The Rise of AI Virtual Influencers


Microsoft is adjusting its AI strategy and has become a major client of the AI startup Anthropic, with an annual purchase volume potentially reaching $500 million to upgrade product intelligence. At the same time, Microsoft is adjusting the sales targets for Azure cloud services, requiring the promotion of Anthropic's AI models to enhance competitiveness in the cloud service market.
The Meta's Llama 4 project was exposed as a 'data embellishment' scandal, with the former chief scientist, Yan Lequin, admitting that the team adjusted data to optimize benchmark test results. This behavior has sparked controversy, revealing management deviations in Meta's AI technology development. Previously, the Llama series was highly regarded for its open-source strategy, but this incident may impact its reputation.
Morgan Stanley predicts that by 2030, artificial intelligence will threaten about 20 million banking jobs in the financial sector of Europe, mainly affecting back-end and mid-level office positions, such as data processing and administrative work. Development of financial technology is driving traditional banks to adopt intelligent solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Generative AI is accelerating its integration into game development. In the latest Steam sales chart, half of the top 10 games are from studios that have openly adopted AI technology, with three of them explicitly using AI, such as "Arc Raiders" and "Yanyun." This indicates that despite ongoing controversies, AI has become an indispensable productivity tool for leading games.
The trailer of Marvel's 'Avengers 5' was accidentally leaked, featuring Chris Evans returning as Captain America, embracing an infant to portray a father figure. Due to the blurry quality of the偷拍 footage, netizens expressed dissatisfaction, and tech enthusiasts have already used AI technology to restore the trailer.