China's 360 and iFlytek release AI models to public (updated)

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05/09/2023 03:11

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    By Josh Ye
       BEIJING, Sept 5 (Reuters) - China's 360 Security
Technology  601360.SS  and iFlytek  002230.SZ  on Tuesday became
the latest tech firms to release their artificial intelligence
(AI) models to the public.
    Unlike other countries, China requires companies to submit
security assessments and receive clearance before AI products
can be available for anyone to use. Authorities have recently
accelerated efforts to support companies developing AI as the
technology increasingly becomes a focus of competition with the
United States.
    Hefei-based iFlytek, best known for it voice recognition
technology, said it was launching its "Spark" AI model while 
Beiing-based 360 Security Technology, best known for its
antivirus software, launched its its AI model "Zhinao",
according to the state-backed Securities Times. 
    Baidu Inc  9888.HK  and SenseTime Group  0200.HK  announced
last Thursday that they were launching ChatGPT-style chatbots to
the public after receiving government approval. 





 (Reporting by Josh Ye in Hong Kong and Beijing newsroom;
Editing by Jacqueline Wong and Edwina Gibbs)
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