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Today, well-known popular science blogger 'Three Dads Laboratory' announced via Weibo that Tencent's Yuanbao app has integrated DeepSeek technology and embedded advertising content in its answers. Screenshots shared by the blogger show that in the suggestions and reminders provided by the Yuanbao app to avoid pitfalls, users are explicitly recommended to compare prices and make appointments through legitimate platforms like 58 Daojia, as well as to inquire prices through Kuaihuishou or local legitimate recyclers. These suggestions have been criticized for potentially containing embedded advertisements.

Recently, Baidu introduced a new search engine entry 'AI Search' (Chat.baidu.com) on its web homepage, marking an upgrade in the company's search services. This new platform is based on Baidu's Wenxin large model and integrates multiple content ecosystems such as Baidu Search, Baidu Health, Baidu Law, Baidu Wenku, and Baidu Education, aiming to provide ad-free, reliable, and authoritative search results.

Against the backdrop of Trump's return to the White House, top entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley are quietly becoming key technological advisors to the president. Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and David Sacks are among those strategizing for Trump, with their most notable point being their strong criticism of AI regulation. This group of tech elites believes that AI chatbots are emerging as a new ideological battleground. Their core concern is that large tech companies may use AI systems to propagate specific political positions, achieving a more covert and effective form of 'regulation'.

Chinese autonomous driving company Pony.ai submitted its red herring prospectus to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, Eastern Time, officially starting the initial public offering (IPO) process. Pony.ai plans to list on NASDAQ under the stock code 'PONY' with the goal of becoming the 'first global Robotaxi stock.' This IPO will issue 15 million American Depositary Shares (ADS), with a pricing range of $11 to $13 per ADS. If the underwriters fully exercise their over-allotment option...

Recently, a study conducted jointly by Ruhr University Bochum, GESIS Leibniz Institute, and CISPA Helmholtz Center revealed that accounts on X (formerly Twitter) using AI-generated avatars only account for 0.052% of all accounts. Researchers analyzed nearly 15 million X accounts and found that 7,723 accounts used AI-generated avatars. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image authorized by service provider Midjourney. These accounts exhibited significant characteristics.

Recently, Amazon began testing advertisements in its newly launched shopping chatbot, Rufus. This information was revealed through an update log released by Amazon. The company stated that in the future, users of Rufus will see some sponsored ads related to their searches during conversations. These ads will not only appear in the chat interface, but may also be accompanied by text generated by Rufus to help users better understand the ad content.

Tom Hanks has issued a warning on social media, alerting the public to be cautious of fraudulent ads that misuse his image, pointing out that these ads are created using artificial intelligence to promote so-called miracle cures and wonder drugs. He emphasized that he is not associated with such ads or products and that genuine medical advice should come from professionals. Hanks' warning has raised concerns about the safety of celebrity and public figures' images, especially in the digital age where this misuse is becoming increasingly common. In response to this issue, Tennessee has passed the 'Image and Voice Safety Act' aimed at...

Perplexity AI plans to launch advertising for its search application in the fourth quarter, which has been downloaded over 2 million times and responds to more than 230 million queries each month, with U.S. query volume increasing eightfold in the past year. By partnering with media and content platforms, Perplexity has introduced a revenue-sharing model that allows publishers to earn revenue through its search engine. Perplexity has also announced the adoption of a CPM model as part of its advertising strategy, and expects to include categories such as technology, health, art, finance, and food and beverage.

The AI technology developed by Stanford psychologist Mikhail Kosinski can accurately determine IQ, sexual orientation, and political leanings by scanning faces, with accuracy rates of 72%, 91%, and 72%, respectively. This study has sparked ethical controversies and potential misuse, such as discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. The use of facial recognition technology has already led to privacy breaches and violations of civic liberties, highlighting the importance of protecting privacy rights and civil freedoms. Kosinski's research not only warns of the potential dangers of facial recognition technology but also reveals the negative implications it may bring.

As reported by foreign media, design giant Canva has clearly defined the scope of content that its AI tool can and cannot generate. Canva's CEO Melanie Perkins stated during an interview that Canva's AI feature, named Magic Media, should not be used with medical or political terminology, as such content could be harmful or inappropriate.Canva's software can be used to create everything from party invitation cards to social media content and presentation templates. For instance, if the tool is pr

Google is providing advertisers with a more convenient way to reveal whether political advertisements contain content generated by artificial intelligence.According to a report by Search Engine Land, Google stated that whenever advertisers mark election advertisements as containing "synthetic or digitally modified content," the system will automatically generate disclosure information. Last year, Google required political advertisers to include their own "clearly visible" disclosure information

Google DeepMind has conducted research on the most common malicious applications of AI for the first time, revealing that AI-generated 'deepfakes' of false politicians and celebrities are more prevalent than attempts to use AI-assisted cyber attacks. This study was a collaboration between Google's AI division DeepMind and its R&D unit Jigsaw, aimed at quantifying the risks of AI generation tools that have been pushed to market by the world's largest tech companies seeking massive profits.

Music streaming giant Spotify has announced the establishment of its first internal creative agency, Creative Lab, to assist brands in customizing their marketing campaigns and has begun testing generative AI ads. This move indicates that Spotify is intensifying its efforts to attract advertisers, potentially appealing to them with access to Spotify's 615 million listeners.