Recently, a research team has released a new image super resolution (SR) technology based on Diffusion Inversion, aimed at enhancing image resolution and clarity by fully utilizing the image prior information within large pre-trained diffusion models. This research was jointly completed by three scholars from different academic institutions, who aim to bring new breakthroughs to the field of image super resolution. In this technology, the researchers designed a method called 'Partial Noise Prediction'.

An unexpected personnel change brought OpenAI's Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil to the stage of the Marriott Hotel in San Francisco. This Silicon Valley product master, who previously achieved commercial miracles at Twitter and Instagram, now bears the responsibility of OpenAI's commercialization transformation. Just days earlier, the sudden departure of the company's CTO Mira Murati once again placed OpenAI in the spotlight. This executive reshuffle is not a coincidence. Over the past year, OpenAI has faced wave after wave of challenges.

Verizon Communications Inc. (stock symbol: VZ) announced on Tuesday a collaboration with NVIDIA to develop a brand new solution that leverages Verizon's reliable 5G private network and private mobile edge computing (MEC) technology to run various artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This new AI-driven private 5G platform stack, co-developed by Verizon and NVIDIA, is designed for plug-and-play implementation to help third-party developers innovate.

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of architectural design is unstoppable, but it is not omnipotent and cannot currently replace human creativity. Kostika Lala, founder and head of Toronto's Flashcube Labs, believes that while AI has brought significant changes to the industry, it is still in its early stages, and the current design outcomes are 'very basic.' He emphasizes that AI will not replace creativity but can enhance the creativity of architects. Flashcube Labs is currently using AI to generate renderings.

On December 8, 2024, Jack Ma delivered an outstanding speech at the 20th anniversary celebration of Ant Group, reflecting on the opportunities of the Internet era and envisioning the tremendous changes of the AI era. Jack Ma stated that 20 years ago, when the Internet was just emerging, he and his peers were very fortunate to seize this historical opportunity. However, in his view, the next 20 years will see the arrival of the AI era, bringing unprecedented changes that exceed everyone's imagination. Jack Ma emphasized that AI will be a greater era that will change everything, but he also pointed out that AI will not decide.

Recently, a research team from the University of North Carolina and the University of Maryland introduced a new technology called 'MyTimeMachine' (MyTM), which is an advanced system capable of personalized facial age transformation. By uploading just 50 photos, the system can learn your facial features and estimate what you might look like at different ages. This technology combines global aging models with users' personal selfies, allowing for high-fidelity age regression (youth restoration) and age progression (aging) effects, while maintaining individual identity features.

In today's wave of the digital economy, artificial intelligence is reshaping the business landscape at an unprecedented speed. Appier, a Software as a Service (SaaS) company dedicated to leveraging AI for business decision-making, has recently made significant strides in the field of generative AI, crafting a new blueprint for enterprise digital transformation. Artificial intelligence is dramatically altering the business ecosystem at an astonishing pace. A report from McKinsey predicts that generative AI will contribute between $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy. Gartner's data further highlights the remarkable potential.

At the latest corporate event, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang stated that AI employees will soon become a standard feature in the modern workplace. He emphasized that with the advancement of technology and the widespread application of AI, it will play an increasingly important role across various industries. Note: Image generated by AI, licensed through Midjourney. Huang pointed out that AI can not only enhance work but also take on tedious and repetitive tasks, freeing human employees.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently announced the launch of the 'Generative AI Partner Innovation Alliance' (GenAI Partner Innovation Alliance) aimed at expanding the reach of its Generative AI Innovation Center program (GenAIIC) through system integrators (SIs) and consulting firms. Launched in June 2023, this program is designed to connect customers with AWS's artificial intelligence and machine learning scientists as well as strategic experts to collaboratively envision, identify, and develop generative solutions.

Recently, the corporate legal industry has witnessed an exciting transformation. The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Everlaw have jointly released a new report on the impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on the corporate legal industry. The report, titled 'Gen AI and the Future of Corporate Legal Work: Is Your In-House Team Ready?', reveals the rapid application of Generative AI in legal work and its profound effects on the legal profession. Image credit: Image generated by AI, image licensed from Midjourney.

Recently, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced the launch of the 'Haineng' AI model. The goal of this model is to drive the digital transformation of the oil and gas industry through intelligent technology, covering eight major business scenarios such as smart oil fields, smart engineering, and smart factories, aiming for comprehensive intelligence in production and management. Image source note: The image is generated by AI, provided by the image licensing service provider Midjourney.

OpenAI has recently implemented a significant update to ChatGPT, transforming not only the user interface but also introducing a revolutionary search functionality. This update marks a shift for ChatGPT from a simple conversational assistant to a comprehensive information platform. The interface update is primarily reflected in two aspects: first, the new Canvas feature automatically opens a new interface on the right side, making it easier for users to handle long documents; second, the prompt box has been relocated to the center of the screen, aligning the overall layout more closely with search engines like Google and Perplexity AI.

As the wave of artificial intelligence sweeps through the global technology industry, a veteran is preparing to take the stage again. IBM recently released a 28-page report titled 'Mainframes as the Backbone of Digital Transformation,' aiming to prove that this 60-year-old computing platform is still essential in the AI era. The report, authored by IBM's Institute for Business Value, not only showcases the current state of mainframes but also outlines their crucial role in AI-driven digital transformation. The report indicates that 79% of IT executives believe that mainframes are vital for achieving AI-driven innovation.