Pandaily's Digest | Jun 31, 2024
Editor's note: The authors of the Stanford Llama3-V team has formally apologized to the Mianbi MiniCPM team from Tsinghua University.
Stanford AI Project Authors Apologize for Plagiarizing Chinese Large Model and Pledge to Remove Related Models
The authors of the Stanford Llama3-V team has formally apologized to the Mianbi MiniCPM team from Tsinghua University on social media for this academic misconduct and indicated they would remove all Llama3-V models. Link
Headlines from China
Li Auto Recalls Staff Amid Layoffs Impacting R&D and Testing
Laid-off workers from Li Auto's smart driving team say the recent staff cuts have seriously disrupted the in-house R&D and testing departments, nearly halting development. Link
Xiaomi Robot Company Officially Moves into the Xiaomi Auto Beijing Factory
The relocation ceremony of Xiaomi robot company was held in Beijing Yizhuang, marking not only the expansion of the company's scale, but also reflecting Xiaomi's determination to deepen its efforts and innovate in the field of robotics. Link
Yu Chengdong Promotes AITO M9 via Live Streaming, Claims “Huawei’s Smart Driving Experience Surpasses Tesla’s”
With new energy vehicle models becoming increasingly similar in technology and design, live streaming has emerged as a valuable tool for brand recognition. Link
Tencent May Acquire A 10% Stake in Thailand’s GMM Music for $70 Million
The Thai entertainment company GMM Music announced that Chinese internet giant Tencent and its music entertainment platform Tencent Music Entertainment will acquire 10% of its shares for $70 million. Link
News You Shouldn’t Miss
Boeing Has Resumed Delivering Aircraft to China
Boeing China President Alvin Liu stated that Boeing has resumed delivering new aircraft to China and continues to regard the Chinese market as a top priority. Link
Baidu Maps’ Lane-Level Navigation Set to Launch on Tesla, with New UI Design
On June 3rd, Baidu Maps released a video of the real-world testing of the Tesla-specific Baidu Maps V20 version, announcing that Baidu Maps' lane-level navigation will soon be launched on Tesla. Link
Zhang Yunfan Appointed As the Head of ByteDance’s Gaming Business
ByteDance is re-entering the gaming industry, with Zhang Yunfan appointed as the head of ByteDance's gaming business. Link
Didi Reports An Adjusted EBITA Profit of 900 Million Yuan in Q1
On May 29th, Didi released its first quarter financial report for 2024, with a total revenue of 49.1 billion yuan, an increase of 14.9% year-on-year. Link
Alibaba Chairman Joseph Tsai: Granting More Autonomy to Enhance Decision-Making Efficiency
Alibaba underwent a major reorganization last year, mainly hoping to ensure faster and more efficient decision-making, and therefore granted more autonomy to business team leaders. Link
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