Tech companies in China are actively collecting resources and skilled individuals in order to close the gap with OpenAI. Interestingly, researchers on both sides of the Pacific Ocean share similar experiences. A recent post from an Alibaba researcher provides a unique insight into the process of building Large Language Models at the e-commerce company. This...
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Inkitt: Using AI to Build a 21st Century Disney
Inkitt, a self-publishing platform with a bold vision, believes in using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform promising stories into bestsellers and build a multimedia empire around them. The company’s approach involves allowing users to self-publish stories on their app, then leveraging AI and data science to identify the most captivating ones for further development and...
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Chinese AI Startup Moonshot Secures $1 Billion, Fueling OpenAI Race
Moonshot AI, a rising star in the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) scene, has just closed a massive $1 billion funding round. This marks a significant development in the ongoing competition between AI research outfits, particularly in the wake of OpenAI’s impressive advancements. The funding round was led by e-commerce giant Alibaba and venture capital firm...