The application of AI technology continues to advance, with many tech giants increasing their investments.

Apple Inc. is planning to invest about $1 billion each year in the development of generative AI technology and its application in products and services such as iOS and Siri. It is reported that the company's executives are caught off guard by the sudden explosion in the AI field and are working hard to catch up. Currently, executives responsible for AI and software engineering are overseeing the underlying technology development of the new AI system and integrating AI features into the upcoming iOS 18.

In the telecommunications field, the two major telecommunications giants from South Korea and Germany announced a collaboration to develop a large language model for AI vision. The project is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2023, specifically targeting the telecommunications industry.

Domestic companies are also actively laying out AI applications. iQIYI has launched an AI search function, applying generative AI technology to scenarios such as character, plot, and star searches. The Mac version of the WPS office software has also integrated AI features, supporting content creation and article modification. Xiaomi has deeply integrated AI technology into its new generation operating system, positioning it as the "smart brain" of the ecosystem.

In the field of scientific research, the StarWhisper astronomical large model, open-sourced by the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has performed outstandingly in international evaluations, approaching or exceeding GPT-3.5 Turbo in mathematical reasoning and astronomical capabilities. The new brain-like chip "Arctic" launched by IBM has improved speed and energy efficiency by more than 20 times when running AI image recognition algorithms compared to similar products.

In addition, Tmall Genie announced that its "Genie Large Model" has been fully launched, bringing several upgraded features including open-domain conversation, AIGC creation, and tone switching.

With the rapid development and widespread application of AI technology, major tech companies are increasing their investments to compete for dominance in this emerging field. From consumer electronics to communications, office software to smart homes, AI is profoundly changing the landscape of various industries. In the future, we can expect to see more innovative AI applications emerging, bringing users a smarter and more convenient experience.