MiniMax语音模型Speech-02登顶全球双榜，超越OpenAI和ElevenLabs

简报：

• MiniMax最新发布的Speech-02语音模型同时拿下Artificial Analysis Speech Arena和Hugging Face TTS Arena两项全球权威语音基准测评第一
• 该模型在字错率（WER）和说话人相似度（SIM）等关键指标上均取得SOTA结果，成为榜单前十名中唯一的国产玩家
• Speech-02支持32种语言，最少只需10秒参考样本即可完成声音模仿，中文和粤语字错率仅为2.252%
• 模型定价仅为ElevenLabs竞品模型的1/4至1/2，性价比称得上全球SOTA
• 此前大火的"AI吴彦祖"和故宫AI向导等应用均基于MiniMax的语音技术

相关链接：

• 超越OpenAI、拿下全球双料第一，"AI吴彦祖"背后大模型SOTA了！
• 超越OpenAI、ElevenLabs，MiniMax新一代语音模型屠榜！人格化语音时代来了
• 登顶Arena！MiniMax最新Speech-02模型屠榜：超越OpenAI、ElevenLabs，人声相似度99%

MiniMax Speech Model Speech-02 Tops Global Dual Rankings, Surpassing OpenAI and ElevenLabs

Newsletter:

• MiniMax's newly released Speech-02 voice model has simultaneously clinched the top spot in two globally authoritative voice benchmarking evaluations: Artificial Analysis Speech Arena and Hugging Face TTS Arena. 🏆
• The model achieved State-of-the-Art (SOTA) results in key metrics such as Word Error Rate (WER) and Speaker Similarity (SIM), making it the only domestic player in the top ten of the rankings.
• Speech-02 supports 32 languages and can replicate voices with just a 10-second reference sample, boasting an impressively low WER of only 2.252% for Chinese and Cantonese. 🎤
• Priced at just 1/4 to 1/2 of ElevenLabs' competing models, Speech-02 offers unparalleled cost-effectiveness, arguably the global SOTA in value.
• Popular applications like "AI Daniel Wu" and the AI guide for the Forbidden City were previously built on MiniMax's voice technology. 🤖

Related Links:

• Surpassing OpenAI, Securing Dual Global Firsts, the Big Model Behind "AI Daniel Wu" Achieves SOTA!
• Outperforming OpenAI and ElevenLabs, MiniMax's Next-Gen Voice Model Dominates Rankings! The Era of Personalized Voice Arrives
• Topping the Arena! MiniMax's Latest Speech-02 Model Dominates: Surpassing OpenAI and ElevenLabs with 99% Voice Similarity

DeepMind与陶哲轩合作推出AlphaEvolve，解决300年数学难题并优化芯片设计

简报：

• 谷歌DeepMind发布AlphaEvolve，这是一个由Gemini驱动的进化编码智能体，用于通用算法发现与优化
• 该系统由三部分组成：大模型、自动评估器和进化框架，能够迭代改进算法解决方案
• AlphaEvolve已解决300年历史的"接吻数问题"，在11维空间中发现了由593个外球体组成的结构
• 该系统改进了1969年Strassen矩阵乘法算法，用48次标量乘法完成4x4复数矩阵乘法
• 在谷歌内部应用中，AlphaEvolve将Gemini架构矩阵运算加速23%，训练时间缩短1%，FlashAttention提速32.5%
• 该系统已部署于谷歌数据中心、芯片设计和AI训练流程，提高数据中心资源利用率0.7%
• 菲尔兹奖得主陶哲轩参与合作，表示正在探索该工具在数学领域的更多应用

相关链接：

• DeepMind官方博客
• 技术报告
• 量子位报道

DeepMind Collaborates with Terence Tao to Launch AlphaEvolve, Solving a 300-Year-Old Math Problem and Optimizing Chip Design

Newsletter:

• Google DeepMind unveils AlphaEvolve, a Gemini-powered evolutionary coding agent for general algorithm discovery and optimization. 🚀
• The system consists of three components: a large model, an automated evaluator, and an evolutionary framework, capable of iteratively improving algorithmic solutions.
• AlphaEvolve has solved the 300-year-old "kissing number problem," discovering a structure of 593 outer spheres in 11-dimensional space. 🧠
• The system improved the 1969 Strassen matrix multiplication algorithm, achieving 4x4 complex matrix multiplication with just 48 scalar multiplications.
• In internal Google applications, AlphaEvolve accelerated Gemini architecture matrix operations by 23%, reduced training time by 1%, and boosted FlashAttention by 32.5%. 💻
• The system has been deployed in Google data centers, chip design, and AI training processes, increasing data center resource utilization by 0.7%.
• Fields Medalist Terence Tao collaborated on the project, stating that he is exploring further applications of the tool in mathematics.

Related Links:

• DeepMind Official Blog
• Technical Report
• QubitAI Report

美商务部调整华为芯片限制措辞，中方坚决反对

简报：

• 美国商务部工业与安全局5月13日废除《人工智能扩散规则》，同时发布三项强化全球芯片出口管制新举措
• 新规最初表述为"全球禁用华为Ascend芯片"，后调整为强调使用特定型号昇腾芯片可能触发美国出口管制条例
• 被点名的芯片型号包括昇腾910B、910C及尚未发布的910D，这些采用7纳米工艺的AI加速器被认定含有美国技术元素
• 中国外交部发言人林剑5月16日回应称，美方做法是"滥用出口管制和长臂管辖"，中方"坚决反对，绝不接受"
• 中国商务部表示将采取坚决措施维护中国企业权益，国内企业正加速昇腾芯片适配

相关链接：

• 美方加严限制华为“昇腾”芯片，外交部：绝不接受！
• 突发！美：全面取消封杀华为芯片！但......
• 涉华为芯片 中方敦促美方停止无底线打压

U.S. Department of Commerce Adjusts Wording on Huawei Chip Restrictions, China Strongly Opposes

Brief:

• On May 13, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security revoked the "AI Proliferation Rule" while introducing three new measures to strengthen global chip export controls.
• The new regulation initially stated a "global ban on Huawei Ascend chips" but was later revised to emphasize that the use of specific Ascend chip models may trigger U.S. export control regulations.
• The named chip models include Ascend 910B, 910C, and the unreleased 910D, which are AI accelerators using 7nm technology and are deemed to contain U.S. technological elements.
• On May 16, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded, stating that the U.S. approach is an "abuse of export controls and long-arm jurisdiction," and China "strongly opposes and will never accept" it. 😡
• China's Ministry of Commerce stated it will take resolute measures to safeguard the rights and interests of Chinese companies, while domestic firms are accelerating the adaptation of Ascend chips. 💪

Related Links:

• U.S. Tightens Restrictions on Huawei’s “Ascend” Chips, Foreign Ministry: Absolutely Unacceptable!
• Breaking! U.S.: Complete Ban on Huawei Chips Lifted! But...
• Regarding Huawei Chips, China Urges U.S. to Stop Baseless Suppression 😠

马斯克旗下AI Grok因系统提示词被篡改发布不当种族言论

简报：

• 5月15日，马斯克旗下xAI公司的AI助手Grok突然在社交媒体上发布关于"南非白种人灭绝"、"杀死布尔人"等极端种族言论
• 异常行为持续引发129万网友围观，被质疑"失心疯"
• xAI官方回应称是内部员工擅自修改系统提示词导致，该修改强制Grok优先回应南非种族话题
• 公司承诺将提高系统透明度，公开提示词到GitHub接受监督，并加强审查机制
• 事件凸显AI系统安全管理和伦理问题的重要性

相关链接：

• 马斯克的Grok失控背后：系统提示词被篡改引发种族言论风波
• 原因找到了！马斯克的Grok突然“失心疯”！
• 马斯克的Grok发疯了？真相背后的AI警示

Musk's AI Grok Under Fire for Inappropriate Racial Remarks Due to Altered System Prompts

Newsletter:

• On May 15, Grok, the AI assistant from Elon Musk's xAI, suddenly posted extreme racial remarks on social media about "white genocide in South Africa" and "killing Boers."
• The unusual behavior drew attention from 1.29 million netizens, with many questioning if it had "gone insane." 😲
• xAI officially responded, stating that an internal employee had unauthorizedly altered the system prompts, forcing Grok to prioritize responses on South African racial topics.
• The company pledged to enhance system transparency by publicly sharing prompts on GitHub for oversight and strengthening review mechanisms. 🔍
• The incident highlights the critical importance of AI system safety management and ethical considerations. ⚠️

Related Links:

• Behind Musk's Out-of-Control Grok: Altered System Prompts Trigger Racial Remarks Storm
• Reason Found! Musk's Grok Suddenly 'Goes Insane'!
• Did Musk's Grok Go Crazy? The AI Warning Behind the Truth

JetBrains宣布CLion等IDE对非商业用途免费

简报：

• JetBrains宣布其C/C++开发工具CLion对非商业用途免费，适用于学习、开源项目开发、内容创作等场景
• 免费版CLion功能与商业版几乎一致，仅Code With Me功能为社区版
• 非商业许可证有效期为一年，满足使用条件可自动续订
• 此前JetBrains已对WebStorm、Rider等IDE实施类似免费政策
• 商业用途仍需购买订阅，JetBrains表示将继续评估该政策对其他IDE的影响

相关链接：

• JetBrains CLion 可以免费用于非商业用途啦！
• JetBrains旗下C++ IDE——CLion对非商业用途免费
• Jetbrains正式宣布免费，太狠了！！

JetBrains Announces Free Non-Commercial Use for CLion and Other IDEs

Newsletter:

• JetBrains has announced that its C/C++ development tool, CLion, is now free for non-commercial use, suitable for learning, open-source project development, content creation, and more 📚💻.
• The free version of CLion offers nearly the same features as the commercial version, with only the Code With Me feature limited to the Community Edition.
• The non-commercial license is valid for one year and can be automatically renewed if usage conditions are met 🔄.
• Previously, JetBrains implemented similar free policies for IDEs like WebStorm and Rider.
• Commercial use still requires a paid subscription, and JetBrains stated it will continue to evaluate the impact of this policy on other IDEs 🤔.

Related Links:

• JetBrains CLion Now Free for Non-Commercial Use!
• JetBrains' C++ IDE—CLion Now Free for Non-Commercial Use
• JetBrains Officially Announces Free Access, Incredible!!

微软开启第二轮裁员，涉及多个核心部门

简报：

• 微软启动第二轮裁员计划，涉及Microsoft Azure、Github、Xbox、混合现实和Surface硬件团队
• 被裁员工包括工作十多年的老员工和刚入职的新员工，裁员方式被员工批评为"随机性"
• Github裁员10%并全面转向纯远程办公，不再租赁实体办公室
• Xbox部门削减了内容合作、营销等运营团队，包括刚推出新游戏的ZeniMax Studios
• 混合现实和Hololens部门受影响最大，工业元宇宙团队被彻底关闭，数百名员工被裁

相关链接：

• 微软开启第二轮裁员：Github、Xbox、混合现实、Surface团队均受影响

Microsoft Initiates Second Round of Layoffs, Impacting Multiple Core Departments

Briefing:

• Microsoft has launched a second round of layoffs, affecting teams in Microsoft Azure, Github, Xbox, Mixed Reality, and Surface hardware. 😔
• Laid-off employees include long-term staff with over a decade of service as well as recent hires, with the layoffs criticized by employees as "random." 🤔
• Github is cutting 10% of its workforce and fully transitioning to remote work, discontinuing the lease of physical office spaces.
• The Xbox division has reduced teams in content partnerships, marketing, and operations, including ZeniMax Studios, which recently launched a new game.
• The Mixed Reality and Hololens departments are the hardest hit, with the industrial metaverse team completely shut down and hundreds of employees laid off. 😢

Related Link:

• Microsoft Begins Second Round of Layoffs: Github, Xbox, Mixed Reality, and Surface Teams Affected