performance compared to similar open source models, and includes pretrained models, datasets, and fine-tuning code. The largest model boasts 4 billion parameters and can handle 'interleaved data,' enabling multitasking, such as answering questions about multiple images at once. The diverse options available in the model reflect the potential of AI.

The AI industry is facing intense competition, turning the sale of AI models into a zero-profit business. Companies like OpenAI and Anthropic have invested billions in training large models, leading to fragile overall operations. Price wars have nearly eliminated the marginal profits for AI model developers, making it difficult for businesses relying solely on model sales. High R&D and hardware costs, combined with pricing competition, have pushe....

Napkin, an AI visual platform founded by former Google employees, recently secured $10 million in funding led by Accel and CRV. The platform aims to assist users in quickly creating visual content using generative AI technology, with a focus on optimizing design processes and reducing time and hassle. Napkin's core product targets marketing, content creation, and engineering professionals, allowing users to start from text or generate text based on prompts. The platform generates a Notion-like canvas, enabling users to customize visual effects and export in various formats.

Sybill, an AI assistant startup for sales representatives, raised $11 million in a Series A round led by Greycroft, bringing total funding to $14.5 million. Its unique AI assistant tracks and analyzes calls and emails, providing context-based insights rather than just meeting notes, targeting salespeople instead of sales leaders. This strategy has quickly opened up the market. Built on existing generative AI GPT models, Sybill's internal retrieva....

AMD's Q2 sales show strong performance in the data center market, with Instinct MI300X GPU sales exceeding $1 billion and projected to generate over $4.5 billion in FY2024. Data center revenue rose 115% year-on-year to $2.8 billion, nearly half of total revenue. However, gaming revenue fell 59% due to decreased demand for Microsoft and Sony consoles. AMD expects continued decline in gaming revenue in Q3, but growth in data center and client produ....

Taobao recently announced a series of optimizations to its 'Refund Only' policy aimed at combating the improper use of this policy and enhancing merchants' autonomy in after-sales service. The new strategy will officially take effect on August 9. Firstly, Taobao will upgrade its 'Refund Only' recognition model to improve its ability to identify abnormal behaviors, such as unusually high refund requests, returning empty packages, and frequent refunds for counterfeit products. This measure aims to reject refund requests exhibiting abnormal behaviors, thereby protecting the legitimate rights and interests of both merchants and consumers.

As the summer of 2023 reaches its midpoint, the Chinese educational technology market remains highly active. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce on July 19th, sales of AI learning machines in the first half of this year saw a remarkable year-on-year increase of 136.6%, garnering widespread attention in the industry. This astonishing growth has not only reflected consumers' strong demand for intelligent learning devices but also highlighted the deep integration of AI technology

In the field of live commerce, the Streamer-Sales large model is leading a technological revolution, bringing unprecedented changes to live selling through its innovative AI technology. This powerful tool can not only automatically generate engaging product descriptions to attract customers but also answer various customer questions in real-time, becoming a smart assistant for streamers.

At the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple launched a series of groundbreaking generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies, signaling a new era of intelligent features for Apple users. These advancements not only provide a transformative user experience for Apple users but are also expected to boost sales of the cutting-edge iPhone 16 in the third quarter of the year.

Together AI announced a $106 million funding round, led by Salesforce with a valuation of $1.25 billion. New funds from Coatue Management and others will be used to expand computing power and recruit researchers. The current registered user base has reached 45,000, gaining popularity among clients. This marks another successful funding round for Together AI since November.

Samsung S24 series smartphone sales exceed 1 million units. AI smartphones are the trend of the future, with an estimated 40 million units expected to be shipped in 2024, increasing to 150 million by 2027. Multiple smartphone manufacturers are showcasing their determination in AI smartphones. AI technology is reshaping smartphones, but its short-term impact on performance is minimal.

Li Yizhou gained attention due to his AI course generating 50 million in sales revenue but recently chose to quietly take the course down. After some viewers investigated, they found potential issues with Li Yizhou's course and questioned its professionalism. Although Li Yizhou claims to be a Tsinghua PhD, he did not actually graduate in AI. The core keywords include design, AIoT, and others. Li Yizhou's identity is from Tsinghua University's Academy of Art and Design and is unrelated to AI or deep learning fields.

The Rabbit R1, launched by the startup Rabbit, has sold over 10,000 units in just one day, becoming a new favorite in the mini AI device market. The R1 features a 2.88-inch touchscreen and runs on the Rabbit operating system, providing easy operation and multifunctionality. The initial batch of products sold out faster than expected, showcasing strong consumer demand for convenient and efficient smart devices. Users can play music, shop, send messages, and perform other tasks with the R1 without relying on a smartphone. The R1 is expected to ship between April and May 2024, and its sales momentum has attracted widespread attention.