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Elon Musk's xAI has launched Grok, a large language model with 314 billion parameters, aiming to disrupt the AI sector. Grok is open-source, allowing commercial use and modifications, and positions itself as a competitor to ChatGPT. Its innovative design and strategic release intensify market competition.

Microsoft launched its first Surface AI computers for businesses, including the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, set for release on April 9. Both devices feature a dedicated Copilot key, Intel's latest Core Ultra CPU, and a Neural Processing Unit to enhance AI capabilities.

Huawei and Leju Robotics have partnered to advance humanoid robotics using the Pangu Model and Kua Fu robot, enhancing embodied intelligence through open-source HarmonyOS. This collaboration aims for commercialization in various sectors while addressing adaptability and integration challenges.

At the 2024 Nvidia GTC conference, CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the groundbreaking H1 humanoid robot from Unitree, which recently set a speed record. Powered by Nvidia's GPUs, the H1 excels in high-speed tasks and showcases advancements in AI and robotics collaboration.

AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) is transforming content creation using advanced AI techniques. Intel's Core Ultra processors enhance AIGC capabilities, enabling faster, efficient content production on lightweight laptops. This technology democratizes creative tools, opening new opportunities across industries, particularly in art and education.

Huazhong University announced that the Monkey model, developed with Wuhan Kingsoft Office, was accepted at CVPR 2024. Its upgraded version, TextMonkey, excels in document processing, outperforming existing models in key tasks. It enhances data extraction and analysis, aiding digital transformations in various sectors.

Open-Sora 1.0, an open-source video generation model from China, boasts reduced training costs and comprehensive access to its architecture. It employs the Diffusion Transformer design, showcasing capabilities through dynamic video examples. With user-friendly preprocessing tools and a commitment to enhancing quality, it aims to inspire AI-driven video creation globally.

Huace Film & TV launched the AIGC Application Research Institute to innovate tools for film and TV, including a screenwriter assistant and the "AIGC Multi-Language Intelligent Translation Workflow," providing quick translations and audio narrations in multiple languages, integrated into the C-Dramarights platform.

Apple is in negotiations to integrate Google's Gemini AI into iPhones and seek partnerships with OpenAI for enhanced AI features in iOS 18. This will improve capabilities in image processing, voice recognition, and natural language comprehension, advancing mobile AI technology.

At the 2024 GDC, Tencent unveiled GiiNEX, an AI game engine leveraging generative technologies to enhance game development. GiiNEX streamlines content creation, boosts productivity significantly, and supports user-generated content. It features decision-making AI for gameplay analysis, aiming to empower developers and enrich gaming experiences.

At the March 20 "2024 Zhihu Discovery Conference," CEO Zhou Yuan introduced the "Discover·AI Search," enhancing search with trusted community content and real-time Q&A. Zhihu aims to foster professionalism and trust, spotlighting expert contributions in its AI offerings and announcing new community initiatives.

At the 2024 NVIDIA GTC conference, CEO Jensen Huang unveiled Unitree Technology's H1 humanoid robot, which, using NVIDIA's GPU-accelerated AI, set a record speed of 3.3 m/s. Unitree, founded in 2016, recently raised nearly 1 billion yuan in funding and gained global recognition through high-profile performances.

Nvidia has launched its AI Foundry to help businesses create custom large language models, integrating its hardware and software for tailored solutions. This move aims to penetrate the enterprise AI market, offering improved model performance and streamlined deployment with NIM, while addressing AI safety concerns.

At Davos 2024, discussions around AI shifted from optimism to caution, focusing on risks like misinformation and job displacement. Key leaders stressed the need for trustworthiness and regulatory frameworks amid growing concerns over deepfake technology impacting democracy. Public sentiment remains mixed, reflecting a need for informed guidance as organizations explore AI's potential while ensuring it serves humanity positively.