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Microsoft Admits Serious "Hallucination" Flaw in Bing Copilot, 1/3 Chance of Incorrect Answers for "Real-Time Content" Queries#
It is reported that research institutions have used a series of real-time updated data to "test" Copilot, such as asking Copilot for "real-time election information and voting results in Germany and Switzerland," but the results produced by Copilot are unsatisfactory.
According to IT Home's report from the institution, Bing Copilot's functionality has a 31% (1/3) error rate when answering relevant questions, including various "hallucinations" such as "incorrect voting dates," "listing past candidates," "fabricating candidate identities," and "inventing scandals involving candidates."
Researchers submitted these issues to Microsoft in October this year. Although Microsoft acknowledged the problems and claimed to "plan to address the related 'hallucination' flaws," researchers found no improvement in Bing Copilot's performance during a follow-up test in November.
Researchers urge the public not to blindly trust the content provided by Bing Copilot and to carefully check the news links cited by Copilot, as this could lead to serious consequences.
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Mickey Mouse to Enter Public Domain on January 1, 2024#
Mickey Mouse, or the earliest version of him, will enter the public domain on January 1, 2024. Compared to Sherlock Holmes and Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse's influence and significance on copyright law are more profound. The extension of copyright protection in the U.S. to 95 years is largely attributed to lobbying by companies like Disney, leading to the law being humorously dubbed the "Mickey Mouse Protection Act." Such a long copyright protection period limits works entering the public domain, but on the other hand, Disney benefits from public domain works; for instance, "Frozen" is based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Snow Queen," and "The Lion King" draws from Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and the Bible. "Alice in Wonderland," "Snow White," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," "The Little Mermaid," and "Pinocchio" are also derived from classic fairy tales and works. The image of Mickey Mouse itself is inspired by early film stars like Charlie Chaplin. The version entering the public domain is the depiction of Mickey Mouse in the 1928 animated film "Steamboat Willie," while later versions remain under copyright protection and are still held by Disney.
Will the Mickey Mouse Protection Act be renewed?
Apple Watch Faces Ban Due to Patent Infringement, Apple Exploring Software Solutions#
Apple claims that modifications at the software level are sufficient, while Masimo asserts that it involves hardware aspects.
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I had noticed this news before, but didn't expect it to be so serious.
Xiaohongshu COO Conan: 70% of Monthly Active Users Search on Xiaohongshu#
On December 17, Xiaohongshu COO Conan mentioned at the IF Conference that nearly 70% of monthly active users engage in search behavior on Xiaohongshu, with one-third of monthly active users searching as their first action upon opening the app. Conan stated that the usefulness, universality, and richness of search content have opened a door to the Xiaohongshu community for many non-native users, with more new users discovering Xiaohongshu through search.
Xiaohongshu has replaced most of my search needs for life and shopping, but I currently find there are too many ads and the content is somewhat superficial, although it's still much better than others, at least there are comments to gauge quality.
"Chinese Language Review 2023" Activity Releases Annual "Top Ten New Words"#
As an important part of the annual "Chinese Language Review" activity, on December 16, the National Language Resources Monitoring and Research Center released the "Top Ten New Words" for 2023, which are: generative artificial intelligence, global civilization initiative, village super, new quality productivity, national ecological day, consumption stimulation year, special forces-style tourism, eye-catching bag, hundred-model battle, Mozi celestial navigation.
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Among these, I find "village super" and "special forces-style tourism" particularly memorable.
Tesla Recalls Millions of Cars Due to Autopilot Accident Investigation#
Tesla is recalling over 2 million vehicles due to concerns that its autopilot system may be misused by drivers, as determined by the U.S. government.
This recall affects nearly all Tesla vehicles sold in the U.S. and could damage the automaker's reputation. While the recall is unlikely to incur high costs, it will not significantly restrict drivers' use of Tesla's advanced driver assistance features. Tesla plans to deploy free software remedies remotely to add more alerts and control features, encouraging drivers to stay focused while using the autopilot to drive within lanes.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been reviewing Tesla's systems due to several high-profile accidents over the years and questions about whether the company has committed beyond its capabilities.
The autopilot is one of the most well-known advanced driver assistance systems and is standard on new Tesla models. It is designed to assist drivers with tasks such as steering and maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles on the highway, but it does not enable the car to drive itself.
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As a supplement to last week's report, it now seems that only an OTA upgrade is needed to add more alerts and controls.
Although Tesla does not see this as a problem, it will update in response to legal requirements.
Dong Yuhui Promoted to Senior Partner at Oriental Selection, Yu Minhong Once Said He Would Have a Voice#
Learn from history.
Engineering Releases 2023 Global Top Ten Engineering Achievements#
On December 20, the "2023 Global Top Ten Engineering Achievements" selected by the journal "Engineering" of the Chinese Academy of Engineering was announced in Beijing. The journal's executive editor, Academician Chen Jianfeng of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, released the selection results. The "2023 Global Top Ten Engineering Achievements" were determined through global nominations, expert recommendations, public surveys, and committee reviews. The achievements included in this year's list refer to significant innovative results in engineering technology completed collaboratively or individually by engineering and technology workers from various countries over the past five years, which have been practically validated and have had a global impact. This includes major engineering projects or key technological equipment, as well as critical original innovations and breakthroughs in engineering technology.
The selected achievements include: ChatGPT, Chinese Space Station, Hundred Quintillion Supercomputer, Baihetan Hydropower Station, Double Asteroid Redirection Test, RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine, HarmonyOS, Spot & Atlas Robots, Lithium-ion Power Batteries, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
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Zhong Nanshan Analyzes Recent Surge in Respiratory Diseases#
Regarding the recent significant increase in respiratory disease patients, Zhong Nanshan believes that the main reasons for the surge in respiratory diseases are twofold: first, the conventional reason, which is that after the weather turns dry and cold, the immune function of the nasal mucosa decreases, making it easier for viruses to enter the respiratory tract. Second, long-term mask-wearing can hinder the normal functioning of the immune system, weakening the ability to resist diseases. "Unless there is a viral pandemic or one goes to crowded places, I do not particularly advocate for long-term mask-wearing."
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Renowned Python Scraping Library Requests Author Unemployed Due to Mania: Seeking Funding and Job Online#
Recently, Kenneth Reitz, the developer of the Requests library, encountered some issues and expressed on the X platform that he is facing financial difficulties and needs funding to maintain basic survival.
Kenneth Reitz stated that he lost his job a few weeks ago due to mania. IT Home found that he is also looking for new work on the platform and has mentioned considering short-term contracts multiple times, indicating that it is indeed urgent.
Wikipedia describes mania as a state of abnormal activation, arousal, emotional, and energy levels, or it can be described as "an excessive reaction accompanied by elevated mood and fluctuating emotions." Although "mania" is often seen as the opposite of depression, the types of elevated emotions can be both euphoric and angry. As mania worsens, irritable emotions will increasingly spill over and lead to violent behavior.
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Every Python developer has used and is using this library.
Open source is purely a long-term project powered by love, and foreign development indeed makes people in our country feel ashamed.
Lenovo's Yang Yuanqing Elected First President of Huishang Association, BYD's Wang Chuanfu Elected Honorary President#
It is reported that the Huishang Association will strengthen its service functions by establishing advisory committees, investment and financing special committees, legal advisory groups, and forming special committees for new energy vehicles, new generation information technology, big health industry, and young Huishang entrepreneurs, and will plan to build a "Huishang World Salon," hosting high-profile Huishang forums to empower Huishang enterprises for high-quality development.
In addition, the Huishang Association will leverage local development advantages in Anhui to guide more funds and projects to the Jianghuai region, attract more talent and technology, and support the construction and high-quality development of Anhui's "three regions and one area."
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With Huizhou completely becoming a tourist city and the development of high-tech industries, Hefei can finally carry the Huishang banner, gather more resources for development, and keep pace with Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai.
AI Pin to Start Deliveries in March Next Year#
At the beginning of last month, Humane officially released the AI Pin, which is described as a micro-projector placed on clothing that can project an interactive interface onto the palm, built with OpenAI technology.
Specifically, the AI Pin's "laser ink display" function can project a green user interface onto the palm, allowing users to interact using various gestures or voice commands for functions such as taking photos, translating, and calorie recognition.
The AI Pin is positioned as a replacement for smartphones, rather than a smartphone accessory, with a base price of $699, and an additional monthly subscription fee of $24 for cellular data and AI model services.
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It is indeed a form of a future smart assistant, but I do not see it as a replacement; rather, it is another form similar to smart glasses and watches.
China Central Radio and Television Station Releases 2023 Annual Top Ten Domestic and International Science and Technology News#
📚 Articles#
Li Yanhong: Only AI Native Applications Have Value, Stop Focusing on Large Models!#
AI Summary#
This article discusses the views of Baidu's founder, chairman, and CEO Li Yanhong, who believes that AI native applications are the real valuable opportunities, rather than the foundational large models themselves. He argues that AI native applications can be quickly applied to various scenarios and create standardized products. In contrast, while foundational large models are highly versatile, their value needs to be realized through AI native applications. Therefore, he believes we should focus more on and invest in the development of AI native applications, rather than just the progress of foundational models.
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If we draw an analogy, for example, in the mobile internet era, there were really just two: Android and iOS. Today, I believe the value of WeChat and TikTok is no less than that of iOS or Android. Why is everyone not seriously spending energy on native applications and instead focusing daily on model progress? In fact, the progress of large models is not an opportunity for the vast majority of people; only a very small number of technically related personnel find value in researching and tracking these developments.
However, I feel that the current focus or the allocation of social resources is completely disproportionate, with a large amount of resources wasted on various foundational model training, even on benchmarking and ranking, while relatively little resource and effort is put into AI native applications. This is something I have been somewhat anxious about over the past few months.
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Building a Second Brain: The Ultimate Guide#
AI Summary#
This article introduces Building a Second Brain, a method for organizing digital life and unleashing creative potential. The article poses a question: We have many smart ideas but forget them; we have many valuable insights but take no action; over time, we gradually forget useful advice. It also mentions that our stress is increasing, and we need to continuously learn, improve ourselves, and make progress. However, where has all this valuable knowledge gone? Where is it when we need it? Our minds cannot remember all these details because they can only hold a few ideas at a time. Fundamentally, our minds are meant to generate ideas, not store them. Building a Second Brain is a method for preserving and systematically reminding us of the ideas, inspirations, insights, and connections we gain through experience. It provides a clear, actionable path to create a "second brain"—an external, centralized, digital repository for storing the knowledge and resources you have learned. The second brain ultimately uses modern technological tools to extend our memory and intelligence. Today, to succeed in the world, one must manage various information—emails, texts, messaging apps, online articles, books, podcasts, webinars, meeting notes, and more. All this content is valuable, but trying to remember everything is overwhelming and impractical. By integrating ideas from these sources, you can develop valuable work outcomes to advance your projects and goals. You will have a continuous record of personal discoveries, lessons learned, and actionable insights to deal with any situation. We have already done much of the work to consume this content. We spend a considerable amount of time in our careers creating text snippets, outlines, photos, videos, sketches, charts, web pages, notes, or documents. However, without a system to organize this content, we lose control over it.
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The Building a Second Brain Methodology will teach you how to:
构建第二大脑方法论将教您如何：
- Reduce stress and “information overload” by curating and managing your personal information stream
通过策划和管理您的个人信息流来减轻压力和 “信息过载” - Create a digital environment that promotes clarity and peace of mind
创建一个促进清晰度和内心平静的数字环境 - Unlock the full value of the wealth of learning resources all around you, such as online courses, webinars, books, articles, forums, and podcasts
充分发挥您周围丰富学习资源的价值，例如在线课程、网络研讨会、书籍、文章、论坛和播客 - Find anything you’ve learned, touched, or thought about in the past within seconds
在几秒钟内找到您过去学到、接触或想到的任何内容 - Spend less time looking for things and more time doing the best, most creative work you are capable of
花更少的时间寻找东西，花更多的时间做你力所能及的最好、最具创造性的工作 - Cultivate a collection of valuable knowledge and insights over time without having to follow rigid, time-consuming rules
随着时间的推移，积累有价值的知识和见解，而不必遵循严格、耗时的规则 - Consistently move your projects and goals to completion by organizing and accessing your knowledge in a results-oriented way
通过以结果为导向的方式组织和获取您的知识，持续推动您的项目和目标的完成 - Turn work “off” and relax, knowing you have a trusted system keeping track of all the details
“关闭” 工作并放松，知道您有一个可信赖的系统来跟踪所有细节
To guide you in the process of creating your own Second Brain, I’ve developed a simple four-step method called CODE, which stands for Capture, Organize, Distill, and Express.
为了指导您创建自己的第二大脑，我开发了一种简单的四步方法，称为 “代码”，它代表 “捕获”、“组织”、“蒸馏” 和 “表达”。
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