Entrepreneur Ivan Crewkov from Siberia discovered the immense potential of AI in education after a failed attempt in the smart speaker market, inspired by his daughter's experience learning English. His children's English education AI company Buddy.ai recently raised $11 million in seed funding, led by BITKRAFT Ventures, as its AI technology and business model focused on addressing children's English learning challenges gained recognition from investors. Crewkov's entrepreneurial journey has been quite dramatic.

📱 Smart Speaker Dilemma: The article analyzes the reasons why smart speakers are labeled as "toys", such as poor interaction experience and limited usage scenarios. 💡 Application of Large Models: The article mentions that large models bring new development opportunities for smart speakers and can significantly enhance their interaction experience. 🤝 Industry Competition: The article discusses the competitive landscape in the smart speaker market involving Baidu, Alibaba, Xiaomi, and others.

The world's first smart speaker with built-in ChatGPT, Vifa ChatMini, will be released on August 17, priced at $259. This smart speaker features a smaller size and greater convenience, and it is equipped with both ChatGPT and Baidu's Wenxin Yiyuan AI. It can engage in more enriching conversations, including composing poetry and providing comfort.