China Media Group (CMG) put its new artificial intelligence (AI) building into operation in Beijing on Friday.
The building gathers CMG's cutting-edge technologies and innovation achievements in the field of AI. It will provide technical support and service guarantee for content production and innovation in the transmission modes of the state media conglomerate.
At the unveiling ceremony for the building, a 2.0 version of the large audiovisual AI model of CCTV, the national television broadcaster, was also brought online.
A new white paper on CMG's development in the field of AI was also released at the event, providing reference for the integration of the media industry and artificial intelligence.
At the event, the CMG signed cooperation agreements with select universities, think tanks and institutions working on the research and development of large AI models, with the aim of jointly nurturing high-quality professionals with innovative and practical abilities, exploring means of media data sharing, and expediting the training and application of various AI models.
China Media Group puts new AI building into operation
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia holds the strategic initiative along the entire front lines and the goals of the country's special military operation in Ukraine will be achieved.
"The past year has been an important milestone in fulfilling the tasks of the special military operation," Putin said while addressing an expanded meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry.
Putin underscored that Russia has the capability to accelerate its offensive pace, adding that Russia's task of expanding the security buffer zone will be fulfilled, and the core goals of the operation will be realized.
"This year alone, more than 300 settlements have been liberated, including major cities that the enemy had turned into fortified strongholds equipped with long-term defensive structures," the Russian leader said.
He said that the Russian military currently holds the strategic initiative along the entire Russia-Ukraine conflict front and is defeating Ukrainian forces, including elite Ukrainian units trained in the West.
Russia is currently seeking mutually beneficial and fair cooperation with the United States and European countries, Putin said.
Putin rejected claims portraying Russia as a threat to European nations, saying that such narratives are unfounded and fabricated.
Putin also announced that several submarines and surface ships have been commissioned into the Russian Navy this year, while the "Oreshnik" missile complex will enter combat duty by the end of 2025.
Russian military holds strategic initiative along entire Russia-Ukraine conflict front: Putin
