Mianyang Science and Technology City Unveils Intelligent Obstacle-Avoiding Inspection Robot for Contact Line Defects, Revolutionizing Railway Contact Line Safety InspectionOn December 9th, an online innovation achievement release conference was held in Mianyang Science and Technology City, showcasing the "Intelligent Obstacle-Avoiding Inspection Robot for Contact Line Defects," developed by Sichuan Ruien Zhite Electric Equipment Co., Ltd...

Cai Guoqiang's Drone Fireworks Show Turns into a "Dumpling Drop": Thousands of Drones Crash, a Star-Studded Night of Unexpected EventsOn December 8th, Cai Guoqiang's highly anticipated large-scale drone fireworks show unfolded amidst much excitement. Numerous celebrities, including Lin Gengxin, Zhao Liying, Ouyang Nana, and Dou Jingtong, attended the event to witness the spectacle...

The US Chip Hegemony and Chinese Engineers: Deep-seated Reasons for Talent Drain and Future ProspectsIn recent years, the US, in conjunction with multiple countries, has imposed sanctions and cut off supplies to China's chip industry, attempting to stifle its development. However, even more concerning than the chip shortage is the exodus of Chinese engineers with cutting-edge expertise who choose to work for American companies...

The Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight 163 Disaster of 1980: A Man-Made TragedyOn August 19, 1980, a night that should have been peaceful was cast under a dark shadow over Riyadh Airport. Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight 163, departing from Riyadh and carrying 287 Pakistani pilgrims and 14 crew members, was destined to be a routine journey, but it tragically became a devastating air crash, claiming the lives of all 301 people on board...

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...