Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) Releases Evaluation Results for Over 100 Large Language Models: Rise of Multimodal Models, Application Landing CrucialBAAI recently released comprehensive and specialized evaluation results for over 100 open-source and commercially closed-source large language models (LLMs) from both domestic and international sources. These models encompass various modalities, including language, vision-language, text-to-image, text-to-video, and speech-language...

Breaking New Ground, Envisioning a Smarter Future: An In-depth Look at the 2024 Large Model Technology and Application Innovation ForumOn December 12th, the "2024 Large Model Technology and Application Innovation Forum," guided by the China Artificial Intelligence Industry Development Alliance (AIIA) and hosted by Beijing Zhongguancun Kejin Technology Co., Ltd...

Disney Board Sees Major Shake-Up as Oracle CEO Safra Catz ResignsOn July 21st, Walt Disney Company announced a significant personnel change: Oracle Corporation CEO Safra Catz is stepping down from Disney's board of directors. The decision, officially announced on July 19th, marks the end of Catz's six-year tenure...

NVIDIA's Alleged Monopoly Practices Under Investigation in China: Profound Implications and Future Outlook for China's AI IndustryOn December 9, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China announced an investigation into global GPU giant NVIDIA Corporation for suspected violations of the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China and the Announcement on the Review of Anti-Monopoly Decisions (SAMR Announcement [2020] No. 16)...

The Sino-US Tech War Escalates: A Deep Dive into China's Countermeasures and Global ImplicationsRecently, the flames of the Sino-US tech war have reignited. The US imposed a new round of export controls on China's high-tech industries, seen as another attempt to curb China's technological advancement...

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...

Groundbreaking Advance! Novel Topological Chiral Crystal Catalyst Boosts Water Splitting Hydrogen Production Efficiency by 200 TimesScientists at the Max Planck Institute in Germany have achieved a remarkable breakthrough, developing a unique topological chiral crystal and successfully applying it as a catalyst in the water-splitting process for hydrogen production. Published in the latest issue of Nature Energy, this research dramatically increases the efficiency of hydrogen production from water electrolysis by a staggering 200 times through the ingenious manipulation of electron spins within the crystal...

American Satellites Capture China's "Blue Miracle" in the Kubuqi Desert: A Photovoltaic Desertification Solution and its Global ImpactChina has made groundbreaking advancements in cutting-edge photovoltaic cell technologies, such as high-efficiency crystalline silicon and perovskite, repeatedly setting world records for photoelectric conversion efficiency becoming a "Super Saiyan" in the photovoltaic field. In 2023, China's photovoltaic component production reached an astonishing 500GW, capturing 70% of the global market share, showcasing the strength of "Made in China...

World's Thinnest Spaghetti Created: 1/200th the Diameter of a Human Hair, Opening New Avenues for Nanofiber ApplicationsA team of researchers led by University College London (UCL) has created the world's thinnest spaghetti, measuring a mere 372 nanometers in diameter about 1/200th the width of a human hair, according to a recent report in Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects. This breakthrough isn't about culinary innovation, but rather about exploring the vast application potential of nanofiber materials in medicine and industry...

The Global Semiconductor Industry Faces a Policy Earthquake: Technological Competition in an Era of Regionalization and DiversificationIn the past six months, the global semiconductor industry has witnessed a dramatic shift in policy, driven not only by intensifying technological competition but also by a reassessment of industry supply chains and a move towards regionalization and diversification. Trump's outspoken criticism of the CHIPS and Science Act and his frequent pronouncements on the semiconductor industry have reignited global concerns about semiconductor security and independent development...

The Secrets Behind WeChat Pay: The Deeper Meaning of Bank NotificationsIn recent years, WeChat Pay has rapidly become an integral part of people's daily lives due to its convenience, permeating nearly every facet of society, from street vendors to large shopping malls. However, recent notifications from multiple banks have left users perplexed, sparking speculation about their underlying reasons...

C919: The Rise of China's Large Aircraft, Unaffected by the US-EU Airworthiness Certificate DisputeAirworthiness Certificate: The "Driving License" for AircraftThe "Monopoly" of Boeing and AirbusIn recent years, Boeing has been affected by a series of accidents, which have impacted its reputation, while Airbus' credibility has increased. The emergence of the C919 has posed a significant challenge to both giants...