China Unveils Vidu: A Revolutionary Text-to-Video AI Model
In a significant leap for artificial intelligence technology, Vidu, a groundbreaking text-to-video large AI model, was unveiled on Saturday at the 2024 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing. Capable of creating a 16-second high-definition video in 1080p resolution with a single click, Vidu represents a major advancement in AI-generated multimedia content.
Developed collaboratively by Tsinghua University and Chinese AI firm ShengShu Technology, Vidu is China\’s first text-to-video large AI model featuring “extended duration, exceptional consistency, and dynamic capabilities.”
“As a large AI model developed in China, Vidu can understand and generate Chinese content, such as the panda and the Chinese dragon,” said Zhu Jun, deputy director of the Tsinghua Institute for Artificial Intelligence.
Tsinghua University Establishes School of Artificial Intelligence
On the same day, Tsinghua University announced the establishment of the School of Artificial Intelligence, focusing on foundational AI theories and architectures, as well as interdisciplinary “AI + X” talent cultivation. The school aims to build a high-level base for China\’s top AI talent and original innovation, providing strong support for achieving high-level technological self-reliance.
Andrew Chi-Chih Yao, Turing Award winner and member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, will serve as the first dean of the school. “The newly established college will develop top talent by innovating recruitment mechanisms and fostering a training system based on AI theory while accommodating interdisciplinary ‘AI + X’ talents,” Yao stated.
The school is expected to achieve breakthroughs in basic research and key core technologies, solidify China\’s new-generation AI development foundation, and promote the application of AI across various industries. It also plans to uphold high-level international exchanges and collaborations, leveraging the university\’s comprehensive disciplinary advantages and Beijing\’s industrial development advantages to establish a top-notch hub for AI talent and innovation worldwide.
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