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According to media reports, the artificial intelligence startup MINIMAX is reportedly planning to go public in Hong Kong.

Researchers from Hong Kong and the UK have recently proposed a novel image tokenization method designed to convert images into digital representations (tokens) in a more compact and accurate manner. Unlike traditional methods that distribute information uniformly across all tokens, this method employs a hierarchical structure, capturing visual information layer by layer, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of image reconstruction. Traditional image tokenization techniques typically divide each part of an image equally into multiple tokens, whereas the new method adopts a hierarchical structure. Initial tokens encode rough shapes and structural elements,

NetEase Youdao officially launched its new AI hardware product, the Youdao OpenEar open-ear headphones, at the Zhongguancun HardTech Carnival in Beijing. These headphones have attracted significant attention from tech enthusiasts and media outlets alike, thanks to their unique open-ear design, high-value audio quality, and convenient smart interaction features.

Amidst the rapid global advancement in technology, Hong Kong is striving to transform itself into an innovation and technology hub, leading to a significant surge in demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) professionals. Recent reports indicate that Hong Kong employers are currently seeking to fill over 2000 AI-related positions, which will be showcased at the upcoming NetEase Hong Kong Career Expo. The expo, scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, will feature over 580 organizations, including startups, tech companies, government bodies, and large corporations such as Hang Seng Bank and Centaline Property.

The Hong Kong Generative AI Research Center (HKGAI), led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), officially launched its first locally developed generative AI model, HKGAI V1, on February 25th. This significant breakthrough injects new vitality into Hong Kong's AI ecosystem, marking a major advancement for Hong Kong in this cutting-edge technology field. HKGAI V1 is the industry's first large model based on DeepSeek technology for full parameter fine-tuning and continuous training, featuring a powerful local knowledge base and the ability to understand and generate Cantonese.

Recently, the Hong Kong Generative AI Research Center (HKGAI), funded by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government's "InnoHK Innovation Hong Kong R&D Platform," officially launched its HKGAI V1 large language model. This is Hong Kong's first homegrown AI large language model, marking a new stage in the development of artificial intelligence in Hong Kong. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image authorized by Midjourney. HKGAI V1 is based on DeepSeek full parameter fine-tuning technology and has undergone continuous training, successfully achieving the first DeepSeek...

On January 22, 2025, NetEase Youdao officially released the first inference model in China that supports step-by-step explanations, 'ZiYue - o1'. This model features a design with 14 billion parameters, enabling efficient deployment on standard consumer-grade graphics cards, marking a significant advancement in the application of artificial intelligence technologies in the domestic education sector. 'ZiYue - o1' utilizes Thinking Chain technology and incorporates self-dialogue and error-correction mechanisms, allowing it to output detailed thinking processes when solving problems. This way, students not only receive answers but also understand the logic behind problem-solving.

NetEase's popular mobile game 'Nirvana in Fire' has partnered with Baidu's Wencin AI model to launch the world's first AI model arena within a game, providing players with a brand-new experience of real-time interaction with AI character roles. This collaboration marks a new frontier in the integration of 'Artificial Intelligence + Gaming,' offering over a hundred million players a more immersive and free gaming experience.

According to 'Intelligent Emergence', Hong Tao, co-founder and former head of commercialization at Baichuan Intelligent, has left the company. Sources close to Baichuan have revealed that Hong is no longer involved in the company's daily operations and that his departure has been for some time. Baichuan responded by stating that Hong left for personal reasons and thanked him for his contributions to the commercialization team during the company's early stages. Hong was formerly the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Sogou and successfully helped Sogou rank among the top six in internet advertising revenue.