Huawei, the Chinese technology firm, has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Pangu Model 3.0, for cloud computing services. This new AI technology aims to address various needs in operations, software engineering, and product research and development. Despite restrictions imposed by the United States, Huawei aims to keep up with the ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) trend.
While generative AI is commonly known for its ability to create text, images, and videos, Huawei’s new AI technology demonstrates its vast array of applications. It showcases how AI can improve essential products and services, benefiting people worldwide.
As one of the largest global companies, Huawei is known for manufacturing affordable smartphones and gadgets that adapt to the latest tech trends quickly. In line with the growing AI trend sparked by ChatGPT, Huawei Cloud, the company’s cloud computing solutions department, developed the Pangu Model 3.0.
The new AI program is designed specifically for business purposes such as product research and development, software engineering, and operations. Huawei unveiled the model at its three-day software developer conference in Dongguan.
Zhang Ping’an, the Huawei executive director and CEO of Huawei Cloud Computing Technologies, highlighted the system’s design and mentioned the company’s limitations in accessing graphics processing units (GPUs) and software used by competitors for powerful AI applications. While Zhang did not provide an explanation, this restriction may be a consequence of US regulations prohibiting Huawei’s access to American semiconductor chips and software. Notably, US chipmaker NVIDIA’s GPUs power ChatGPT and other groundbreaking AI products and services.
Zhang emphasized that Huawei’s AI platform offers a solid infrastructure with computing power reaching 1.1 times that of mainstream GPUs. In the absence of mainstream GPUs, users can now utilize Huawei’s Ascend-powered AI cloud services, providing an alternative to expensive GPUs.
Huawei’s focus on AI extends beyond cloud services. The company introduced the Pangu Model in 2021, seeking innovative ways to grow despite the US government crackdown that affected its flagship smartphone business. Currently, Huawei has over 1,000 AI-related projects spanning various industries, including meteorology, railways, and mining.
Moreover, Huawei applies AI to its phones through Huawei AI Life, an application that allows users to manage all their smart devices conveniently. Similar to Amazon’s Alexa, Huawei AI Life enables remote control of devices, such as adjusting volume or applying sound effects to Huawei speakers. The app also provides features like noise cancellation adjustment and tracking the location of earbuds, helping users find suitable earbud tips.
Huawei’s innovation extends to smart timepieces as well, one of which is the Huawei Watch 4. This smartwatch is the world’s first to assess blood sugar levels without needing a drop of blood. Instead, it uses ECG pulse wave and heart rate monitoring to gauge blood sugar levels. It also displays health risk levels and suggests ways to reduce them, making it ideal for individuals with diabetes or those focused on maintaining their fitness.
Additionally, the Huawei Watch 4 employs AI to assist runners with its AI running coach and ability index. This feature helps beginners establish a routine and aids experts in improving their performance.
Huawei’s latest AI system aims to enhance businesses worldwide, facilitating various sectors such as software engineering, research, and development. It’s worth noting that Huawei is not the only company exploring the possibilities of AI, as Amazon has also invested $100 into a generative AI center to provide corporate AI solutions.
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