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Aitomatic Unveils SemiKong: AI Breakthrough Set to Reshape $500B Semiconductor Industry

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PALO ALTO, Calif., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Aitomatic today announced SemiKong, the world’s first open-source AI Large Language Model (LLM) designed specifically for the semiconductor industry. Unveiled at SEMICON West 2024, SemiKong aims to revolutionize semiconductor processes and fabrication technology, potentially reshaping the $500B semiconductor industry in the next five years.

SemiKong is the result of a collaborative effort within the AI Alliance, an industry-wide initiative promoting open and responsible AI development. Built upon the open-source Llama3 model from Meta, an AI Alliance member, SemiKong leverages expertise from leading semiconductor companies, including Tokyo Electron, and AI specialists like FPT Software. This approach exemplifies the AI Alliance’s commitment to open science and cross-industry innovation.

In industry-specific tasks, SemiKong demonstrates marked improvements in accuracy, relevance, and understanding of semiconductor processes, often outperforming larger general-purpose models. This performance boost offers potential for accelerated innovation and reduced costs across the semiconductor value chain.

Dr. Christopher Nguyen, CEO of Aitomatic, leader behind the SemiKong project, and Co-Lead of the Foundation Models Focus Area in the AI Alliance, stated: “SemiKong is set to redefine semiconductor manufacturing. This open innovation model, enabled by the AI Alliance, harnesses collective expertise for industry-specific challenges. At Aitomatic, we’re using SemiKong to create Domain-Specific AI Agents that tackle complex fabrication problems with unprecedented effectiveness.”

Dr. Yann LeCun, VP and Chief AI Scientist at Meta, the company behind Llama3 and a member of the AI Alliance, added, “SemiKong, built on Llama3, shows open-source AI’s potential to drive specialized innovation. It’s a prime example of why we advocate for AI openness.”

Atsushi Suzuki, Director of Product Lifecycle Management DX at Tokyo Electron and AI Alliance member, highlighted: “As an industry expert collaborating through the AI Alliance, I believe SemiKong represents a significant step forward in applying AI to semiconductor manufacturing.”

Daisuke Oku, Senior Specialist at Tokyo Electron and an early proposer of a Semiconductor Industry Model, added: “SemiKong is the beginning of an exciting journey in open-source AI for semiconductors. Aitomatic’s innovative approach has the potential to create huge leaps for our industry.”

Dr. Phong Nguyen, Chief AI Officer of FPT Software, noted: “FPT Software is excited to be part of this innovative initiative and eager to explore the potential applications of this model, especially to spark the convergence of global AI and Semiconductor. We are confident that our participation will reinforce our position as a frontrunner in shaping the future of the global semiconductor industry.”

As SemiKong drives down semiconductor production costs, consumers could see more powerful smartphones, laptops, and smart home devices at lower prices within the next few years.

Aitomatic, Tokyo Electron, and FPT Software are all AI Alliance members. Founded in 2023, the AI Alliance builds, enables, and advocates for open innovation across the AI technology landscape, including software, data and models, safety, security and trust, tooling, evaluation, hardware, education, open science, and advocacy.

SemiKong was developed as one of AI Alliance core projects addressing substantial cross-community challenges and providing an opportunity for individual contributors and members to collaborate, build, and make an impact on the future of AI.

Dr. Anthony Annunziata, IBM Director of AI Open Innovation and AI Alliance Engagement, commented: “This work exemplifies how The AI Alliance’s mission of open collaboration can bring together diverse expertise to drive advancement in applying AI to critical industries like semiconductor manufacturing.”

SemiKong will be available for download on HuggingFace and GitHub. It serves as a foundation for companies to develop proprietary models while leveraging industry-wide knowledge. The next, more powerful version of SemiKong is planned for December 2024, with the first process-specific models expected by September 2024.

The collaborators are committed to ongoing R&D, aiming to build an ecosystem of AI tools that will propel the semiconductor industry into a new era of innovation and efficiency. This breakthrough could accelerate progress in fields from quantum computing to renewable energy technologies.

For more information, visit https://www.semikong.ai.

About Aitomatic:
Silicon Valley-based Aitomatic is a leader in Industrial Generative-AI, specializing in advanced AI models for semiconductor manufacturing. CEO Dr. Christopher Nguyen, with expertise in both semiconductor and AI technologies honed at Stanford, Intel, Google, and Panasonic, drives the company’s innovation. Aitomatic’s OpenSSA-based products, aiKO and aiVA, capture and convert human domain expertise into precise AI agents, making it a sought-after partner for semiconductor enterprises worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.aitomatic.com/.

About FPT Software:
FPT Software, a subsidiary of FPT Corporation, is a global technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam, with $1 billion in revenue (2023) and over 30,000 employees in 30 countries. The company champions complex business opportunities and challenges with its world-class services in Advanced Analytics, AI, Digital Platforms, Cloud, Hyperautomation, IoT, Low-code, and so on. It has partnered with over 1,000+ clients worldwide, 91 of which are Fortune Global 500 companies in Aviation, Automotive, Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Utilities, and more. For more information, please visit https://fptsoftware.com/

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Elise Nguyen
Aitomatic
elise@aitomatic.com

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DTGO partners with leading AI software company SenseTime to launch “DTLM”, a new trilingual LLM for Thai, Chinese, and English

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BANGKOK, July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DTGO Corporation Limited, the parent group of MQDC, has partnered with SenseTime, a leading AI software company headquartered in Hong Kong, to develop DTLM (DTGO Large Language Model).

DTLM is a large language model (LLM) that leverages AI development expertise and ownership of DTGO and SenseTime’s big data for proficiency in three languages: Thai, Chinese, and English. The model is designed to efficiently meet multilingual requirements across these three languages, offering high-performance capabilities in each while understanding the local Thai language and culture.

Mr. Kittikun Potivanakul, Chief Technology Officer of DTGO, said that DTLM, DTGO’s first Thai LLM product, has been developed to accurately and thoroughly answer questions in Thai. It has achieved higher test results on the MMLU (Massive Multitask Language Understanding) benchmark than other Thai LLMs.

Through the collaboration with SenseTime, DTLM is an LLM that is built upon the company’s leading SenseNova Large Model Series. At the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai last week, SenseTime unveiled its upgraded SenseNova 5.5 Large Model. Leveraging SenseNova 5.5’s significantly enhanced language capabilities, extensive knowledge database, and high information density, DTLM is able to engage in natural and responsive real-time conversations.

DTLM is the world’s first model to work efficiently in these three languages. Developed using machine learning technology that doesn’t rely solely on translation, DTLM provides an authentically local generative AI experience, including reading texts, asking questions, and responding naturally and quickly in real-time.

By empowering Thai customers with this innovative AI solution, DTLM aims to drive growth across various sectors and further enrich Thailand’s AI ecosystem, opening new opportunities and possibilities.

DTLM will initially focus on corporate clients, offering them cost-effective usage, helping control expenses efficiently, and incorporating a digital trust system for clients who require a highly dependable model.

DTLM can be applied in various ways, especially in vertical industries where internal organizational data can be used in conjunction with LLM to effectively answer questions about internal knowledge. It can also be used to develop services and external applications, such as in university libraries.

“We won’t stop here,” said Mr. Kittikun Potivanakul. “The world of technology is advancing rapidly, and we must develop to keep pace with industry advancements. In the near future, the DTLM model will be able to support usage for the general public as well. 

“DTGO established Quinnnova as a subsidiary because we saw the potential for IoT and AI development, as well as opportunities to develop it further into one of the high-potential businesses of the future.”

Professor Lin Da Hua, Co-Founder, Executive Director, Chief Scientist for AI Infrastructure and Large Model of SenseTime, said, “We are excited to introduce DTLM, our first large language model built upon the leading SenseNova Large Model Series and tailored for the Thai community. Coupled with DTGO’s deep expertise of the local landscape, we hope that DTLM’s ability to understand the Thai language and culture will better address the diverse needs of Thai customers and businesses. Together, we will continue to drive innovation with DTGO and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions for our clients in Thailand and Southeast Asia that are effective, cost-efficient, and sustainable.”

DTGO is active across various sectors and in societal contribution. The group’s main business is MQDC, a leading real estate developer. DTGO emphasizes the importance of implementing leading technologies and innovations in all aspects of its operations, whether under the group or its subsidiaries.

(From left to right): Mr. Jeff Shi, President of APAC of SenseTime; Professor Lin Da Hua, Co-founder, Executive Director, and Chief Scientist for AI Infrastructure and Large Model of SenseTime; Mr. Kittikun Potivanakul, Chief Technology Officer of DTGO Corporation Limited; and Mr. Songpol Polruth, President of Quinnnova Cooperation Limited, at the MOU signing ceremony between DTGO, Quinnnova Cooperation and SenseTime.
(From left to right): Mr. Jeff Shi, President of APAC of SenseTime; Professor Lin Da Hua, Co-founder, Executive Director, and Chief Scientist for AI Infrastructure and Large Model of SenseTime; Mr. Kittikun Potivanakul, Chief Technology Officer of DTGO Corporation Limited; and Mr. Songpol Polruth, President of Quinnnova Cooperation Limited, at the MOU signing ceremony between DTGO, Quinnnova Cooperation and SenseTime.


About Quinnnova Corporation
Quinnnova Corporation is a leading IT consulting company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLM) for enterprise use. It aims to transform businesses, reduce costs, and add value through cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making quality across various industries. Additionally, Quinnnova offers ESG consulting services to help organizations implement sustainable business practices.

Quinnnova Corporation has been entrusted by DTGO as the sole distributor to deliver AI solutions, including DTLM (DTGO Language Model), an AI that excels in Thai-English-Chinese languages, as well as comprehensive AI solutions to enhance management efficiency, customer service, and data analysis for business organizations in Thailand.

About SenseTime:
SenseTime is a leading AI software company founded in Hong Kong SAR in 2014, focused on creating a better AI-empowered future through innovation. Upholding a vision of advancing the interconnection of the physical and digital worlds with AI, driving sustainable productivity growth and seamless interactive experiences, SenseTime is committed to advancing the state of the art in AI research, developing scalable and affordable AI software platforms that benefit businesses, people and society, and attracting and nurturing top talents, shaping the future together.

With our roots in the academic world, we invest in our original and cutting-edge research that allows us to offer and continuously improve industry-leading, full-stack AI capabilities, covering key fields across perception intelligence, decision intelligence, AI-enabled content generation and AI-enabled content enhancement, as well as key capabilities in AI chips, sensors and computing infrastructure. Our proprietary AI infrastructure, SenseCore, allows us to develop powerful and efficient AI software platforms that are scalable and adaptable for a wide range of applications.

Today, our technologies are trusted by customers and partners in many industry verticals including Generative AI, Traditional AI and Smart Auto.

SenseTime Group Inc. (stock code: 0020.HK) has successfully listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX). We have offices in markets including Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, Macau, Japan, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and South Korea, etc., as well as presence in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. For more information, please visit SenseTime’s website as well as its LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube pages.

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Kuaishou Unveils Comprehensive AI Models, Reshaping Content and Commercial Ecosystem with AI

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BEIJING, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Kuaishou Technology (HKD Counter Stock Code: 01024 / RMB Counter Stock Code: 81024) (together with its subsidiaries and consolidated affiliated entities, hereinafter referred to as “Kuaishou” or the “Company”), a leading content community and social platform, made its first collective debut of AI models at a forum hosted on July 6th, titled “New AI • New Applications • New Ecosystem” (the “Forum”), as part of the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (“WAIC”). During the Forum, Kuaishou showcased its comprehensive AI model matrix, including advanced functionalities for its video generation model “Kling” (可灵) and image generation model “Kolors” (可图), among others.

At the Forum, the third upgrade of Kling was released following the release of the image-to-video and video extension functions within the past month. Kling is now accessible via web portal (https://klingai.kuaishou.com). Together with the high-definition version of Kling, the new features unveiled at WAIC include start and end frame control and shot control capabilities. Additionally, the duration for single text-to-video generation for creators has been extended to 10 seconds. Kolors has been officially open-sourced to foster industry vitality and build a more prosperous text-to-image model community ecosystem.

AI technology innovation has always been the driving force behind Kuaishou’s development, covering multiple areas such as content creation, understanding, and recommendation while also continuously advancing the smart operation level of Kuaishou’s commercial ecosystem. Mr. Gai Kun, Senior Vice President of Kuaishou and head of the User Growth and Operation Business and Community Science Line, stated, “Kuaishou will remain committed to investing in AI, vigorously driving technological innovation and bringing users the best AI technology.”

Kuaishou’s AI Models Debut: Reshaping Content Creation, Understanding and Recommendations

Mr. Gai outlined the Company’s AI model matrix, which includes the KwaiYii (快意) large language model, recommendation large model, and visual generation model as key components. These models span content creation, understanding, recommendation and other aspects, playing a crucial role in enhancing Kuaishou’s commercial ecosystem. Notably, the recommendation model, SIM (Search-based Interest Model), with its scale of 10 trillion parameters, is one of the world’s leading recommendation systems. Its next-generation architecture, ACT (Action Transformer), is expected to add hundreds of millions of minutes of daily user time spent on the Kuaishou App, significantly enhancing user engagement and activity.

“We are dedicated to investing in and innovating large model technology to extract true value from real-world scenarios to meet genuine user needs,” stated Mr. Zhang Di, Vice President of Kuaishou and head of the AI Model team. “Through large model technology, we aim to reshape Kuaishou’s business by enhancing understanding, innovating interaction and exploring content generation. In content creation, we will develop a new generation of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (“AIGC”) creation tools to offer a user-friendly, smart content creation experience. Additionally, we will enhance Kuaishou’s content understanding and distribution system for an improved user experience.”

Drawing on the KwaiYii large model, Kuaishou has developed video script generation, real-time live streaming script generation, and advertising lead customer service, all integrated with digital human technology. These advancements help advertisers produce high-quality video and live streaming content affordably, thereby improving lead conversion efficiency. In June 2024, Kuaishou’s peak daily spending from clients utilizing AIGC marketing materials exceeded RMB20 million, showcasing the enormous commercial potential of large models.

Ms. Liu Xiao, head of Kuaishou’s External Commercialization and AI Products, highlighted the success of nearly 20,000 merchants who have leveraged smart operations using AI model capabilities on the Kuaishou platform over the past six months, resulting in significant returns. In June 2024, compared to January 2024, the number of monthly active AIGC customers increased eightfold, the monthly GMV expanded 64 times, and the platform’s AIGC advertising revenue scale increased 12 times. Ms. Liu emphasized the ongoing empowerment of merchants with new, innovative business tools like Magnetic Creation, Nuwa Digital Human, and Pi Digital Employee. She stated, “We will continue to deepen the application of AI technology in commercialization, constantly innovating and developing to deliver more value for our customers.”

Kling AI Web Version Unveiled, with Advanced Frame and Shot Control Features

Following the introduction of image-to-video and video extension functions, Kling has embraced its third major upgrade within a month. The web version is now officially online. During the Forum, Kuaishou announced a significant upgrade to Kling’s foundational AI model, introducing enhanced high-definition quality as well as new editing capabilities like start and end frame control and shot control. Additionally, the maximum duration for single text-to-video creations has been extended to 10 seconds, marking the longest duration available to ordinary users in the industry for the present.

Kling, the world’s first video generation large model truly available to ordinary users, launched its text-to-video function on June 6th. At the Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, it unveiled additional new features including image-to-video and video extension capabilities, enabling the creation of videos up to approximately three minutes in length. Based on real-world physical laws, the videos produced by Kling exhibit cinematic quality and dynamic effects, simulating lifelike physical movements with large motion and surpassing the constraints of traditional video generation technologies. This breakthrough has not only garnered praise locally but has also sparked considerable international attention, heightening global interest in China’s advancements in AI technology.

To date, over 500,000 users have applied for access to Kling’s beta test, with the number of generated videos reaching 7 million. Popular creations such as “Old Photo Revival” have gone viral due to their emotional impact. Kuaishou will continue to focus on improving the model’s foundational quality, enhancing video clarity and introducing more innovative features to meet diverse user needs.

Mr. Wan Pengfei, head of Kuaishou’s Visual Generation and Interaction Center, stated that the latest release of Kling brings significant enhancements in seven areas: motion generation, generation duration, adherence to physical laws, video quality, command response, image-to-video conversion and video control. These upgrades enable the creation of clearer and more manageable videos of 10 seconds or longer.

Notably, the trailer for China’s first original AIGC fantasy short play, “Legendary Mirrors of Mountains and Seas: Splitting Waves,” premiered during the Forum, with Kling providing extensive technical support for the short play. The rapid advancement of AIGC technology has infused fresh vitality into the short play industry, significantly boosting the efficiency of short play production, creation, and operation.

Furthermore, to inspire AI enthusiasts, Kuaishou launched the inaugural Kling x KuaiYing (快影) video creation contest “A Surge of Inspiration” at the Forum. This contest, in collaboration with six top institutions, boasts a prize pool exceeding RMB300,000. Additionally, the contest launched the “Kling x Astral Short Plays (星芒短剧)” creator incubation program, inviting winners from each category to join a creator support program. This program offers notable visibility, cash rewards, and opportunities for direct engagement with industry professionals.

Kolors Goes Open Source to Foster a Thriving Ecosystem for Text-to-Image Models

In the field of image generation large models, Kuaishou’s Kolors is at the industry forefront, boasting several core advantages including advanced semantic understanding, high-quality photographic visuals, and multi-condition controllable stylized generation capabilities. In the evaluation conducted by China’s authoritative organization, the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence Institute, Kolors scored 75.23, ranking second globally in the text-to-image model area.

Kolors integrates Kuaishou’s extensive expertise in large language models, trained on billions of Chinese-language data points, making it the most proficient Chinese text-to-image model available. Its overall performance outshines both open-source models like SDXL/SD3 and closed-source models like Midjourney, setting a new benchmark for image generation in Chinese contexts. During the Forum, Kuaishou announced that Kolors would be officially open-sourced, aiming to energize the industry and foster a more prosperous community ecosystem for text-to-image models.

Additionally, the China Computer Federation (CCF) announced a collaboration with Kuaishou to establish the “CCF-Kuaishou Large Model Explorer Fund,” with the fund application channel opening concurrently. This fund plans to launch 12 research projects by the end of 2024, with topics eligible for up to RMB300,000 in support. The fund aims to address the rapid development of AI technology and the industry’s urgent demand for cutting-edge technology, focusing on the key technical research and development of the next generation of large models.

Mr. Gai reaffirmed that going forward, “Kuaishou will remain committed to investing in AI, vigorously driving technological innovation and bringing users the best AI technology.”

About Kuaishou

Kuaishou is a leading content community and social platform with its mission to be the most customer-obsessed company in the world. Kuaishou has relentlessly been focusing on serving its customers and creating value for them through the continual innovation and optimization of its products and services. At Kuaishou, any user can chronicle and share their life experiences through short videos and live streams and showcase their talents. Working closely with content creators and businesses together, Kuaishou provides product and service offerings that address various user needs that arise naturally, including entertainment, online marketing services, e-commerce, online games, online knowledge-sharing, and more.

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Kuaishou Technology
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Feldspar to Build World’s First Sensor-Enabled Running Track To Boost Athlete Performance And Transform Live Sports Experiences

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  • For the first time, integrated sensing technologies will capture athletes’ footsteps directly on the track, transforming performance analysis through real-time data.
  • Through patent-pending technologies, the performance running track will enable athletes to achieve faster running speeds, beyond what is currently possible.
  • Paving the way to new visually captivating experiences for live sports fans, the track is the first of its kind to offer historically hard-to-reach insights and real-time analytics.
  • AI-driven data analytics tool to help transform coaching, allowing athletes to train and compete more effectively, identify risk areas of potential injuries.

LONDON, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Feldspar Limited [“Feldspar”], the UK-based technology company, today announced that it is building the world’s first sensor-enabled performance running track, poised to redefine athletic performance and live sports entertainment. This pioneering innovation represents the first major technological advancement in track and field running in nearly 60 years, laying the foundation for an unparalleled new immersive experience in live sports.

For the first time, Feldspar’s performance running track will incorporate advanced sensors in addition to camera-based methods to directly measure the movement of athletes through their footsteps and stride to capture data in real-time, bringing new levels of precision in analysing running performance. 

Feldspar’s next-generation modular sports flooring and tracking software solution will integrate patent-pending technologies and state-of-the-art materials into the track design, enabling a novel and unprecedented way of energy return and conversion*. This performance innovation will allow athletes to achieve a faster running speed compared to what is currently possible today and push the boundaries of human performance.

Offering complex and historically hard-to-access data, such as stride length, acceleration rate and max velocity in real-time, this technology has the potential to revolutionise the spectator experience at live sports events as well as to attract new enthusiasts who value innovative, visually captivating, and tech-driven premier sports entertainment. 

To further enhance performance, Feldspar will also integrate an AI-powered data analytics tool and sports tracking software intended to redefine professional coaching and optimise training for athletes. This includes adjusting competition strategy before, during and after races, and identifying potential areas of injuries based on granular individual data and in-depth athlete profiles. 

Alvina Chen, Founder and CEO of Feldspar said, “While we have seen a high level of innovation in running shoes, apparel, and training methods in recent years, it’s incredible that the modern synthetic running track itself has remained largely unchanged since the 1968 Summer Olympics.”  

Chen continued, “There is a huge opportunity in revolutionising this sport. By digitising the running track Feldspar is not only providing new avenues for athletes’ development and pushing the boundaries of human performance but also moving athletics towards a new era of exhilarating, high-energy live international events, similar to what we see in other sports, like football and motorsports.”

Chen added, “Our ambition with our next generation running track is to set a new benchmark for athlete performance and fan engagement for future world competitions, including the Olympic Games, and beyond.” 

Feldspar is working with the UK’s top engineers, industrial designers, and data scientists to develop the high-performance, premium running track prototype, with real-time testing set to begin later this year. Production of the flooring solution is expected to begin in 2025.

Founded by former professional track runner Alvina Chen, the inspiration to reinvent the running track struck during her international racing career.

The company has secured initial backing from Hong Kong-based investors which will be used to develop the high-performance running track prototype.

Follow Feldspar to receive the latest news on the product and the what’s next.  

* Feldspar’s performance flooring is intended to be able to convert significantly more of a runner’s energy from vertical to horizontal, which enables a faster running speed. It also has the potential to provide substantially higher energy return, compared to other commercially available sports flooring used in premier athletic competitions today. This is based on Feldspar’s modelling.

About Feldspar 
Feldspar is a technology company with a vision to transform athletics with the world’s first integrated smart flooring system. Engineered to boost the performance of athletes and elevate fan engagement at global sports events, the innovative solution seamlessly integrates cutting-edge flooring and sensor technology into the modular track, setting a new standard in the industry. For more information, visit www.feldsparsport.com.

Media contact: press@feldsparsport.com 

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Feldspar's next-generation running track set to transform live sports experiences
Feldspar’s next-generation running track set to transform live sports experiences
Feldspar's digital running track boosts athlete performance.
Feldspar’s digital running track boosts athlete performance.
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EaseUS Partition Master V18.8 Released with FAT-exFAT Conversion and Dual-OS Clone

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NEW YORK, July 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — EaseUS, the leading provider of disk management software, has just released an update to their popular disk partition manager software – EaseUS Partition Master 18.8. This update brings with it 3 highly-requested features: the ability to convert FAT file systems to exFAT without data loss, slave disk clone, and migrate dual-OS to another drive.

Key Features of FAT to exFAT Conversion

The FAT to exFAT conversion feature in EaseUS Partition Master 18.8 provides a time-saving solution and ensures the safety of your data during the conversion process, preventing any loss or corruption.

  • No data loss
  • Efficient conversion
  • No partition size limit

Key Features of Slave Disk Clone

With a high success rate, the slave disk clone feature in EaseUS Partition Master 18.8 ensures a seamless duplication process without any data loss.

  • High success rate
  • Beginners-friendly with timely prompts
  • Rich application scenarios

Key Features of Dual-OS Migration to Another Drive

The Dual-OS Migration to Another Drive feature in EaseUS Partition Master 18.8 allows for seamless migration with the added convenience of automatically booting from the destination drive.

  • One-click booting from the destination drive
  • Smooth migration without hiccups

From Make Tech Easier

“After testing the Pro version of EaseUS Partition Master, it becomes very clear that it is indeed a well-designed, one-stop disk partitioning solution with all of the features a non-techie Windows user would need to resize and manage their partitions.”

Pricing and Availability:

EaseUS Partition Master Free Edition is available here:
https://www.easeus.com/partition-manager/epm-free.html

EaseUS Partition Master Professional Edition is available at:
https://www.easeus.com/partition-manager/epm-pro.html

EaseUS Partition Master Enterprise Edition is available at:
https://www.easeus.com/partition-manager/epm-enterprise.html

About EaseUS Software:

The company provides professional IT solutions for home, education and SMB users, service providers as well as international corporations in data recovery, backup software, system optimization and partition manager on both Windows and Mac platforms. For Windows OS, its major products are Data Recovery Wizard, EaseUS Todo Backup, EaseUS Partition Master and EaseUS CleanGenius. For Mac OS, it has EaseUS Mac Data Recovery Wizard and CleanGenius.

“EaseUS” is registered trademark of CHENGDU Yiwo Tech Development Co., Ltd. All other trademarks acknowledged.

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Macquarie University: Preparing Students to Thrive in the Dynamic Age of AI

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In recent years global upheavals including COVID-19, geopolitical shifts, and economic disruptions, compounded by the rapid advancement of AI technologies, have created widespread uncertainty. To overcome these challenges, institutions such as Macquarie University are playing a vital role in preparing students for the future of work.

HANOI, Vietnam, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Macquarie University leaders, including Professor Yvonne Breyer, Deputy Dean, and David Sams, Executive Director of Macquarie Business School (MQBS), recently held a masterclass on “Future-Proofing Your Career” in Vietnam. The visit aimed to engage with students, universities and key stakeholders in the education sector to address the challenges presented by the rapidly changing global landscape.

The Evolving Workplace and the Rise of AI 
According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023, up to a quarter of jobs will be transformed within the next five years. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key driver of this change, with nearly 75% of companies surveyed planning to adopt AI technologies. While some jobs may be automated, AI is also expected to create new opportunities. The report highlights the crucial role of human talent in navigating this evolving landscape.

This trend extends to Vietnam.  A January 2024 IMF analysis suggests that nearly 40% of coding and testing engineer positions in Vietnam could be affected. However, Vietnam is proactively addressing this challenge by aiming to become an AI innovation hub for ASEAN by 2030.

Lifelong Learning: The Key to Staying Ahead
During the visit, Professor Breyer emphasized the importance of developing adaptable and transferable skills, especially for business students. She shared the top five skills for 2024 and coming years, highlighting the growing need for complex problem-solving and self-efficacy skills, such as motivation and curiosity.

Figure 1- Professor Yvonne Breyer leading the Masterclass “Future-Proofing Your Career” for Vietnamese students
Figure 1- Professor Yvonne Breyer leading the Masterclass “Future-Proofing Your Career” for Vietnamese students

She also underlined that the key to a successful career lies in lifelong learning. Macquarie University equips students with adaptable skills, such as analytical and creative thinking, resilience, and a passion for continuous learning. These skills are essential to navigate disrupted workplaces and thrive in evolving job markets.

During the Masterclass, David Sams, MQBS Executive Director, debunked the myth that business graduates struggle to find jobs. According to Mandala report 2023, MQBS graduates are in high demand by top companies such as Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, Quantium, CBA, Telstra and more.

This strong demand reflects Macquarie’s commitment to industry connections and equipping students with the skills employers need to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape. From day one, Macquarie students gain opportunities to develop into well-rounded graduates, capable of exploring, honing, and applying the knowledge, skills, and attributes that are most desired in the workplace.

Embrace the Future with Macquarie University
Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, is a comprehensive, research-intensive university, internationally recognized for teaching and research excellence.  It offers a wide range of exceptional undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees. Additionally, Macquarie boasts one of the Australia’s most generous scholarship programs, benefiting international students, including those from Vietnam.

Established in 1964 with a focus on innovation, Macquarie University enrolls over 44,000 students and 3,000 staff in Australia’s largest high-tech precinct. This prime location provides students with exceptional research opportunities and industry connections preparing them for future careers.

By promoting lifelong learning and providing essential skills, Macquarie University ensures its graduates are “future-proofed” for success in the exciting and dynamic age of AI.

For more information on Macquarie University, please visit https://www.mq.edu.au/ 

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Driving AI Forward: Coohom Cloud’s Groundbreaking 2D and 3D Interior Data Solutions Revealed at CVPR 2024

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HANGZHOU, China, June 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Coohom Cloud, a leading provider of data services and solutions for the AI industry, proudly unveiled its latest advancements in 2D and 3D interior dataset products at the Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) 2024. This preeminent event, held from June 17-21 in Seattle, brought together top researchers, scientists, and industry leaders to explore breakthroughs in computer vision, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and much more.

Photorealism Comparison: Real World Image vs. Synthetic Image
Photorealism Comparison: Real World Image vs. Synthetic Image

Embodied intelligence emerged as a focal point at CVPR this year, representing an advanced field that merges computer vision, machine learning, and robotics. The demand for large-scale and high-quality datasets has become increasingly evident, whether for training humanoid robots or constructing robust AI models.

Coohom Cloud was established by Koolab Innovation Laboratory of MANYCORE TECH INC. in 2017, after realizing that many industries were on the verge of significant investments in high-quality data. MANYCORE TECH INC. is a leading global cloud based interior design software platform, Coohom Cloud leverages its parent company MANYCORE TECH INC.’s extensive indoor data resources, combined with high-performance rendering engines and advanced data processing technologies, to deliver realistic and physically accurate 2D and 3D interior datasets and services to the AI industry.

In 2018, MANYCORE TECH INC. collaborated with Imperial College London and the University of Southern California to introduce the InteriorNet, which was then the largest publicly available indoor scene dataset. Building upon this, the MANYCORE TECH INC.’s platform now generate over 400,000 3D designs daily and houses approximately 360 million 3D models, encompassing furniture, appliances, household items, and more. This forms a robust data foundation provided by Coohom Cloud for research in indoor environment understanding, 3D reconstruction, robotics simulation and beyond.

Regarding 2D image rendering technology, Coohom Cloud employs a proprietary rendering engine to capture image data in diverse indoor settings through adjusting camera parameters, path trajectories, lighting conditions, etc., resulting in 2D datasets in formats such as RGB, depth, semantic, normal, point cloud, and others. This capability allows Coohom Cloud to produce 300,000 sets of 2D datasets daily, serving as ample training materials for AI agents’ navigation, visual perception, and environmental understanding capabilities.

To provide cost-effective data service solutions, Coohom Cloud utilizes its self-developed data processing engine designed for efficient data transformation, converting the accumulated database into formats suitable for AI training. This data engine can offer more comprehensive support on the physical, diversity, and data labeling fronts.

Physical Enhancement: Embodied intelligence’s real-world interactive capabilities are a key indicator of its level of intelligence. Coohom Cloud integrates cutting-edge simulation platforms like NVIDIA Isaac Sim to create 3D environments with realistic physical properties, allowing robots to undergo extensive interaction testing within a virtual realm. This significantly reduces training costs, enhances training safety, and improves repeatability.

Environment Augmentation: Coohom Cloud’s environment enhancement tool enriches the complexity of virtual environments through model element diversification, material variations, as well as lighting adjustments, etc. to simulate the diversity and complexity of the real world, enhancing the adaptability and generalization ability of robots.

Segmentation & Annotation: Coohom Cloud utilizes advanced synthetic data generation techniques to customize segmentation and annotation data, supporting various labels such as semantics, materials, spatial states. This approach significantly enhances data processing efficiency and accuracy.

Moreover, Coohom Cloud remains committed to exploring additional possibilities and value for computer vision and the entire AI field through technological innovation and industry partnerships.

About MANYCORE TECH INC.

MANYCORE TECH INC. is a leading global cloud based interior design software platform founded in November 2011. Specializing in the development and application of cloud based design software systems, the company aims to “Realizing Imagination”. MANYCORE TECH INC. provides software products and digital solutions for design rendering, marketing display, production integration, and construction implementation in home decoration, commercial spaces, and real estate construction. The company’s focus on cutting-edge research in computer graphics and AI has resulted in multiple research papers being selected for top international academic conferences such as SIGGRAPH Asia, CVPR, ECCV, and BMVC.

About Coohom Cloud

Coohom Cloud is a professional data service provider incubated by the parent company, MANYCORE TECH INC.’s innovation laboratory in 2017. Building upon the outstanding interior design digital assets of the parent company globally, Coohom Cloud offers an array of dataset services, including interior synthetic data generation and 3D virtual assets creation. This aims to accelerate the advancement of diverse industries such as AIGC, Robotics, AI Agents, XR and more. 

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OnePlus Ace 3 Pro Equipped with Pixelworks Visual Processor Uplevels the Mobile Gaming Experience

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Enhanced rendering acceleration solution brings a cooler and more immersive high-frame-rate visual experience to consumers

SHANGHAI, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW), a leading provider of visual processing solutions, announced today the newly launched OnePlus Ace 3 Pro smartphone incorporates Pixelworks’ X7 Gen 2 visual processor. With the adoption of neural network algorithms, the visual processor’s AI-based distributed computing architecture offloads significant rendering pressure from the application processor, while enhancing the smartphone’s overall rendering capability and display quality. Notably, as OnePlus’ latest IRX-certified smartphone, the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro is primed to deliver an exceptional visual gaming experience for multiple IRX-certified games. The IRX rending acceleration ecosystem brings together the perspective of game content creators with the built-in advantages of the Pixelworks visual processor, resulting in superior allocation of rendering power as well as dedicated tuning for optimal visual display performance across different game scenarios.

The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro features the OnePlus’ newly unveiled Glacier Battery technology, which is specially designed for high performance smartphones. This advanced technology brings a unique paring of 6100mAh battery and 100W fast charging to the industry. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., OnePlus Ace 3 Pro has an overall AnTuTu score of 2,326,659 points. The smartphone not only possesses unparalleled battery life, but also boasts ace performance. In terms of gaming experience, the incorporated Pixelworks visual processor serves as a crucial element of OnePlus’ Super Frame Rate and Picture Quality Engine, continuously enhancing the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro’s rendering efficiency and display quality to deliver comprehensive optimization of gaming visuals and performance.

AI-based Distributed Rendering Architecture Intelligently Optimizes Allocation of Computing Power, Enabling Simultaneous 120fps and 1.5K Super Resolution

The Pixelworks X7 Gen 2 visual processor, featuring AI distributed rendering architecture, integrates ultra-low latency MotionEngine® technology and high efficiency AI-based super resolution. This allows the smartphone’s application processor to render at as low as 1/4 of the game’s frame rate and only 1/4 of the image resolution, while still achieving highly immersive visuals with content displayed at up to 120fps and 1.5K resolution. By optimizing the allocation of computing power, the solution delivers a cooler and longer gaming experience due to lower system power consumption. The ultra-low latency MotionEngine® technology enhances the frame rate of game content, effectively reducing screen jitter caused by mismatches between the native frame rate and the screen refresh rate, and improving the smoothness and stability of motion pictures. Built on Pixelworks’ internally developed efficient neural network engine, the AI-based super resolution technology intelligently scales the image resolution of games leveraging trained deep learning to achieve more natural and clear picture quality. This results in displayed character lines appearing smoother and with more complete details. Within a game assistant’s Super Frame Rate and Picture Quality interface, users can choose different optimization modes according to their preferences to enjoy a more immersive and lifelike gaming experience.

Built-in Game Interface Options to Utilize IRX Rendering Acceleration Offers Gamers a Uniquely Authentic Gaming World Endorsed by Game Creators

Pixelworks provides IRX end-to-end gaming experience tuning services for IRX-certified devices, enabling game creators to participate in deploying the rendering acceleration power of Pixelworks’ visual processors to deliver excellent gaming experiences to consumers. In addition to featuring high picture quality, low power consumption and premium game performance, IRX serves as a proven ecosystem for integrating dedicated tuning for games that aligns with the original creative intent. Users can enable IRX gaming experience with one click in the game interface, achieving a perfect blend of visual technology and art endorsed by game creators. Currently, multiple IRX-certified games are available on OnePlus Ace 3 Pro, including Diablo: Immortal, Justice Mobile, Earth: Revival, Call of Duty Mobile (Chinese version), Revelation Mobile, Persona 5: The Phantom X, One Piece Fighting Path and Crystal of Atlan. As the IRX rendering acceleration ecosystem and content continue to expand, additional IRX-certified games are expected to be made available on the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro.

“Last year, the OnePlus Ace 3 debuted with the Pixelworks X7 Gen 2 visual processor featuring AI-based distributed rendering architecture, allowing users to enjoy higher frame rates and more stunning visual quality with lower system power consumption.” said Kinder Liu, President and COO of OnePlus, “This year, the upgraded OnePlus Ace 3 Pro continues to advance the gaming experience with Pixelworks, offering users selectable optimization modes to further enhance their gaming adventures. As an IRX-certified smartphone, the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro also provides consumers with access to the latest IRX-certified games, allowing users to experience the creator’s vision up close and enjoy cooler and smoother mobile gaming. We hope that with the continued expansion of the IRX gaming ecosystem, we can continuously surpass our previous best and bring even better gaming experiences to end users.”

“As a smartphone with flagship performance aimed at the mid-range market, the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro has fully extended its performance advantages in gaming.” said Ting Xiong, President of Pixelworks China, “The high-performance processor, high-quality screen, large storage and long battery life all lay a solid foundation for running high-load games. We are pleased to participate in the optimized gaming experience delivered by the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro. From a hardware perspective, Pixelworks helps the smartphone GPU offload rendering pressure to ensure cooler and smoother gaming with higher picture quality. At the game content level, Pixelworks continuously balances the game’s performance and artistic expression to enrich and diversify the gaming experience for consumers. In the future, we hope to expand and deepen our collaboration with OnePlus as well as additional gaming ecosystem partners, and together bring new possibilities to mobile gaming.”

About OnePlus

OnePlus is a pioneering and performance-oriented brand under OPPO. The company brings together a group of engineers who dare to challenge the limits of the industry, pursue cutting-edge technologies, and pay attention to quality details. OnePlus sticks to its “Never Settle” mantra and provides technology enthusiasts with exquisitely designed devices featuring ultimate performance, specially designed texture, and flagship user experience.

About Pixelworks

Pixelworks provides industry-leading content creation, video delivery and display processing solutions and technology that enable highly authentic viewing experiences with superior visual quality, across all screens – from cinema to smartphone and beyond. The Company has more than 20 years of history delivering image processing innovation to leading providers of consumer electronics, professional displays and video streaming services.

In July 2023, Pixelworks announced its new IRX gaming experience brand. As a brand targeted at smartphone users, IRX is grounded on Pixelworks’ profound visual processing and rendering technologies coupling with in-depth tuning services with consideration on games’ characteristic. This combination leverages Pixelworks’ expertise to optimize the performance and display quality for various mobile games, thus providing end users with unparalleled mobile gaming experiences.

For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.pixelworks.com.

Note: Pixelworks, MotionEngine and the Pixelworks logo are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc. Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


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Wondershare Filmora 13.5 Unveils Upgraded AI Toolkit for Creators

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VANCOUVER, BC, June 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wondershare has announced the latest update to its industry-leading video editing software, Filmora 13.5. This version introduces upgraded features designed to augment editors’ creativity and improve efficiency while delivering high-quality professional content.

Wondershare Filmora 13.5 Unveils Upgraded AI Toolkit for Creators
Wondershare Filmora 13.5 Unveils Upgraded AI Toolkit for Creators

Filmora 13.5 enhances its text capabilities by introducing a new Curved Text feature, providing users unparalleled control over titles, captions, and subtitles. This update also expands Filmora’s AI-powered toolset, complementing its existing content generation features with two notable additions: a new AI Sticker Generator and Voice Cloning for the AI Text-To-Speech feature. These improvements further cement Filmora’s position as a versatile video editing platform, catering to the evolving needs of today’s creators.

Filmora 13.5 enhances its AI Text-To-Speech tool, now featuring advanced voice replication technology. This innovative feature supports 16 languages, breaking the language barrier with a comprehensive range of linguistic options. Within 30 seconds, users can instantly clone and generate a similar voice that replicates speaking speed, intonation, and accent.

The standout AI Sticker Generator expands Filmora’s extensive asset generation capabilities, giving users even more creative choices. Users can input text prompts, select a style, and generate unique stickers that can be applied directly to the timeline or exported independently. This feature expands Filmora’s asset pool, meeting niche demands and offering creators a comprehensive range of top-tier resources.

Filmora 13.5 also introduces a Curved Text feature, opening new possibilities for creating eye-catching visual effects. This tool is perfect for social media videos, educational content, creative projects, and advertising production. It grants editors unparalleled control over editing text that captures viewers’ attention and improves engagement.

These new features cater to a diverse audience, including content creators, freelancers, marketers, influencers, small business owners, and beginners eager to learn video editing. By simplifying complex editing tasks and providing innovative tools, Filmora 13.5 enables users to produce high-quality, professional-looking content more efficiently. Filmora 13.5 continues Wondershare’s commitment to making cutting-edge technology accessible to everyone, integrating innovative AI functions with an intuitive user interface to empower creators to bring their visions to life.

About Filmora

Filmora is designed with its user in mind, featuring smoother performance and an intuitive user interface. With advanced AI functions, over 220,000 creative assets, commercially available music, 3D LUTs, effects, and pre-set templates, you have everything you need to perfect your creative vision. Filmora is available on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. To try it for free, visit filmora.wondershare.com. Follow Wondershare Filmora on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to learn more.

About Wondershare

As a renowned global leader in creativity and productivity solutions, Wondershare is dedicated to making cutting-edge technology accessible to everyone, fostering increased efficiency and creativity. Our commitment to excellence has been recognized through prestigious accolades from organizations like The Shorty Awards, G2, and GetApp. With a user base spanning over 100 million individuals across 150 countries, we offer diverse software solutions encompassing video editing, PDF manipulation, data recovery, diagram creation, graphic design, and more.

CONTACT: irisl@wondershare.com

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SUSE Launches Cloud Elevate Partner Program to Drive Cloud Growth

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Empowering ecosystem partners to deliver exceptional customer experiences in the cloud marketplace

BERLIN, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — (SUSECON 2024) — SUSE®, the company behind SUSE Linux Enterprise, Rancher Prime, and NeuVector Prime, today announced the SUSE One Cloud Elevate Program, a new way for SUSE One partners to sell SUSE’s open source solutions, including bundling it for use in hybrid scenarios through cloud marketplaces. Partners can expand their business by tapping into their enterprise customers’ vast untapped committed spend in the cloud.

According to a Canalys report, the cloud marketplace will grow to more than $45 billion with a CAGR of 84% by 2025, and close to one-third of marketplace transactions will involve a channel partner. As customers shift the way they procure technology, enterprises must enable partners to capitalize on the boundless opportunities in the marketplace. The Cloud Elevate Program, is being launched under the SUSE One Partner Program umbrella, and will enable partners to increase revenues by expanding into cloud committed spend. Members can also co-sell with cloud providers to gain new business.

“Cloud marketplaces are continuing their rapid evolution in how today’s technology buyers are consuming services and software,” said Christine Puccio, Global VP, Cloud. “We are seeing a significant demand with our channel partners to participate in our cloud growth with marketplaces and we are excited to embrace our ecosystem with their journey to cloud.  We created a program that incorporates all the SUSE One Partner Program benefits while integrating AWS Marketplace Channel Partner Private Offers (CPPO) to provide even more value and enhanced collaboration for our partner community.”

“By collaborating with SUSE, we can provide customers with a proven solution to build better software solutions and applications in the cloud, ” said Rick Cantu, CEO at Redapt. “SUSE’s inclusive approach to the channel enables us to grow faster and more efficiently, and we’re excited to maintain this partnership for many more years.”

All channel partners in the SUSE One Partner Program are invited to join the Cloud Elevate Program. For more information, please see here. Interested partners can apply here.

The SUSE One Partner Program has been given the 5-star rating by the CRN Partner Program Guide for four years running, and has an evolved flexible and modern structure built around Specializations that align to our partners’ business models. Cloud Elevate is a new offering under the Cloud Specialization, and is open to all partners who wish to resell SUSE technologies through AWS CPPO.  Cloud Elevate partners will enjoy all the benefits offered through the SUSE One Partner Program, with additive benefits specifically designed to accelerate growth.

The power of community is what drives open source. With that same philosophy applied to the SUSE One ecosystem, our opportunities together are limitless.

About SUSE
SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable and secure enterprise open source solutions, including SUSE Linux Enterprise, Rancher and NeuVector. More than 60% of the Fortune 500 rely on SUSE to power their mission-critical workloads, enabling them to innovate everywhere – from the data center to the cloud, to the edge and beyond. SUSE puts the “open” back in open source, collaborating with partners and communities to give customers the agility to tackle innovation challenges today and the freedom to evolve their strategy and solutions tomorrow. For more information, visit www.suse.com

Media Contact: rachel.romoff@suse.com

Source: SUSE S.A.