Beijing News You Might Have Missed This Week, Sep 2

Irene Li, Associate Editor | Sep 2, 2023 12:30 pm | Add a comment | 263 reads

Beijing-Approved AI Chatbots by Baidu and SenseTime now public: In a significant development, Chinese technology giants, namely Baidu and SenseTime, among others, unveiled their Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots to the public on Thursday, following approval from Beijing, reports Asiafinancial.

Baidu, the country's premier online search service, confirmed in an official announcement that its advanced AI chatbot, dubbed "Ernie Bot," is now fully operational and accessible to the public. Similarly, a spokesperson for SenseTime revealed that their AI chatbot, "SenseChat," has also been launched and is ready "to serve all users."

The shares of Baidu and SenseTime witnessed a significant surge in the Hong Kong market, with each registering gains of 2.1 percent and 2.3 percent respectively, outperforming a broader market that traded 0.55 percent lower.

Daxing International Airport surpasses one million passenger milestone: On Tuesday, Daxing International Airport witnessed a significant milestone as cumulative passenger traffic for the year crossed the one million mark, reports ECNS.

In response to escalating passenger volume, the Border Inspection Station at Daxing Airport has made proactive efforts to anticipate peak passenger flow, implementing a scientifically-based police deployment plan to amplify inspection efficiency, stated Li Wenpeng, an official at the Daxing Border Inspection Station.

Following the resumption of international flight routes on Jan 17, Daxing International Airport has seen a dramatic uptick in passenger traffic. The monthly passenger flow has soared from a mere 10,000 at the onset of flight resumption to nearly 300,000, signifying a rapid and substantial growth.

Beijing's Ancient Central Axis Adopts Cutting-edge 3D Technology: Beijing's ancient Central Axis, a 7.8-kilometer-long north-south axis that serves as the city's "spine", has entered the digital age. It now shines with a new brilliance thanks to a cutting-edge 3D modeling system. This advanced technology, developed by the Beijing Institute of Surveying and Mapping, brings together nearly 200 technical experts to digitally replicate the architectural essence of the Central Axis.

The project entails recording details about the roadway and neighboring structures, capturing over 1TB of data, providing a comprehensive database for monitoring and managing this core area of old Beijing. Visitors can now virtually traverse the entire Central Axis, experiencing its allure from any location.