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Chapter 286 Industry Shock
In fact.

The fact that the microphone was handed to Chi Shaoting already surprised everyone.

At this moment, Chi Shaoting said this.

It awakened the gossipy spirit within everyone present.

Viewers in the live stream might think this is one of the programs prepared by the organizers.

But almost everyone present was well aware of it.

Anyone could be a shill.

It's impossible for Chi Shaoting alone.

This resulted in a loss of over 10 billion in just two months.

Only today do I understand where exactly I went wrong.

at this time.

On the stage, Bai Ze tilted his head slightly and looked in the direction of Chi Shaoting.

He nodded and said, "Okay! Please go ahead!"

Let’s put it this way!

This scene prompted many viewers in the live stream chat to exclaim that someone was manipulating Bai Ze.

Just as everyone present was wondering what question Chi Shaoting would ask.

Chi Shaoting looked completely convinced.

He shook his head and said, "No need! Your answer is enough! So how should I cooperate with you now!"

at the same time.

Behind the stage.

Lu Yiming raised an eyebrow as he looked at Chi Shaoting on the surveillance screen in front of him.

at this time.

Liu Zhenyun, who was standing next to him, said, "He probably wants to test whether Bai Ze is being controlled by humans!"

Bai Ze on the current stage.

It is an artificial intelligence based on the Aurogon supercomputer of Pangu Company.

In fact.

Pangu's Aurogon supercomputer has reached a computing power of nearly 1000P.

It surpasses the latest Aurogon second-generation machine announced by Aurogon.

of course.

There was never a second-generation Aurogon machine.

It's just a stripped-down version of the Zhulong series.

therefore.

Although the Bai Ze on the current stage is a censored version, its powerful computing capabilities mean that it is only about half a step away from the original.

It belongs to the category of strong artificial intelligence in the true sense.

of course.

It's said to be half a step.

In fact, it's also a difference in the universe at your fingertips.

If you can't get over it, you can't get over it.

Subsequently.

Bai Ze generated a ten-minute video using keywords provided by Chi Shaoting.

If previous batteries made people in the battery industry despair about the future...

After Bai Ze appeared, he successively impacted the design and film and television industries.

Videos can be generated from text.

This means that an era where everyone can be a director is just around the corner.

In fact.

AI has already begun to show its potential in the fields of text and images.

However, the video field is currently a blank slate.

The minimum cost to hire a director to shoot a TV commercial is at least 20,000 yuan.

The production cycle is at least half a month.

But Bai Ze remained silent for only a few seconds.

A single sentence can generate a detailed, high-definition video that meets all requirements.

[Oh no! The film and television industry is probably going to be completely overturned by Bai Ze!]

[Is this plot definitely generated in just a few seconds?]

Wow, the visual quality is amazing! Was it pre-made?

[Upstairs! Do you mean Chi Shaoting is a shill? This isn't a program from any particular night!]

[Upstairs, don't use such euphemisms! You might get your account banned!]

[Wow~ Does this mean novels can be adapted into videos while being updated? This is amazing!]

[Awesome! When will it be released?! I've already decided on the female lead!]

[Upstairs! You've hit me in the face with your abacus beads!]

【.】

at this time.

The video is still playing.

The comments section was full of people saying they had a bold idea.

Below the stage, Chi Shaoting stared in disbelief at the video playing on the screen.

In fact.

It's not that no one in the industry is willing to use AI to create videos.

But it only lasted a few seconds at most.

But Bai Ze generated a video with a coherent storyline.

It's not even in the same league as a few seconds.

Video playback ends.

Bai Ze began by explaining the software's operating logic in a simple way.

In fact, it's just like an ordinary person using software to create animations. However, if it were done manually, the whole process would be complicated and time-consuming, while for Bai Ze it would only take a few seconds.

It can even bring people or objects in a picture to life using just that image.

It then begins its demonstration.

A picture appeared on the screen.

It's a cat sitting on the grass licking its paws.

soon.

Bai Ze brought the cat in the picture to life.

Not only that.

Bai Ze then directly released the modeling footage.

This means that in just a moment, Bai Ze had already completed the modeling process for the cat in the picture.

at the same time.

Below the stage, Mr. Ma turned his head and asked the person next to him in a nonchalant tone, "What do you think?"

The person who brought them was the head of artificial intelligence at Alibaba.

I brought him here so that he could accurately assess the gap between the two sides.

of course.

Mr. Ma probably has a good idea of ​​how big the gap is.

But it's always best to have a professional take a look.

In this regard.

After a moment of contemplation, the person next to Mr. Ma said, "It seems that Bai Ze is undoubtedly a strong artificial intelligence!"

Mr. Ma naturally knew this.

He nodded slightly in agreement.

At this point, the assistant continued, "This text-to-video function is just a byproduct. The real core is image-to-animation. The fact that Bai Ze was able to produce a model means that this cat will become one of the materials he uses to generate videos in the future. That's the most terrifying thing. In a short time, as long as he has enough image materials to accumulate for his modeling library, film and television may really not need actors anymore!"

This was an answer that Mr. Ma hadn't expected.

But then he suddenly remembered something.

Then he asked, "Text to image! Image to video! Do you think it's possible for AI to generate text on its own, and then create images and videos, and so on in a loop? Wouldn't it be possible for it to improve its own material library if given enough time?"

The technology for converting text to images is already mature.

Mr. Ma, who pays attention to cutting-edge technology, is naturally aware of this.

There's no reason why Bai Ze couldn't do that.

In response to Mr. Ma's inquiry.

His assistant thought for a few seconds and then whispered, "Theoretically it's feasible! But technically I can't think of a way to do it! After all, AI is essentially a transformation of the existing. Maybe I haven't worked with strong AI before. Perhaps strong AI can do what you're saying, Mr. Ma!"

Mr. Ma's meaning is creation.

Currently, AI is mainly about the allocation and integration of future resources, and has little to do with creation.

It's like building with blocks.

AI-powered building blocks can construct 10,000 shapes in one minute.

Of these 10,000, 10 percent are close to the desired shape.

However, whether it can accurately select the closest shape depends on the level of intelligence of artificial intelligence.

of course.

This can also be improved through large-scale trial and error.

But this has little to do with the performance of artificial intelligence.

In fact, Jingwei was stronger than the new Bai Ze in the past.

To a large extent, this is also because Jingwei possesses a database far exceeding that of Bai Ze.

However, he is still not as good as Bai Ze in terms of learning ability.

Bai Ze is currently far ahead of Jingwei.

Um.
That's at least theoretically true.

Regarding the application of Bai Ze.

That concludes the presentation.

Next is the matter of Bai Ze separating from Pangu and establishing a new company.

But the discussion did not stop.

In fact, the internet has already exploded. Four of the top ten trending topics have jumped to this level.

Half of the top twenty are related to the Pangu press conference.

A truly nationwide discussion.

Meanwhile, the people in the meeting room...

His eyes lit up when he heard Lu Yiming say that he would let Bai Ze separate from Pangu Company and establish a new company.

It is clear.

Lu Yiming is sending a signal.

That means Bai Ze will be listed on the stock exchange, just like Zhu Long.

The current market value of Aurogon has exceeded 800 billion.

Its market value quadrupled in just one year.

If Bai Ze goes on the market.

A valuation of one trillion is certain.

"One trillion? Is that really possible?"

The person who said this was the vice president sitting next to President Lei.

The press conference then ended.

They returned to the hotel.

Faced with a trillion-dollar valuation given by the accounting manager.

The vice president felt it was a bit of an exaggeration.

Even though Bai Ze is indeed very powerful.

But it hasn't been put on the market yet.

And heard this.

Lei shook his head and said, "Don't even think about entering the market if it's worth one trillion! I estimate that it would need to be valued at at least 12,000 or even 15,000 to have a chance."

The press conference did not mention that the new company would raise funds.

But they knew it clearly.

Going public is an unavoidable step.

The vice president was speechless upon hearing this.

One trillion is already an outrageous figure.

Not to mention 12,000.

If they wanted to acquire even one percent of the shares, wouldn't they need to use 12 billion in cash flow?

This is not something just any company can produce.

Even the top 100 listed companies in China would be severely impacted by such a massive cash flow.

Some companies appear to have a high market capitalization.

But that's a different matter from having available cash flow.

Having ten million in assets and having ten million in cash represent two different levels of people.

Just as Lei Zong predicted.

During the luncheon, Lu Yiming subtly raised the idea of ​​needing financing.

And it was clearly stated.

Only one-tenth of the funds raised will remain in the new company for development.

The rest were all transferred to the Star Group.

How to say~
This is like getting something for nothing.

The new company has now been established.

The Bai Ze project has also been successfully transferred to the new company.

It can be said that the company has nothing but Bai Ze, and even the office space is currently rented.

And that's the obvious intention to cash out.

Mr. Ma was the first to raise his glass and say, "No problem! Alibaba will invest in this project! Mr. Lu, just name your price!"

Faced with Mr. Ma's support.

Lu Yiming gave him a friendly smile.

He then said, "The plan is to offer 10% of the shares in the Series A round, with each company or individual allowed to subscribe for a maximum of 1%. After the luncheon, those who are interested can submit their approved valuation report and the number of shares they wish to subscribe for, along with their company or personal seal, to Fanxing Group within three business days. We will then provide feedback on all submissions!"

As soon as these words came out.

The intention is now clearer.

Lu Yiming wanted to cash out through Bai Ze.

However, since Lu Yiming mentioned Series A funding...

Does this mean there will be a Series B funding round?

That's not necessarily true.

In fact, the so-called seed round, angel round, and then A, B, C, and D rounds are just common names for financing stages, and can be regarded as the first, second, third, and fourth rounds.

As for why it has to be given such fancy names.

To a large extent, it's about creating something out of nothing and inflating one's own value.

Or it could be a customary practice.

At this point, someone raised the issue.

"Mr. Lu! Will there be a Series B funding round after Series A?"

This is a crucial question.

Because this is related to the interests of Series A funding.

In fact, for investors...

Having a Series B funding round is actually a good thing.

However, in some cases, it is not desirable for outsiders to participate in the Series B funding round.

That is, given their extreme optimism about the investment project, they even want to monopolize each round of investment to achieve greater control.

This question was posted.

All eyes were on Lu Yiming.

In this regard.

Lu Yiming stated frankly, "I'm not sure! But it's highly unlikely! The Series A funding should be enough to support the company until it goes public!"

This answer leaves room for interpretation.

But it also put pressure on those present who wanted to invest in the project.

At least individuals or companies that have invested in artificial intelligence projects.

To prevent the stock price from plummeting when the market opens the day after tomorrow.

A subscription report must be sent to Fanxing.

To a large extent.

It could be said that Lu Yiming's Bai Ze had them hostage; if they didn't pay the admission fee, their previous investments would be wasted.

at this time.

Ji Yuanjiang was standing slightly behind the crowd.

After all, the core of this luncheon was the artificial intelligence Jingwei.

I felt someone tugging at my clothes.

He turned to look.

You can see that the people behind him are all from the lithium battery industry.

At their signaling glances.

He stepped back a few paces and began to discuss something with them.

"President Ji! Shouldn't we make contact with this President Lu?"

Hear this.

Ji Yuanjiang instantly understood what they meant.

He shook his head at the group and said, "It's no use! He mentioned relevant departments earlier, which means he's already cooperating with the higher-ups."

In fact.

They hadn't heard anything about solid-state batteries before the press conference.

That already explains a lot.

In fact.

The battery industry now knows that solid-state batteries are the future.

They also invested in many related research and development projects.

But results aren't something you can just get by paying money.

Scientific research is fraught with uncertainty.

Even if only one out of a hundred investments succeeds, that's already a very good return.

Who would have thought that a company with absolutely no connection to the battery industry would suddenly develop such a technology?

Upon hearing Ji Yuanjiang's words...

The group then explained their thoughts.

From the collaboration between the Aurogon Supercomputing Association and the semiconductor industry to the current invitation of internet industry leaders to join the Baize Artificial Intelligence Association, there's no reason why the entire lithium battery industry should die!

In this regard.

After pondering for a moment, Ji Yuanjiang nodded slightly and said, "Alright! I understand!"

In fact.

The question he's currently pondering is how long lithium batteries can last.

It will take time for solid-state batteries to become widespread.

Lithium batteries are not going to disappear anytime soon.

Their reminder made Ji Yuanjiang realize that there were some things he still needed to try to achieve.

soon.

He found an opportunity.

When Lu Yiming was alone, he stepped forward and said, "President Lu! I am Ji Yuanjiang from Wanxiang Group. May I have a few minutes to talk to you?"

Hear this.

Lu Yiming's lips curled up.

Nodding slightly, she said, "Of course! In fact, I've been waiting for you for a long time! I was just about to come find you!"

Lu Yiming's use of the word "们" (men) made Ji Yuanjiang's eyes light up.

This means they don't appear to be the ones who were abandoned.

(End of this chapter)