🧵 1. Alibaba launches Tongyi Qianwen, their language model similar to ChatGPT, for public use in China following AI restrictions' relaxation. #tech
🧵 1. Alibaba launches Tongyi Qianwen, their language model similar to ChatGPT, for public use in China following AI restrictions' relaxation. #tech
🧵 2. Tongyi Qianwen, trained on English and Chinese text, is now accessible to the public after being available to a limited group during beta testing.
🧵 3. Chinese government's new guidelines, effective from Aug 15, require vetting and certification for all public AI technologies. Baidu, Tencent, TikTok, and ByteDance also received approval.
🧵 4. Rules prohibit generating images of President Xi Jinping's likeness and mandate timely handling of objectionable content. Fines waived.
🧵 5. While China eases AI restrictions, the US takes preliminary steps. Senate Minority Leader Schumer hosts tech CEOs to discuss potential AI policy.
🧵 Read more at: https://cointelegraph.com/news/alibaba-launches-chat-gpt-like-ai-model-for-public-restrictions-china
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