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Microsoft officially announced the release of a new device-side small language model (SLM), Mu, specifically designed for the settings application in Windows 11 to create an intelligent AI agent. This marks a significant breakthrough in localized AI technology within operating system interactions. As a compact and efficient model, Mu runs through deep optimization on the neural processing unit (NPU), providing users with a low-latency, high-privacy natural language interaction experience. AIbase has compiled the highlights and industry impact of Mu, taking you on a journey to explore its features. Mu: Designed Specifically for Windows Settings

This morning, Microsoft officially announced its latest innovative small-parameter model, Mu. This model has only 330 million parameters, yet it can match the performance of Microsoft's previously released Phi-3.5-mini, while being just one-tenth the size of Phi-3.5-mini. More notably, Mu can achieve a response speed of over 100 tokens per second on offline NPU laptops, which is a rare breakthrough in the field of small-parameter models. A major highlight of the Mu model is its support for setting intelligent features in Windows.

ElevenLabs officially launched its new voice-first AI personal assistant, 11ai, marking another major breakthrough in voice AI technology for productivity tools. As a company known for innovative text-to-speech and conversational AI technologies, ElevenLabs' latest release, 11ai, integrates cutting-edge voice interaction features and offers users a highly personalized workflow experience through multi-tool integration and support for customizable MCP (Multi-Channel Protocol). Voice-first, productivity-focused. 11ai is centered around voice interaction.

Microsoft has announced the start of testing a new hands-free feature, "Hey, Copilot!". This feature will enable users to wake up the Copilot application through simple voice commands for voice interaction. The new function is currently being rolled out to some Windows Insider users, provided they update their Copilot application to version 1.25051.10.0 or higher. According to Microsoft's official blog, this hands-free activation

Microsoft is testing a new AI-powered summarization feature within its Notepad app for Windows. Currently available in the Canary and Dev channels of the Windows Insider Program, this update aims to help users quickly grasp the core meaning of text. Users simply select the text they want summarized, right-click, and choose the 'Summarize' option. Notepad will then automatically generate a concise overview of the selected passage.

According to CCTV News, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Education announced that it will focus on developing 11 AI application scenarios in primary and secondary schools this year and launch the cultivation of 7 'Jingwa' AI assistants. The aim is to empower the five-in-one integrated education system with AI technology, promoting personalized and diversified student development. These application scenarios cover AI teaching assistants for intelligent lesson preparation, intelligent classroom quality monitoring, and smart homework/question setting; AI learning assistants for intelligent error analysis and resource recommendation, autonomous writing correction, and foreign language learning assistance; AI parenting assistants for smart sports and mental health assistance; and AI assessment assistants for...

Tencent's AI assistant, Tencent Yuanbao, recently officially launched its desktop application, supporting both Windows and macOS operating systems, further expanding its services on the desktop. This desktop version is designed for work and study scenarios, aiming to help users reduce workload and improve efficiency. The desktop version retains the core functionalities of the mobile and web versions, allowing users to experience the same intelligent conversational capabilities. Users can utilize the full-fledged DeepSeek-R1 and the reasoning model Hunyuan T1 for in-depth thinking, and also leverage Deep...

Counterpoint has released its latest market research report indicating significant growth in the global PC market in 2024, with annual shipments expected to reach 253 million units, a 2.6% increase from 2023. This growth is mainly driven by the impending end of support for Windows 10 and the launch of the next generation of AI laptops. The report shows that in the fourth quarter of 2024, global PC shipments are expected to grow by 3.7% year-on-year, thanks to the consumer spending surge during the holiday season and the Chinese market.

Recently, Amazon's cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced plans to invest 'at least' $11 billion in Georgia to expand its infrastructure to support the development of various cloud computing and artificial intelligence technologies. This investment is expected to create approximately 550 jobs in the state. AWS stated in a press release: 'We are proud to be able to expand our operations in Georgia, which will help advance next-generation frontier technologies, such as artificial intelligence. We appreciate the support from state and local leaders and look forward to working with Georgia.'

Recently, Microsoft's research team launched an artificial intelligence technology known as the 'Large Action Model' (LAM), marking a new phase in the development of AI. Unlike traditional language models like GPT-4o, LAM can autonomously operate Windows applications, meaning AI can not only engage in conversation or provide suggestions but can actually perform tasks. The advantage of LAM lies in its ability to understand various user inputs, including text,