Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 393 Lowered Expectations, Ono's Test

January 11th arrived amidst great anticipation.

Only one day remains until Wuwen Technology's press conference.

The heated discussion on the internet has not subsided; on the contrary, it has intensified. Countless tech bloggers, practitioners, and AI experts and scholars have been conducting a final round of predictions and analyses on their respective platforms regarding the products that Wuwen Technology is about to release.

On the trending topics lists of platforms such as Weibo, Douyin, and Zhihu, topics such as "Speculation on Wuwen Technology's press conference", "Jiang Qing's trump card", and "Will ChatGPT's position be shaken" still firmly occupy the top positions, with the number of views and discussions already exceeding 100 million.

The vast majority of analyses point in the same direction: large language models.

This is arguably the hottest track in the AI ​​field right now, and it's also the area where ChatGPT achieved legendary status.

"Without a doubt, the main focus of Wuwen Technology's press conference this time is its large-scale language model, which it has been developing for a long time."

A tech influencer with millions of followers made a statement in his latest video.

"The key question is: what is the scale of its parameters? Does it have unique advantages in certain vertical fields, or does it represent a breakthrough in multimodal capabilities?"

Zhu Songcun, another renowned professor at Peking University in the field of artificial intelligence, shared his insights in a column.

"Given the technical prowess demonstrated by Dr. Jiang Qing and his team, Wuwen Technology's large-scale model must have its unique strengths. However, we need to be rational. OpenAI's capabilities with ChatGPT3.5 are phenomenal. The computing power, data accumulation, and engineering capabilities behind it are difficult for any single company to surpass them in a short period of time. If Wuwen Technology can make significant improvements on this basis, or even surpass them in some key indicators, it will be an extremely remarkable achievement."

The highly-rated answers on Zhihu generally hold the same view.

"To be close to the level of ChatGPT3.5 and have a better experience in certain Chinese application scenarios is a victory."

"China's AI industry started late, has a weak foundation, and its investment is relatively scattered. It is already a remarkable achievement that Wuwen has been able to stand out and cope with the challenges."

"I'm looking forward to a domestic version of ChatGPT, but it will probably take some time to completely surpass it."

"In any case, Wuwen Technology dares to hold such a high-profile press conference at this critical juncture, so there must be something special about it. Let's keep looking forward to it."

"Looking forward to Jiang Shen's performance!"

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This view represents the prevailing opinion in mainstream public opinion.

We have high hopes, but we remain rational, believing that a complete surpassing is unrealistic; demonstrating advantages in certain areas would already be remarkable enough.

With the official announcement from Wuwen Technology, most netizens have regained their rationality. In addition, fans who had always believed in Jiang Qing and chose not to confront those opinions for the time being have changed the mainstream trend in public opinion.

People are not unaware of the actual gap between Wuwen Technology and companies like OpenAI, nor are they unaware of the objective fact that the United States has been laying the groundwork for artificial intelligence for many years ahead of the rest of the world.

Jiang Qing's initial silence provided an outlet for the pent-up frustration of many people in China, and coupled with deliberate manipulation by some, it led to the chaos that has ensued over the past month.

Now that Wuwen has finally made its move, everyone can calm down and think about it, and understand how much pressure Wuwen Technology is under to step forward at this time.

People don't have high expectations now; they just want to be close to the level of ChatGPT.

Meanwhile, the global impact of the ChatGPT-3.5 release continues to unfold.

Its powerful capabilities not only shocked ordinary users, but also stirred up a storm in the capital market.

Since its release, the stock prices of seven major US companies, including Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, Tesla, Amazon, Meta, and Apple, have soared.

In particular, Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia, which are closely related to AI computing power, saw astonishing increases, becoming the core driving force supporting the continuous rise of the US stock market index.

This AI investment boom ignited by ChatGPT has quickly swept the globe, with investors frantically chasing after all concept stocks related to AI computing power, large models, and NLP, causing related stock prices to soar, as if ushering in another gold rush era.

Against this global backdrop, expectations for Wuwen Technology are unconsciously mixed with a more complex emotion.

There is a deep-seated hope that local forces can gain a foothold in the global technology race and even make a strong voice.

Although there were many voices of ridicule before, now that Wuwen Technology has stepped forward, most people still hope that Jiang Qing can shoulder the heavy responsibility of the rise of China's artificial intelligence field.

Wuwen Science and Technology Park.

Jiang Qing had just finished a video call with an old friend overseas and was rubbing her slightly sore temples when her personal phone rang again.

The caller ID shows it's Robin Li from Baidu.

He shook his head helplessly and answered the phone.

"Mr. Li, yes, it's me... The product for the press conference? You'll all see it tomorrow. Don't worry, it won't disappoint... Okay, let's meet tonight and talk more..."

I had just hung up and hadn't even put the phone down when it rang again. This time it was Zhu Long from Yitu Technology.

"Mr. Zhu has arrived?...Okay, let's talk in detail later. You can rest at the hotel for a while."

Before I could finish the call, the office landline rang again.

Jiang Qing said "Wait a moment" into the phone and picked up the landline receiver.

"Hello?...Mr. Lei, you've arrived, right?...Okay, Mr. Liu is with you? That's perfect..."

He handled the two calls with ease, showing no sign of annoyance, only a slight fatigue.

Opposite the large desk, on the soft sofa, Zhou Ye was curled up in a small ball.

She wore a gray sweater and a black pleated skirt, revealing a pair of long, slender, white legs that appeared even straighter with the help of knee-high boots.

She was holding a cushion in her arms, resting her chin on it, her clear black and white eyes fixed on Jiang Qing, who was busy answering a phone call.

Seeing that he received so many calls from important figures in a short period of time, and that each of them spoke warmly and even with a hint of probing, Zhou Ye felt both proud and amused.

While Jiang Qing was looking down at the landline caller ID, she suddenly made an exaggerated face at him, stuck out her tongue, and looked charming and cute.

Jiang Qing caught a glimpse of her out of the corner of her eye, raised her head and glared at her sternly, her eyes conveying the message "Stop messing around, wait until I'm done with my work," but the smile that welled up deep in her eyes could not be hidden no matter what.

Zhou Ye immediately composed himself and made a docile gesture to shut up, but his bright eyes kept flashing with cunning, clearly not as obedient as he appeared.

Having finally ended both calls at the same time, Jiang Qing put her phone on silent, set it aside for the moment, and let out a soft sigh.

He stood up, stretched his stiff neck, and walked towards the sofa.

When Zhou Ye saw him coming over, he immediately sat up straight, pretended that nothing had happened, and picked up his phone to swipe around randomly.

Jiang Qing walked to the sofa, bent down, and easily pulled Zhou Ye, who was nestled inside, into her arms, deliberately glaring at her with a stern face.

"Were you laughing at me just now? Hmm? You even dared to make a face?"

Zhou Ye was held in his arms and immediately twisted his body, laughing and begging for mercy.

"No, no! How could I dare to laugh at President Jiang! I was just... I was expressing my deepest respect for your tireless work!"

"Making faces to express respect?"

Jiang Qing raised an eyebrow and deliberately tickled the ticklish spot on her side with his fingers.

"I think you need to be taught a lesson."

"Ah! Hahaha... Stop tickling! It tickles! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

Zhou Ye was extremely ticklish, and immediately burst into laughter in his arms, almost to the point of tears, begging for mercy repeatedly.

"Jiang Qing... Dr. Jiang... my boyfriend! Spare me!"

Upon hearing the last form of address, Jiang Qing stopped what she was doing, a triumphant smile flashing in her eyes, but she still pretended to be serious as she looked at her.

"Will you dare to do it again next time?"

"I don't dare anymore! I don't dare anymore!"

Zhou Ye quickly shook his head, his face flushed from laughing and joking, his eyes watery, and he was breathing slightly out of breath, looking exceptionally endearing.

Jiang Qing was finally satisfied and released his grip, but still kept her in his arms, lowering his head to rub his nose against her forehead.

The two snuggled and laughed for a while. Zhou Ye leaned against him, playing with the buttons on his shirt, and suddenly asked a question in a seemingly casual manner.

"Oh, right, Sister Meng's flight arrives in Luyang this afternoon. She said she wanted to invite me to dinner tonight, and then we can go to the press conference together tomorrow." She raised her small face, her eyes carrying a hint of hidden probing.

"Did she ask you for her location too?"

His tone was relaxed, and there was nothing unusual about it.

Jiang Qing's eyes flickered slightly, but her face showed no emotional fluctuation as she naturally took over the conversation.

“Yes, she told me a few days ago that she wanted to come and see the live show, so I asked Chen Duo to give her a ticket.”

The answer was frank and open, without any hint of awkwardness.

"You guys have a good get-together tonight, I need to meet up with some friends who have come from afar."

Zhou Ye discerned his expression, and the slight probing in his heart immediately vanished. He nodded sensibly.

"Okay, business comes first. I'll go eat with Sister Meng myself then."

Have fun.

Jiang Qing smiled and pinched her cheek.

"After you finish eating, wherever you want to go, just have the driver take you. Be careful."

"Know it!"

Zhou Ye smiled sweetly, then gave a soft-spoken instruction.

"You should drink less alcohol tonight, you have such an important press conference tomorrow."

"Don't worry, I'll just drink tea."

Jiang Qing pinched her cheek and readily agreed.

The two cuddled on the sofa for a while longer, and Zhou Ye even complained that Meng Ziyi had recently bought a lot of strange things to share with her.

Jiang Qing listened to her rambling, occasionally kissing her, which elicited a coquettish reproach from the girl.

As the sun slowly dipped westward, the light in the office became increasingly soft.

Just then, Zhou Ye's phone rang; it was the alarm she had set beforehand.

She turned off the door and climbed out of Jiang Qing's arms.

"Sister Meng is almost here, I should probably go and meet up with her."

"it is good."

Jiang Qing also stood up and naturally helped her tidy up her hair that had been messed up while playing.

"Go, be careful on the road."

Zhou Ye picked up his bag and down jacket, walked to the door, then turned around and ran back, tiptoed and quickly kissed Jiang Qing on the lips, a bright yet slightly shy smile on his face.

"Let's go! Don't stay out too late tonight!"

"Ah."

Jiang Qing smiled and nodded, watching her skip away from the office like a happy little puppy.

The office door closed gently, shutting out the faint sounds of busy activity coming from the outside office area.

Jiang Qing's gentle smile slowly faded. He walked back to his desk, but instead of sitting down immediately, he turned to look out the window at the horizon that was gradually being dyed red by the setting sun.

He rubbed his temples in exasperation.

During this period, Meng Jie was not the only one who received admission tickets from him or from his friends.

As names flashed through his mind, Jiang Qing couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

In the past, I might have been able to maintain a proper distance from everyone, but this press conference seems to have become a convergence point, drawing all the threads to Luyang.

Although Ono can sometimes seem a bit oblivious, girls often have a keen intuition when it comes to relationships.

Her seemingly casual question just now clearly revealed that she had long suspected the relationship between him and Sister Meng.

He sensed that after this press conference, he might face not only global scrutiny, but also something more complex that he had been trying to avoid.

But at this moment, he had no time to think about these things too much.

The press conference in front of us is the most important thing.

Composing himself, Jiang Qing sat back down in his office chair and turned on his computer.

The light from the screen shone on his focused face, temporarily banishing all distractions, leaving only complete concentration.

As the setting sun completely sank below the horizon outside the window, the lights of Lucheng lit up one after another, adorning Wuwen Science and Technology Park like a fallen starry sky.

Security at the park was noticeably tighter than usual, with vehicles carrying special passes frequently entering – these were important guests and partners who had arrived early.

Many people arrived early, specifically to visit Wuwen Technology today.

The technical team was conducting final tests. Although everything was ready, the tension and excitement before the big battle made everyone extra cautious, repeatedly checking every detail to ensure everything went perfectly.

The cafeteria specially prepared a sumptuous dinner for employees working overtime.

The atmosphere was both intense and tense, like a fully drawn bow, ready to be released.

Meanwhile, Zhou Ye had successfully met Meng Ziyi.

The two hugged each other excitedly as soon as they met, laughing and jumping, which attracted the attention of many people at the airport.

"Ono! I missed you so much!"

Meng Ziyi was wearing a bright yellow down jacket, a woolen hat, and black jeans that accentuated her long legs, making her particularly eye-catching.

"Sister Meng! I miss you so much! You seem to have lost weight again!"

Zhou Ye took her arm and snuggled close to her affectionately.

"You too! You've gotten even thinner than the last time we met!? Come on, come on, I'm starving, let's go get something good to eat!"

Meng Ziyi enthusiastically pulled Zhou Ye outside, chattering about the interesting things that had happened on set recently.

Zhou Ye smiled and agreed, temporarily putting aside the minor doubts in his mind.

At least for now, the joy of spending time with my best friend is real and direct.

If it's just that I'm overthinking things, then that would be even better.

The cheerful laughter of the two girls echoed through Luyang Airport, adding a vibrant touch to this city that is about to become the focus of the world.

At the same time, Jiang Qing arrived at the basement of Wuwen Technology and got into the car that was already waiting there.

As Zhou Zhengkai slowly started the vehicle and drove out of Wuwen Science and Technology Park, Jiang Qing lightly tapped her knee with her fingertip, gazing at the receding street scene outside the window with a deep look in her eyes.

He has already set up the stage for tomorrow.

And this grand performance will surely be a resounding success, just as he predicted.

As for the rest... he looked up at the deep night sky.

We'll just have to see how things go when the time comes.

Right now, business is more important.

(End of this chapter)