Shandong Factory Waste Enters Jiangsu: Frequent Use of Nickel Slag in Lianyungang Concrete Raises Safety ConcernsThe addition of nickel slag to concrete is not unknown in the construction industry. With accelerating urbanization and dwindling natural sand resources, relatively inexpensive nickel slag is increasingly used as a substitute...

Forbes 2024 China's Most Disruptive Founders: Xu Jinbo of Molecular Matchmaker, a Pioneer and Leader in AI Protein FieldRecently, Forbes officially announced its 2024 China's Most Disruptive Founders list, featuring Xu Jinbo, founder and chief scientist of Molecular Matchmaker. This honor is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the AI protein field and his groundbreaking technological innovations...

Amazon Unveils Next-Generation Foundation Models: Amazon Nova Ushers in a New Era for Generative AIAt the 2024 re:Invent global conference, Amazon unveiled Amazon Nova, a suite of next-generation foundation models marking a new era in generative artificial intelligence. This launch encompasses several advanced models designed to empower developers with powerful intelligence and content generation capabilities, addressing challenges related to latency, cost-effectiveness, customization, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agent capabilities...

Microsoft Accuses FTC of Leaking Antitrust Investigation Details, Demands Inspector General InvestigationMicrosoft has formally accused the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of inappropriately leaking details of its antitrust investigation into the company's cybersecurity, cloud storage, and artificial intelligence businesses, and has requested an investigation by the FTC's Inspector General. This follows a Bloomberg News report, subsequently confirmed by multiple other media outlets, that the FTC is conducting a broad investigation into Microsoft's cloud computing and software licensing businesses, cybersecurity services, and AI products...

Pingyin County's 30-Year Low-Altitude Airspace Operation Rights Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges of the Low-Altitude EconomyIn recent years, the low-altitude economy, with its novel industrial model and immense business opportunities, has rapidly become a focal point of attention across various sectors. The 30-year low-altitude airspace operation rights cooperation agreement signed between Pingyin County and Jin Yu General Aviation marks the official integration of airspace resources into the local economic development strategy, providing a new path for diversifying local fiscal revenue...

The US-China AI Race: A Fierce Competition in Autonomous Driving and RoboticsOn November 19th, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission proposed an AI R&D plan akin to the "Manhattan Project," aiming to compete with China in the AI arena. Just a week later, on November 26th, President Trump announced plans to appoint an "AI Minister" to strengthen US AI leadership...

Lianyungang Huaguoshan International Airport's Inaugural International Flight: Ushering in a New Era of Regional Opening UpThe launch of international routes at Lianyungang Huaguoshan International Airport is a significant milestone in the city's economic development and opening up. It signifies that Lianyungang is actively integrating into the global wave, embracing the world with a more open attitude...

Ji Xiang Education: Illuminating the Lives of Seniors with Traditional Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, and Fostering Their Spiritual and Cultural NeedsOn November 29th, Chen Mo, founder of Ji Xiang Education and director of Ji Xiang Calligraphy and Painting Institute, appeared on Beijing Television's "Cultural Rendezvous" program to discuss the spiritual and cultural needs of the elderly. The interview, focusing on traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy, explored innovative educational models to meet the growing spiritual and cultural needs of seniors, adding unique color and solace to their later life...

AI-Empowered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Opportunities and Challenges in the Era of Large Language ModelsWith the advent of the AI-empowered era, large language models (LLMs) are rapidly permeating various industries, and the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is no exception. According to incomplete statistics, more than 20 TCM-related large models have emerged since 2023...

China's First AIGC Co-creation Program for Film: Kuaishou's "Keling AI" Partners with Nine Renowned Directors to Create Nine Short FilmsChina's first AIGC (AI-generated content) co-creation program for filmmaking will officially launch on December 6th. This initiative is spearheaded by Kuaishou's self-developed video generation large model, "Keling AI," in collaboration with nine highly influential directors: Li Shaohong, Jia Zhangke, Ye Jinttian, Xue Xiaolu, Yu Baimei, Dong Runnian, Zhang Chiyu, Wang Zichuan, and Wang Maomao...

Top Ten Buzzwords of 2024: A New Linguistic Landscape in the Age of AIIn 2024, the National Language Resources Promotion Base and the authoritative linguistic journal Yawen Jiaozi released the "Top Ten Buzzwords of 2024," which are: Digitalization (Shuzhihua), Benevolent AI (Zhineng Xiangshan), Future Industries (Weilai Chanye), City Vibes (City bu City), Hard Control (Yingkong), Vivacious (Shuilingling de), Office Vibe (Banwei), Relaxed Feeling (Songchi Gan), Silver Hair Power (Yinfa Lliang), and Kid Bro/Kid Sis (Xiaohi G/Xiaohi Ji). These words, like a mirror reflecting society, clearly illustrate the characteristics of Chinese society in 2024, showcasing technological advancement, cultural fusion, and changes in people's lifestyles...

December 2nd, 2024 Top News: Successful Maiden Flight of Long March 12, Major Infrastructure Projects Advance, and More Domestic and International NewsToday is December 2nd, 2024. Let's review the significant news events that unfolded today...