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Nov 27, 2023 • 9min

“ChinAI #245: Around the Horn (13th edition)” by Jeffrey Ding

Explore the impact of vector databases in large language models and a smartphone company's unique AI assistant. Delve into challenges faced by Chinese delivery drivers, global AI governance, and Japan's semiconductor policy shift. Discover classical Chinese texts with large language models and AI's impact on industry reports. Dive into DeepMind's distributed training methods in AI models and China's decreasing foreign investment trend.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 7min

“ChinAI #244: Can Chinese Automotive Chips Overtake on the Turn?” by Jeffrey Ding

The podcast explores China's low localization rates in automotive chips and the potential for Chinese chips to overtake. It discusses the growth in demand for new energy vehicles driving the sector's development and the challenges such as foreign trade barriers and technical limitations. The analysis delves into Chinese automotive chips like Huawei MDC and Horizon J3, alongside foreign domination. It also touches on China's innovation drive, AI applications in classical Chinese texts, President Biden's AI regulation plan, and the impact of AI tools on creativity.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 6min

“ChinAI #243: LLM Riddles! How Many Can You Solve?” by Jeffrey Ding

A viral game in China involving LLM riddles showcases the capabilities of language models. The podcast delves into prompt engineering challenges and insights. It also explores complexities in research collaboration and the closure of a China-related project, offering valuable insights into AI safety.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 9min

“ChinAI #242: The Long Road to Speech AI (part 2)” by Jeffrey Ding

Exploring the impact of Chinese AI researchers at CLSP, from Peng Xu's journey to large language models to the entrepreneurial success of voice interaction technology developers. Dive into the evolution of tech innovations, funding struggles, and China's involvement in international AI governance certification.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 7min

“ChinAI #241: The Long Road to Speech AI” by Jeffrey Ding

Discover the impactful journey of Chinese AI researchers at Johns Hopkins University, including their contributions to speech recognition and language processing. Learn about key figures like Jeleneck and Ping Su, and their influence on AI at Google. Delves into diverse AI topics such as voice interaction startups, AI chip export guidelines, and job hiring in AI governance and policy.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 8min

“ChinAI #239: Tiancheng Lou — China’s No. 1 Programmer” by Jeffrey Ding

Tiancheng Lou, co-founder of Pony.ai and renowned global programmer, shares his journey in autonomous vehicle tech. Highlights include his technical achievements, team insights, and cultural differences in AI development. The podcast also discusses economic warfare in AI, data quality importance, and China's proposed AI blacklist.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 9min

“ChinAI #239: Around the Horn (12th edition)” by Jeffrey Ding

The podcast discusses the misuse of AI face swapping technology, legislative solutions, and profiles China's No. 1 programmer. It also covers UAE's support for Chinese companies, trends in China's data market, bribery accusations against an AI executive, Tencent's Explorer Prize, and challenges in China's machine vision industry. Furthermore, it explores the growing application of large-scale models in China's finance industry and tells a fascinating story of a 30-year-old investor in the nightlife industry.
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Sep 25, 2023 • 9min

“ChinAI #238: Can China independently develop advanced lithography machines?” by Jeffrey Ding

Guest, a popular science writer, dispels rumors about China's breakthrough in lithography technology. They discuss the complexities and challenges of developing advanced lithography machines, emphasizing the need for global collaboration. The podcast also explores recent technological advancements in artificial intelligence, specifically in Iowa, involving advanced AI and supercomputers.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 8min

“ChinAI #237: Safety Benchmarks for Chinese Large Models” by Jeffrey Ding

Jeffrey Ding discusses the release of the SuperCLUE-Safety benchmark for Chinese large models, addressing the urgency of safe large models and China's AI landscape. The podcast explores safety rankings, AI safety benchmarks in China, industry exploitation, and reactions to Falcon 180B launch.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 21min

[Translation] Midfield contest between large models: who can get companies to use large models first

Jeffrey Ding, expert in Chinese AI developments, discusses the competition among companies to deploy large AI models, transitioning from trials to public service. Topics include challenges of utilizing large models, Baidu AI Cloud's innovative solutions, and the strategic positioning of companies in the era of large models.

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