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Baidu's Smart Agent Ecosystem Loop Is Now Running, Enabling Everyone to Use, Develop, Distribute, and BenefitHe Junjie, Senior Vice President of Baidu Group and General Manager of Baidu Mobile Ecosystem Business Group, announced at the 2024 Baidu Alliance Conference that Baidu has closed the loop of its smart agent ecosystem, enabling everyone not only to use it but also to develop, distribute and benefit from it.At the conference, He Junjie elaborated on the advantages of Baidu's smart agent ecosystem loop:Firstly, the barrier to entry for smart agent development is very low...

"Chip Intelligence, a New Future": The 8th "Core-Driven Beijing" Zhongguancun IC Industry Forum Focuses on Integrated Industry DevelopmentRecently, as part of the 2024 Zhongguancun Forum series, the 8th "Core-Driven Beijing" Zhongguancun IC Industry Forum was successfully held at the Zhongguancun Integrated Circuit Design Park (ICPARK) in Beijing. With the theme "Chip Intelligence, a New Future," the forum brought together leaders from industry authorities, academicians, experts, research institutions, industry associations, investment institutions, and enterprise representatives to discuss the innovative integration of integrated circuits and artificial intelligence, and support high-quality industry development...

Shenzhens Driverless Buses: Technological Advancement or Risky Experiment?Shenzhen, a vibrant city known for its bold technological experiments, is making waves again. Shenzhen Bus Group recently announced plans to deploy 20 driverless buses in Qianhai, sparking fervent debate across society...

Didi Chuxing Reports Strong H1 2024 Results: Revenue Up 2%, Users Exceed 368 Million, Hitchhiking Business Continues to FlourishDidi Chuxing recently released its financial report for the first half of 2024, highlighting the company's robust profitability and continued user growth. The report showed that the company's total revenue reached 404 million yuan in the first half of the year, representing a 2% year-on-year increase...

Why does China use iron instead of stainless steel for its railway tracks?China's railway construction, from the birth of the Shanghai Public Tramway in 1861 to the nationwide railway network today, has spanned over a century, witnessing technological advancements and the changing times. Throughout this long development process, the materials used for railway tracks have evolved from cast iron to steel and then to high manganese steel...

Alipay User Tiers: Wealth Stratification or Consumer Discrimination?Alipay has recently launched a user tier system, differentiating interface colors and services based on user asset levels, sparking heated discussions among netizens. Some perceive this as blatant consumer discrimination, while others see it as perfectly acceptable...

13 Hidden Settings to Make Your iPhone More User-Friendly!Do you ever find your iPhone a bit frustrating to use? Don't worry, this article will share 13 little-known settings that can help you optimize your iPhone and make it more user-friendly!1. Turn off App Tracking: Want to protect your privacy? Disabling App Tracking effectively prevents apps from collecting your personal data...

Why Does the Qinghai-Tibet Railway Still Use American Locomotives? When Will Domestic Locomotives Be "On Duty"?The Qinghai-Tibet Railway, spanning the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and known as the "Roof of the World", has been in operation for 18 years since its opening in 2006. This railway, considered a marvel of Chinese engineering, connects Xining and Lhasa, bringing once-inaccessible Tibet closer to mainland China...

Digital Blueprint for a Smarter Future: 2024 Digital China Summit Focuses on New Trends in Digital Economic DevelopmentData, as a fundamental resource and innovation engine, is playing an increasingly significant role, leading global development towards a more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable direction. To further explore the policy requirements and key areas for promoting the construction of a digital China and fostering new types of productivity, the National Development and Reform Commission's Center for Urban and Small Town Reform and Development will host the "Digital Blueprint for a Smarter Future" exchange event at the 2024 Digital China Summit, which will open on August 28th...

Apple Opens Up NFC: A Balancing Act Between User Convenience and PrivacyApple's decision to finally open up NFC functionality in the upcoming iPhone 16, while seemingly offering users more choice, harbors potential privacy risks. As a veteran tech journalist, I've always been attentive to the impact of smartphone technology on user privacy...

Long-Term Use of the Same Phone Number: Weighing the Pros and Cons and the Dilemma of "Lucky Number" Users with Number PortingKeeping the same phone number for a long time has become part of the identity for most people, as it carries numerous precious memories and important connections. However, with the continuous development of communication technology, the importance of phone numbers is also changing...