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...

Dida Travel's 2024 Intelligent Safety Construction Report: Technology Empowerment, Safeguarding TravelDida Travel officially released its "2024 Dida Hitchhiking Intelligent Safety Construction Report" on the evening of December 2nd. This report comprehensively summarizes the company's achievements and valuable experience in intelligent safety construction from 2023 to 2024, demonstrating Dida's unwavering commitment and significant achievements in ensuring user travel safety...

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...

China Weather Intelligence: Ant Group and HuaFeng Meteorological Jointly Create a New Benchmark for National Meteorological ServicesOn November 30th, HuaFeng Meteorological Media Group (under the China Meteorological Administration) and Ant Group officially launched the first national-level "China Weather Intelligence," marking a new era of intelligent meteorological services in China. This innovative initiative aims to integrate authoritative meteorological data resources, extensively cover diverse meteorological service scenarios, and provide users with more accurate, intelligent, and efficient meteorological service experiences...

KWH Data Center's Annual Forum: Next-Generation Data Centers A Customized Future Centered on User NeedsKWH Data recently held its annual forum in Beijing, themed "Cultivating Product Strength, Painting a New Landscape." The forum featured KWH Data executives discussing the trends shaping next-generation data centers, with a strong emphasis on how KWH Data delivers customized solutions to meet escalating user demands...

ZTE and HuaDa BeiDou Announce Strategic Partnership to Build a Secure Foundation for "5G+BeiDou" Intelligent Connected VehiclesOn November 27th, ZTE Corporation and Shenzhen HuaDa BeiDou Technology Co., Ltd...

At 62, he answered the call, steering China's "heart": The profound insights from the legendary life of Jiang ShangzhouStill worrying about your luck? Jiang Shangzhou's story might offer a new perspective. This legendary figure, who took the helm of China's chip manufacturing industry at the age of 62, has a life story more captivating than any drama, brimming with valuable life wisdom...

The Future of Biomedical Development: The Age of AI, Gene Editing, and Precision MedicineIn May 2023, the "Learning Power Nation" learning platform and the Chinese Science News jointly launched the "Scientists Reply" campaign, inviting readers to ask questions of scientists they admire. Among the questions, reader Liu Minglei asked: What is the future of biomedical development? Professor Li Lanjuan, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, responded with a handwritten letter providing an in-depth explanation...

The International Space Station (ISS) Crisis: Emergency Evacuation Plans and the Rise of China's Tiangong Space StationThe ISS's Plight: Accumulated Hazards and Emergency EvacuationThese malfunctions aren't isolated incidents but the result of long-standing neglect. The ISS's design life was 15 years, yet it has operated for over 10 years beyond that...

Xianyu Unveils 600 Million Users and AI Agent at COP29: Reshaping the Used Goods Trading Experience and Driving AI-Powered Sustainable DevelopmentDuring a China Corner side event at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan on November 18th, Xianyu CTO Chen Jufu announced that the platform's registered users have surpassed 600 million, and unveiled the "Xianyu AI Agent." This marks the industry's first deep application of AI technology to the used goods trading scenario, representing a landmark step for Xianyu in its journey towards green and low-carbon development...

Xiaomi Auto's 93rd Q&A Session: Detailed Explanation of SU7 Series Intelligent Driving and Future PlansOn November 17th, Xiaomi Auto released its 93rd Q&A video addressing recent online discussions surrounding the intelligent driving features of the Xiaomi SU7 Pro, the SU7's involvement in a recent barrier collision and fire incident, and the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype. The responses covered Xiaomi Auto's technological capabilities, R&D progress, and future plans in the field of intelligent driving, providing consumers with clearer and more comprehensive information...