Chinese AI can benefit from bigger models, more data, says start-up founder

Chinese AI can benefit from bigger models, more data, says start-up founder

“The upgrades of OpenAI’s GPT series, which powers ChatGPT, along with the substantial investments in supercomputing centres by tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft and Meta, all validate the effectiveness of scaling laws,” Jiang said in a talk on Saturday. “Going forward, issues like the availability of data, human resources, and concerns about return on … Read more

Hong Kong start-ups shine at China’s largest AI show amid city’s drive for Asian tech hub status

Hong Kong start-ups shine at China’s largest AI show amid city’s drive for Asian tech hub status

Artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups from Hong Kong grabbed some of the spotlight at the three-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai this week, as they showcased an array of products and services to underscore the city’s ambitions to become an innovation hub. Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP), and the Hong Kong … Read more

China’s Laws of Robotics: Shanghai publishes first humanoid robot guidelines

China’s Laws of Robotics: Shanghai publishes first humanoid robot guidelines

Shanghai has published China’s first governance guidelines for humanoid robots, calling for risk controls and international collaboration, as tech giants like Tesla showed off their own automatons at the country’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) conference. Makers of humanoid robots should guarantee that their products “do not threaten human security” and “effectively safeguard human dignity”, according … Read more

‘Too many’ AI models in China: Baidu CEO warns of wasted resources, lack of applications

‘Too many’ AI models in China: Baidu CEO warns of wasted resources, lack of applications

“In 2023, intense competition among over 100 LLMs has emerged in China, resulting in a significant waste of resources, particularly computing power,” Li said during a panel discussion at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Thursday. Li called on developers to build more practical applications rather than continuously tweaking the technology that … Read more

China’s AI competition deepens as SenseTime, Alibaba claim progress at AI show

China’s AI competition deepens as SenseTime, Alibaba claim progress at AI show

Chinese large language model (LLM) developers from SenseTime and Alibaba Group Holding have rushed to declare fresh progress in developing their artificial intelligence (AI) technology at the country’s largest annual industry conference, in sign of deepening competition in the country’s largely closed-off market. At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Chinese AI champion … Read more

Huawei cloud computing executive plays down the need for advanced chips in AI development

Huawei cloud computing executive plays down the need for advanced chips in AI development

A Huawei Technologies executive said that developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology does not solely depend on access to advanced semiconductors, downplaying the impact of US sanctions on the Chinese tech giant. Zhang Ping’an, chief executive of Huawei Cloud Computing Technologies, said that the company is seeking to reduce its reliance on semiconductors by shifting some … Read more

Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls for nations to bridge ‘intelligence gap’ in AI

Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls for nations to bridge ‘intelligence gap’ in AI

“Artificial intelligence is the common wealth of mankind,” he said. “The Chinese people have always believed that true development is when everyone develops together.” The three-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference is under way in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua Li’s call came just days after the UN General Assembly adopted a China-sponsored resolution urging the international community … Read more

China kicks off largest AI conference in Shanghai as tech rivalry with the US heats up

China kicks off largest AI conference in Shanghai as tech rivalry with the US heats up

On Monday, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a China-led resolution that calls on the international community to create a “free, open, inclusive and non-discriminatory” business environment among wealthy and developing nations for AI development. Elon Musk speaks at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on August 29, 2019. Photo: Reuters More than 500 … Read more