JD Data: Sales of AI Tutoring Machines Increased by 128% Year-on-Year


The robotics research team at Google DeepMind recently released a robotics project called RT-2. This project took 7 months to develop and uses a large model for training. RT-2 has capabilities such as symbol understanding, reasoning, and human recognition, and can think and complete tasks based on human instructions. By combining the large model with the robot's operational capabilities, RT-2 can accomplish tasks that involve logical leaps, such as from 'extinct animals' to 'plastic dinosaurs'. The results of this project performed well in various sub - category tests, with performance up to three times that of the previous generation of robot models. This research result demonstrates the potential of large models in robotics research and is expected to drive the development of robots in the future.
Meta Intelligence OS is a startup founded by Bloomberg. It has developed a series of large models based on the open-source model RWKV and aims to become the Android in the era of large models. The RWKV model has superior performance and low cost in inference tasks, thus attracting customers from industries such as finance, law firms, and smart hardware. The business model of Meta Intelligence OS is model customization based on private data and internal AI Agent development. The company hopes to solve the problems of API call latency and data security by deploying large models on terminal devices. Currently, RWKV versions are available on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, and Android and iOS versions are also in development. Meta Intelligence OS is raising funds and collaborating with chip companies and computing power platforms to create benchmark customers. Luo Xuan said that the decisive battlefield for large models is on hardware, and both terminal devices and the cloud require dedicated chips.
Recently, enterprise resource planning software company Workday Inc. announced it will lay off approximately 8.5% of its workforce, or 1,760 positions, in order to drive company growth and increase investment in artificial intelligence. This news was communicated to all employees through a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with CEO Carl Eschenbach noting in a memo that Workday is at a 'critical moment' as various industries are rethinking how work is done, and the growing demand for artificial intelligence presents new opportunities for the company.
Recently, Alibaba Group welcomed a heavyweight figure - the globally top AI scientist Xu Zhuhong (Steven Hoi). Xu Zhuhong will serve as Vice President of Alibaba Group, specifically responsible for the development and promotion of foundational research and application solutions related to multimodal foundational models and Agents in the AI To C business field.
Recently, OpenAI submitted a new application to the trademark office indicating that the company may be entering the humanoid robotics field. According to the application filed on January 31, OpenAI plans to launch several new products, notably mentioning 'user-programmable humanoid robots' and robots capable of communication and learning, aimed at providing assistance and entertainment for people. Moreover, OpenAI is actively recruiting new members for its robotics team. According to the company’s official recruitment information, they currently have openings for mechanical product engineers, robotics specialists, and senior researchers.