Alibaba Cloud unveil latest version of LLM

Alibaba Cloud unveiled the latest version of its large language model, Tongyi Qianwen 2.5. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing unit of Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, has unveiled the latest version of its large language model, Tongyi Qianwen 2.5, saying its capabilities have surpassed those of US company OpenAI’s … Continue reading Alibaba Cloud unveil latest version of LLM

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

Huawei’s Pura 70 smartphones go on sale

Huawei’s logo. [Photo/VCG] Huawei Technologies Co officially kicked off the sales of its much-anticipated Pura 70 series on Thursday morning, which is widely seen as the key to further reviving its smartphones business in China Pura 70 series is widely expected to generate enthusiasm among consumers in China, and may see a sales boom similar … Continue reading Huawei’s Pura 70 smartphones go on sale

Duolingo to further tap China’s edtech sector

Duolingo, a United States-based language-learning platform. [Photo/VCG] In an era marked by globalization and digital transformation, language proficiency has emerged as a crucial skill, with an increasing number of individuals seeking opportunities for international study and career advancement. Among the companies at the forefront of this trend is United States-based edtech company Duolingo, which has … Continue reading Duolingo to further tap China’s edtech sector