China uses supercomputer for AI training amid US curbs on Nvidia chips

Visitors gather at the booth of the National SuperComputer Center in Tianjin in May 2023. [Photo provided to China Daily] China makes progress in leveraging supercomputers and domestic artificial intelligence chips for the training of AI large language models, as the country handles Washington’s restrictions on exporting the US company Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips … Continue reading China uses supercomputer for AI training amid US curbs on Nvidia chips

AI blueprint driving ambitious revenue surge for BlueFocus

The BlueFocus’ logo. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s leading marketing technology company BlueFocus released its annual report for 2023 on Sunday, revealing its AI-driven revenue reached 108 million yuan ($14.9 million), which is projected to increase by 500 million to 1 billion yuan in 2024 and bring extraordinary growth. The company achieved an operating revenue … Continue reading AI blueprint driving ambitious revenue surge for BlueFocus

AI-powered growth to further fuel digital marketing

Artificial intelligence technologies are expected to play a major role in today’s digital marketing landscape, said company executives. "AI will especially empower small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, and social media influencers and platforms to reduce marketing and customer acquisition costs, enhance brand communication efficiency, and upgrade the entire marketing industry with digital technology," said Huang … Continue reading AI-powered growth to further fuel digital marketing

Ernie Bot helps Baidu double down on AI push

Attendees learn about Baidu’s products at the Create 2024 Baidu AI Developer Conference held on Tuesday in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. PHOTO/CHINA DAILY Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc said on Tuesday its large language model and ChatGPT-like chatbot Ernie Bot has garnered more than 200 million users since its debut in March 2023. The company said … Continue reading Ernie Bot helps Baidu double down on AI push

AI’s role key, but firms need more time

[Photo/VCG] While C-suite executives across the world agree that artificial intelligence is key to increased productivity, most workforces are not yet ready to embrace the transformation, a report by international human resources service provider Mercer showed. In a poll covering over 12,200 company executives and industry insiders across 17 geographies and 16 industries, 40 percent … Continue reading AI’s role key, but firms need more time

Nubia releases new AI infused smartphone

Nubia Technology unveils its latest AI-powered handsets. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese smartphone manufacturer Nubia Technology unveiled three artificial intelligence-powered smartphones on Tuesday, in a bid to grab a bigger slice of the pie in the highly competitive handset market. Nubia’s latest flagship handset Z60 Ultra photographer edition has incorporated AI large language models with … Continue reading Nubia releases new AI infused smartphone

Updates allow Jiyue drivers to enjoy newest cars, says CEO

Jiyue CEO Xia Yiping speaks at the brand’s AI Day on March 25, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Jiyue Auto, a joint venture between Geely and Baidu, launched an over-the-air upgrade for its model, the Jiyue 01, on Monday. It represents the third OTA update within 90 days and the fifth since the launch of … Continue reading Updates allow Jiyue drivers to enjoy newest cars, says CEO

Apple researchers reveal AI breakthrough that could make Siri much smarter

ChatGPT is widely seen as one of the best artificial intelligence (AI) tools available right now. Siri? Not so much. But if a new claim penned by Apple researchers turns out to be accurate, Siri could take a small step towards being a much smarter AI voice assistant.  In a new paper named ‘ReALM: Reference … Continue reading Apple researchers reveal AI breakthrough that could make Siri much smarter

Lenovo eyes AI opportunities with comprehensive business transformation

Yang Yuanqing, chairman and CEO of Lenovo. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese tech company Lenovo Group Ltd aims to seizes artificial intelligence opportunities with comprehensive business transformation and enhanced research and development capabilities, company chairman and CEO said. Yang Yuanqing, chairman and CEO of Lenovo, said in the face of challenges, Lenovo successfully rebounded and … Continue reading Lenovo eyes AI opportunities with comprehensive business transformation

No, I don’t want the iPhone 16 to go big on AI

I doubt you could go to a tech-centric show without someone babbling on about artificial intelligence. At MWC 2024, the likes of Qualcomm championed AI in phones, cars and more, while Samsung had its suite of Galaxy S24 phones present and correct to show off the Galaxy AI features they come with.   Now AI … Continue reading No, I don’t want the iPhone 16 to go big on AI