Cambridge Dictionary Announces 2023 Word of the Year: 'Hallucination' as AI Redefines It


L'Oréal China launched an 'AI for Beauty' strategy, explicitly banning AI-generated fake makeup images, emphasizing compliance while tech reshapes the beauty industry. Over 70% of Chinese consumers consult AI for beauty decisions; the strategy aims to balance innovation and transparency.....
According to data from the National Data Administration, by 2025, the total volume of AI training and inference data in China is expected to reach 199.48 EB, representing a year-on-year growth of 42.86%. Among this, inference data has exceeded training data for the first time, reaching 101.34 EB, indicating the wide application of AI across industries. At the same time, the data volume generated by system software and AI is expected to reach 26.92 ZB.
Didi showcased its latest advancements in safety technology during the Safe Shared Rides Open Day. Through an AI-based liability identification system, it proactively detects and automatically handles risks, effectively addressing industry pain points such as fraud prevention and unboarded ride charges, significantly improving governance effectiveness.
Meituan has recently launched a trillion-parameter AI large model test. The model is trained entirely on domestic computing power clusters, marking a significant breakthrough in the application of domestic technology. It is currently only available to invited users and has not been widely released, demonstrating Meituan's leading position in the AI field.
Meta announced the layoff of about 8,000 employees (10% of its workforce) to cope with the high infrastructure and talent costs brought by the transition to artificial intelligence. The move reflects a widespread anxiety in the technology industry: while AI improves efficiency, the expenditure on hardware and top talent is significant, forcing companies to streamline their organizations to maintain profitability. The CEO of Meta had previously warned investors about the pain of the transition.