Mercedes-Benz Launches MB.OS Operating System for a Smarter Driving Experience

Translated data: Mercedes-Benz showcased the new MB.OS operating system at CES 2024, upgrading the MBUX Virtual Assistant with generative AI for more natural voice interaction. MB.OS introduces 3D navigation and audio system collaborations, offering drivers a smarter, more personalized automotive experience. Initially applied to the CLA series, it will gradually be rolled out to other models, reflecting the automotive industry's focus on enhancing intelligence and personalization.

Mercedes-Benz Partners with Volcano Engine in Areas of Large Models and Generative AI

Mercedes-Benz (China) Investment Co., Ltd. has recently signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd., announcing in-depth collaboration and exploration in the fields of large models, generative artificial intelligence, and big data technology. This strategic partnership marks a further acceleration of Mercedes-Benz's digital innovation in China, aiming to enhance the smart cockpit experience through AI technology and provide Chinese customers with a more convenient and personalized digital luxury experience.

Mercedes-Benz Launches MBUX Virtual Assistant Powered by Artificial Intelligence

Mercedes-Benz will unveil the MBUX Virtual Assistant, integrated with artificial intelligence technology, at CES 2024, providing drivers with a personalized control and interaction experience. The new virtual assistant uses natural language interaction, allowing drivers to communicate with their vehicles in a human-like manner. This technology will be gradually applied to Mercedes-Benz's passenger car lineup, defining the future of digital luxury experience. The MBUX Virtual Assistant is regarded as the next generation of Mercedes-Benz's multimedia system, aiming to deliver unprecedented personalized services. Mercedes-Benz stated that the launch of this feature is a step towards achieving a smart MBUX virtual assistant.

Qwen3.5-Plus Open-Sourced on the Eve of Chinese New Year, Ranking as the World's Strongest Open-Source Large Model

On the eve of Chinese New Year in 2026, Alibaba opened-source the new generation large model Qwen3.5-Plus, whose performance rivals that of Gemini3Pro, becoming the world's strongest open-source large model. The model adopts a revolutionary underlying architecture, with 397 billion parameters but only 17 billion activated, surpassing the Qwen3-Max with trillions of parameters at a smaller scale. The deployment memory usage is reduced by 60%, and the long context reasoning throughput is increased by 19 times. The API cost is as low as 0.8 yuan per million Tokens, just 1/18th of Gemini3Pro.

1.9 Billion Interactions on Chinese New Year's Eve! Doubao AI Deeply Empowers the 2026 Spring Festival Gala to Set a Record for Real-Time Creation

On the eve of the 2026 Chinese New Year, the CCTV Spring Festival Gala introduced AI-based real-time interactive creation for the first time. Doubao, a platform under ByteDance, served as the core platform, with a total of 1.9 billion AI interactions. Among them, the "Doubao New Year" activity generated over 50 million New Year headshots and 100 million greetings. AI-generated images and New Year greeting messages became a new trend for the Spring Festival. The interaction enthusiasm reached its peak at 9:46 PM on the eve of Chinese New Year when the host of the Spring Festival Gala announced it.

Mercedes-Benz Launches MB.OS Operating System for a Smarter Driving Experience

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