Recently, Huawei demonstrated the Wensheng diagram capabilities of its large model at an AI technology conference, during which there was an interesting scene - in the process of generating images, the code "time.sleep(6)" appeared on the screen, which aroused questions from many viewers and experts.
Is Huawei demonstrating real AI capabilities, or is it engaging in so-called "fakes"? The question has sparked a heated debate about the authenticity and transparency of the technology.
Huawei's AI technology capabilities have attracted much attention
As a domestic technology giant, Huawei has always maintained a strong position in the field of artificial intelligence. In recent years, it has made breakthroughs in key AI directions such as large models, computer vision, and natural language processing, and has published key papers at top international academic conferences for many times, demonstrating strong innovation capabilities.
In 2023, Huawei released its self-developed large language model, Huawei Big Model, which has achieved outstanding performance in tasks such as text generation, question answering, and sentiment analysis, and has attracted wide attention in the industry. Subsequently, Huawei began to demonstrate the application capabilities of this large model in multiple scenarios, such as Wensheng diagram and code generation.
At the AI press conference, Huawei once again demonstrated the strength of its large model in Wensheng diagrams. But in the middle of the demonstration, a code snippet of "time.sleep(6)" appeared, which caused some viewers to question it.
"Time control" raises questions
According to the live video, when Huawei was showing the large model to generate images, when running the relevant program, the code "time.sleep(6)" suddenly appeared on the screen. This means that the entire build process is artificially delayed by 6 seconds.
In this regard, some viewers believe that this is Huawei's "fake" behavior at the high-profile press conference. They point out that if the model is real-world running, then there should be no artificially controlled time delay, which instead exposes that Huawei may be showing pre-prepared results.
"This has seriously damaged Huawei's credibility in the AI field." One viewer posted on Zhihu questioning, "If even the most basic technical demonstrations are not real, can we still trust Huawei's claims in other AI products?"
Others felt that even if the code for "time.sleep(6)" appeared, it could not be easily concluded that it was "fake". They point out that this is not uncommon in technology demonstrations, probably to ensure that the presentation process is stable and controllable.
"It does take a certain amount of time for the AI model to run, and Huawei probably wants to show the audience the actual computing time of the model through a preset delay." According to a professional, "While pursuing technological breakthroughs, companies also need to consider how to better communicate their capabilities to the public. "
Technological transparency provokes thought
No matter how it is interpreted, the episode of "time.sleep(6)" raises questions about the transparency of Huawei's AI technology. On the one hand, Huawei, as a leading technology company in China, should maintain the highest level of integrity and transparency in its technology demonstrations. On the other hand, in the fierce market competition, enterprises also need to find a balance between demonstrating strength and protecting core technologies.
An industry expert said: "The development of AI technology does face the contradiction between technical transparency and trade secret protection. On the one hand, companies need to fully demonstrate their innovation strength to the outside world in order to win a larger market share and public trust. On the other hand, the leakage of technical details may also bring a competitive disadvantage to the enterprise. "
Huawei's handling of this issue has also attracted attention. At present, Huawei has not officially responded to the "time.sleep(6)" issue, which has undoubtedly heightened public suspicion and concern.
However, Huawei's long-term investment and accumulation in the AI field did not happen overnight. Its technical achievements in the fields of large models and computer vision have been widely recognized at many international summits. This is also a solid foundation for Huawei to maintain its technological leadership.
In the future, whether Huawei can maintain its technological advantages while winning the trust of the public will be an important factor in testing its survival and development in the AI era. Only by attaching equal importance to technical strength and trust can Huawei continue to lead the AI track in China and the world.
For Huawei, the "time.sleep(6)" incident has undoubtedly brought a lot of impact to its reputation in the field of AI. But in the longer term, this may be a unique opportunity for Huawei to further improve the transparency and public communication of its technology displays.
First, Huawei needs to address public concerns about the authenticity of its technology. At present, artificial intelligence technology is developing with each passing day, from voice assistants to autonomous driving, and various applications of the word "AI" are emerging one after another. But at the same time, there have been a lot of "gimmick" exaggerated propaganda, which has affected the public's trust in AI technology.
Therefore, Huawei should take the initiative to explain the incident, explain the specific purpose of "time.sleep(6)", and clarify the authenticity of the demonstration process. Only by proactively responding to public concerns can Huawei win back everyone's trust.
At the same time, Huawei should also explore more transparent and verifiable ways to showcase its technology. Perhaps at a future press conference, it can invite independent third-party experts to participate in live demonstrations, so that professionals can personally verify the operation process of the AI model. This will not only enhance the public's awareness of the company's technological capabilities, but also help Huawei establish a higher reputation in the industry.
In addition, Huawei can also consider making its AI technology more open to the public. For example, by open-sourcing some models or algorithms, developers and researchers are invited to participate in verification and optimization, which not only enhances technical exchanges, but also helps improve public recognition of Huawei's AI capabilities.
Overall, Huawei's technical prowess in the field of AI is obvious to all, but the key to ensuring that this strength is widely recognized lies in the trust of the public. The "time.sleep(6)" incident is undoubtedly a wake-up call for Huawei, reminding it to pay more attention to the transparency and verifiability of its technology display while pursuing innovation and breakthroughs.
Only by attaching equal importance to technological leadership and public trust can Huawei continue to maintain its dominant position in the fierce AI track. We look forward to demonstrating Huawei's more realistic and credible AI capabilities at future conferences, and making greater contributions to China's AI industry."