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Consumer technology
Google launches Project Astra: Low-latency chat interactions in the phone camera
At the 2024 I/O Developer Conference held today, Google launched the new Project Astra project, which is based on Gemini and can run natively on Pixel phones, which can be said to be the latest model against OpenAI's GPT-4o. Google says Project Astra is the latest multimodal AI project where the user turns on the camera and the multimodal project can directly interpret the objects in the user's screen. The company demonstrated its capabilities with an impressive video at the launch, in which in an uninterrupted shot it correctly identified several items, recalled where it saw its owner's glasses (near a red apple on the table), and also interpreted the code on the screen.
Graphs evolve with Google launches Imagen 3: More accurate and creative Google launched Imagen 3 at today's I/O 2024 developer conference, further enhancing the technical capabilities of text-to-image generation. Compared to its predecessor, Imagen 2, Imagen 3 understands text prompts more accurately and translates them into images, and the resulting images are more "creative and detailed" with fewer distracting elements and errors from the model. To dispel concerns about the possibility of deepfakes, Google says that Imagen 3 will use the SynthID method developed by DeepMind to apply stealth cryptographic watermarks on media. The biggest update to Google's search engine in 25 years, the "AI Overviews" experience is officially live
At today's I/O Developer Conference 2024, Google officially launched the "AI Overviews" search experience, which will be available to the U.S. starting this week and expanding to more countries and regions in the future. Google says it will provide AI-generated answers to online queries for users in the United States, one of the biggest updates to its search engine in 25 years.
Aiming at Sora, Google launched the Veo Wensheng video model: more than 1 minute long, up to 1080p, and cinematic support
OpenAI launched its text-to-video Sora three months ago, which sparked widespread discussion among netizens, the media, and insiders. At today's I/O Developer Conference 2024, Google also unveiled Veo, a benchmark product that can produce "high-quality" video over 1 minute in length and up to 1080p resolution, with a variety of visual and cinematic styles. According to Google's official press release, Veo has an advanced understanding of natural language, and is able to understand cinematic terms such as "time-lapse" and "aerial landscape".
Tesla's self-driving team has been hit hard again, and top AI engineers have left to start anew
Tesla recently lost another top AI engineer in the field of autonomous driving, Paril Jain, who previously served as the technical lead of the "planning, imitation learning, and reinforcement learning" division of Tesla's AI team. His departure comes at a time of massive layoffs and low employee morale, raising concerns about the prospects of Tesla's self-driving program. Over the past few weeks, Tesla Inc. has carried out several rounds of layoffs in various departments. In addition to layoffs, there have been reports of some employees choosing to leave the company due to low morale. There are signs that Tesla is in the midst of a brain drain.
sustainable development
BYD UNVEILS ITS FIRST NEW ENERGY PICKUP TRUCK, SHARK: NEDC HAS A RANGE OF 840KM, WITH SALES STARTING AT 899,980 PESO
BYD held a press conference in Mexico early this morning to officially launch the "Shark" SHARK pickup, which will be sold in the Americas, Australia and other places in the future. The length, width and height of this pickup truck are 5457mm, 1971mm, and 1925mm, with a wheelbase of 3260mm, and the front motor has a maximum power of 170kW and a maximum torque of 310Nm. The rear motor has a maximum output of 150 kW and a maximum torque of 340 Nm. The BYD SHARK accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.7s, has a maximum speed of 160KM/h, has a battery capacity of 29.58kWh, has a range of 100KM in the pure electric NEDC, has a range of 840KM in the integrated gasoline-electric NEDC, and has a fuel consumption of 7.5L/100KM.
ZTE's latest generation of wireless pioneer products help AIS build a green, concise, and intelligent 5G network
Recently, in Bangkok, Thailand, ZTE joined hands with AIS, Thailand's leading mobile operator, to announce the commercial deployment of ZTE's latest generation of wireless pioneer products in the A-Z Center, aiming to help AIS build a green and simplified intelligent 5G communication network. ZTE's industry-leading simplified site solution uses Super-N power amplifier technology to greatly reduce RRU power consumption. In order to meet the network needs of AIS, the two parties have taken the lead in commercially deploying a number of innovative wireless products in Thailand, including the industry's highest power 4*160W dual-band RRU of 700MHz+900MHz, the industry's unique 1800MHz+2100MHz dual-band three-sector RRU, and the industry's highest power of 480W 1800MHz+2100MHz 32TR AAU. These products achieve the ultra-high level of integration of RF modules, which not only saves AIS's CAPEX investment, but also saves roof space, improves deployment efficiency, and reduces operating costs. According to the live network data, compared with the previous generation of products, the average power consumption has decreased by more than 15%, and the user throughput has increased by more than 10%.
HealthTech Bioactives has partnered with Abolis to promote the sustainable production of high-value polyphenols
HealthTech Bioactives (HTBA) selected Abolis as a partner to co-develop strains that produce high-value polyphenols to address supply chain challenges and drive innovation in the industry. Founded in 2019, HTBA has previously undergone 40 years of growth under the leadership of various owners to become the world's leading producer of innovative health solutions. With a family of high-value molecules, HTBA is committed to developing safe bioactives for human health. Founded in 2014, Abolis Biotech is focused on the development of microbial strains and biotechnology production methods. Initially, the collaboration will focus on the development of two high-value molecules from limited sources. Up to 8 molecules will also be added to the development pipeline. This strategic collaboration aims to ensure production, increase capacity, and reduce manufacturing costs compared to traditional extraction methods.
The International Council for the Advancement of Sustainable Development (ICSD) has created a five-step approach to CEPAR to help companies address ESG challengesIn recent years, ESG (environmental protection, social responsibility and corporate governance) has become a hot topic around the world, and integrating ESG into business strategies and operational approaches has become a key factor for corporate success. In order to popularize and professionalize ESG education, and further enhance the recognition of individuals and enterprises with the ideology of sustainable development, the International Council for the Advancement of Sustainable Development (ICSD) has launched the first CEP course for accredited ESG planners in Hong Kong. The CEPAR Five-Step Approach was published in the international journal Public Administration and Policy published in the UK in May. The CEP course is based on the five-step CEPAR methodology pioneered by ICSD, including: Challenge, Evaluation, Planning, Action and Review, integrating ESG knowledge and market tools, training participants to become certified ESG planners, and applying CEPAR to help companies address pressing environmental and social governance issues and promote sustainable development.
Life Sciences
Recently, Shenzhen Gene Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Gene Biotechnology") completed tens of millions of yuan in angel + round of financing, which was exclusively invested by Tianchuang Capital. This round of financing is mainly used for the optimization and upgrading of the core technology platform and the promotion of the clinical stage of the CAR-T pipeline in vivo. Gene Biosciences is an innovative company committed to providing universal cell therapy drugs for cancer patients with universal benefits, and its in vivo CAR-T therapy drugs have completed preclinical research and development, and are actively advancing investigator-initiated clinical trials (IIT). Elite Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Elite Technology") recently completed 100 million yuan in A+ round of financing, which was jointly led by Junxin Capital and Guotai Junan Innovation Investment, followed by Yimei Investment, and Qifeng Capital continued to serve as the exclusive financial advisor. This is a new round of financing completed by Elite Technology after completing the first round of financing of more than 100 million yuan in January 2024. Elite Technology is a liquid chromatography enterprise with independent research and development capabilities and mass production of products in China, with a leading market share of domestic HPLC, and the company has realized the independent intellectual property rights of liquid chromatography core components through the layout of more than 100 core patents. Eisai Launches LEQEMBI Early Alzheimer's Disease Treatment to the U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationBLAEisai and Biogen Announce Submission to FDA for Biologics License Application for Lecanemab IRMB (LEQEMBI) Autoinjectors for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Mild Dementia. If approved, it could be used for weekly dosing at home or in a facility, providing a faster injection process than IV preparations. LEQEMBI is approved in the United States, Japan, and China, and several other countries are also pending. Eisai also submitted a supplemental BLA in March 2024 for monthly intravenous LEQEMBI. AbbVie expands psychotropic drug prospects, signs R&D agreements with neuroscience startups, and pharmaceutical giant AbbVie has formed a research alliance with clinical-stage startup Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals to develop therapies that are superior to psychedelics. AbbVie has upfront Gilgamesh $65 million to launch the alliance, though specific goals or signs of illness have not yet been disclosed. Psychedelics that harness neuroplasticity can benefit people with depression, but they can also cause mental reactions and hallucinations. Gilgamesh's drug candidate is designed to minimize these side effects. The alliance aims to solidify AbbVie's mental health drug pipeline, not just its blockbuster drug Vraylar.
Science and technology go to sea
Yadea's 8th intelligent production and research base in the world was laid in Indonesia, with an annual production capacity of 3 million unitsOn May 13, the groundbreaking ceremony of Yadea's Indonesia smart factory was held, which is Yadea's 8th intelligent production and research base in the world. Yadea officials said that the new plant is expected to have a total investment of 150 million US dollars and will be completed in 2026, when it will have a total area of 27 hectares and an annual production capacity of up to 3 million units. The factory will cover core production processes such as welding, painting, and motors, marking the comprehensive improvement of Yadea's production and research quality, production efficiency and overseas operation capabilities in Southeast Asia. Leapmotor International Joint Venture was established to join hands with the giant Stellantis Group to enter the European automotive market
Leapmotor and European automotive giant Stellantis Group recently jointly held a press conference, and the official establishment of Leapmotor International Joint Venture was announced. Leapmotor International is a 51%:49% joint venture between Stellantis Group and Leapmotor led by Stellantis Group, with comprehensive in-house development capabilities. At the press conference, Tang Weishi, global CEO of Stellantis Group, announced that Leaprun International will start sales in Europe from September 2024, involving Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Portugal and other countries, and plans to expand the European sales network to 200 by the end of the year and 500 by 2026; Starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, Leaprun International will expand into India and Asia Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia), the Middle East and Africa (Turkey, Israel, French Overseas Territories) and South America (Brazil, Chile).
Indonesian carbon management platform Jejakin has raised US$2.7 million in funding
Indonesian-based climate tech company Jejakin has announced that it has secured a $2.7 million in new financing. It is reported that the financing was participated by PT ITM Bhinneka Power, Indogen Capital, SMDV, East Ventures and other enterprises and institutions. Jejakin said in a statement that it will use the funds to strengthen its work in research and development, technology improvement, market growth and other aspects. Founded in 2018, Jejakin's solution, based on artificial intelligence and IoT technology, provides companies with a range of calculations, analysis, detection, and browsing related to carbon projects to help them achieve their zero-emission goals (the platform also bills itself as Indonesia's first carbon management solution).
Gnomi, a new global news and publishing platform, launches a paid news program
Gnomi's global news aggregation app, which aims to empower global conversations through transparent information sharing, recently officially launched its paid news program. The new initiative invites leading independent writers, journalists, and thought leaders to share and monetize original content on the platform. The content will complement Gnomi's core global news stream, which leverages machine learning to translate news from the world's 22 countries with the highest GDP into more than 11 languages in real time.
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