The Metaverse Upgrades Again: Baidu World 2023 Introduces Multiple New AI Features

Translated data: At Baidu World 2023 held in Shougang Park, Baidu showcased not only the Wenxin Large Model 4.0 but also introduced several AI-native applications. Within the XiRang mini-program, users can transform into "magicians," utilizing AIGC technology for communication, drawing, and more. This time, Baidu has significantly lowered the barriers to the metaverse by integrating through mini-programs, allowing users to quickly enter and experience the scenarios without the need to download an app. The large model will also revolutionize virtual world interactions, making the scenarios smarter. Baidu is building a metaverse ecosystem that connects with reality, aiming to break through the boundaries between the virtual and the real, which requires continuous technological innovation.

Accelerating the Evolution of Edge-side Large Models: Mingsheng Intelligent Secures Billions in New Funding, Deeply Investing in Smart Cockpit and Terminal Ecosystem

Mingsheng Intelligent has completed a funding round worth billions of yuan, with investors including Jingguorui and Guoke Investment. The funds will be primarily invested in the research and development of efficient large models for edge-side applications, to strengthen its technological advantage in the terminal intelligence market. As a pioneer in the field of edge-side AI in China, the company has established a complete system from theory to full-scenario products.

Anhui's 14th Five-Year Plan Focuses on AI: Building a National Data Hub, Cultivating Large Models, and Promoting Artificial Intelligence + to Fully Empower Thousands of Industries

Anhui released the proposal for the "14th Five-Year Plan", emphasizing economic upgrading driven by technological innovation, with a focus on promoting the construction of Digital Anhui. It will build a high-level national data element comprehensive pilot zone, innovate the development and utilization model of data resources, create a national integrated data market hub, and promote the development of the real economy.

Domestic Large Models Compete for a Spot in the Hong Kong Stock Market: MiniMax, Zhipu, and Moonshot Compete for the Title of 'First AI Stock in China'

The domestic large model sector is shifting from technological competition to capital racing. Three leading AI unicorns - MiniMax, Zhipu AI, and Moonshot - are aggressively advancing their plans for listing on the Hong Kong stock market, competing for the title of "First AI Stock in China." None of the three companies have publicly commented, but multiple sources indicate that the battle for listing has already begun, with MiniMax possibly being the first to ring the bell.

Meta may cut up to 30% of its metaverse budget next year

Meta plans to cut the budget for its metaverse division next year, with the reduction possibly reaching 30%, which may affect the Quest headsets and the Horizon Worlds project. The company had previously invested billions of dollars, but recent strategic adjustments indicate that its investment in the metaverse may slow down.

The Domestic Computing Power Group Unites: The 10,000-Card Inference Engine and OpenSource Model Announced on the Same Day

The 2025 Guangming Science City Forum was held in Shenzhen, focusing on intelligent computing power and large model agents. Institutions such as the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology announced four important achievements: the open-source multimodal model Pengcheng Haiwen 2.1 along with its corresponding dataset and toolchain; the domestic 10,000-card inference engine FenixCOS made its debut, supporting large-scale parallelism and efficient switching; the meteorological intelligent agent "Afu" was integrated into Pengcheng CloudBrain III, providing services for the 15th National Games.