Black technology: a super empire spanning two worlds

Chapter 384 [A Series of Positive Policies for the Humanoid Robot Industry Implemented]

This wave of technological revolution has an impact that extends far beyond the film and television industry.

It will also shine in the advertising field. Currently, a well-known car brand is trying to use AI Xiaojing to generate 3D commercials internally, and the overall cost has dropped by 95%. It can also play a huge role in the education field. Some schools are using AI Xiaojing to generate virtual historical scenes.

An internal research report by a Wall Street investment firm predicts that by 2030, AI video generation will create a market size of over $210 billion, equivalent to approximately 1.5 trillion yuan.

Clearly, this is a huge market.

The ripples of this technological revolution are spreading globally, and AI Xiaojing is the most dazzling trendsetter in this wave. It has not only redefined the possibilities of the film and television industry, but also ushered in a new era of collaborative creation between humans and AI.

However, the emergence of new things is always accompanied by huge controversy, and the famous director Nolan, who is obsessed with practical effects, is not very enthusiastic about this new technology.

The legal community is also facing new challenges, as AI-generated virtual images or scenes have appeared online that are highly similar to those designed by a well-known game company for public release.

Although the training data for AI Xiaojing comes from publicly available materials, there is currently no clear legal definition regarding the ownership of copyright for AI-generated content. This may drive a fundamental revision of global copyright law in the future.

What has drawn even more attention is the disruptive transformation of the content creation ecosystem. When AI can generate high-quality content within hours, the future of traditional screenwriters, directors, visual effects artists, actors, and other professions is being impacted.

Screenwriters, directors, and visual effects artists who refuse to embrace new ideas and cling to traditional models are likely to be swept away by the tide.

In fact, in the past week, the AI ​​Xiaojing video generation tool has gained tens of millions of subscribers, many of whom are screenwriters, visual effects artists and other professionals. They are starting to plan to set up their own studios, that is, to start their own businesses.

Because they have already begun to prepare for being laid off by the company and are planning their future in advance.

After all, with costs plummeting and production efficiency soaring, the company is highly likely to lay off employees.

The industry is facing a major reshuffle, which is both a crisis and an opportunity. Without a reshuffle, how can one have the chance to stand out?

On the other hand, AI Xiaojing will also give rise to new professions, such as AI creative director, algorithmic narrative designer, and virtual world architect.

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Two days later, on Thursday afternoon, February 6th.

After several months of silence, Likang Technology has once again attracted attention today. The State Administration for Market Regulation issued a public announcement stating that Likang Technology has completed its rectification and achieved good results.

In its announcement, the State Administration for Market Regulation stated that Likang Technology has strictly regulated its own business practices, earnestly fulfilled its corporate responsibilities, improved its corporate compliance management system, and enhanced its service level for both the company and consumers, achieving good results in its compliance rectification work.

Going forward, the State Administration will provide a solid guarantee for building world-class enterprises and enhancing international competitiveness.

Around 14:15 PM, Zhou Chengyang updated his personal Weibo account with a new post:
For Likang Technology, this marks a new starting point for development. In the future, we will continue to focus on innovation, adhere to compliant operations, increase investment in technology, promote healthy economic development, and create more value for society.

Upon hearing this news, the stock price of Likang Technology on the Beijing Stock Exchange surged dramatically, like a spring rising from the ground.

At 14:21 PM, major market data software platforms pushed out the following messages:
[Likang Technology's stock price surged in the final minutes of trading, rising 30.00% to hit the daily limit, with a current trading volume of 220 billion yuan. According to a report cited by Cailian Press, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued an announcement declaring that Likang Technology has completed its rectification.]

At that time, Likang Technology's stock price rose to 2760.88 yuan, and its market value rebounded to 1.28 trillion yuan. The announcement issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation was absolutely unexpected, and in several ways.

The first unexpected thing was that the rectification was completed in just three months. This speed was really too fast. Many people and investment institutions predicted that it would take at least a year or even three years. The rectification was completed in just three months, which was definitely beyond expectations.

The second unexpected result can be summarized in three words by the State Administration of Radio and Television: very satisfied.

The third unexpected development was the State Administration's statement that it "will provide a solid guarantee for building a world-class enterprise and enhancing international competitiveness." From the investors' perspective, this is a huge relief for Likang Technology.

The fourth unexpected development was the State Administration's description of the company as a "world-class enterprise," which is incredibly valuable because not every company can be described as such.

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The following day, Friday, February 7th.

Several departments released important documents today, including the "Guiding Opinions on the Innovative Development of Humanoid Robots", the "Governance Principles for New Generation Artificial Intelligence", the "General Safety Requirements for Humanoid Robots", and the "Draft Opinions on the Ethical Design Specifications for Highly Realistic Robots".

These documents clearly define the core principles as "inclusive and prudent, differentiated policies, scenario-focused, limited openness, controllable technology, and ethics first."

The technical parameters, including mechanical structure, communication protocol, information security, and data interface, were clearly defined.

Establish a national-level testing and certification platform to mandate certification of robots' reliability, electromagnetic compatibility, and environmental adaptability.

In fact, during the rectification period of Likang Technology, leading companies such as Likang Technology and Lingjing Technology participated in the formulation of these standards and regulations.

The series of documents released this time standardizes the market access mechanism and implements a dual-track system of "franchise + pilot demonstration".

Four cities, including Linzhou, have established "humanoid robot industry demonstration zones" to allow companies to conduct technology verification and scenario innovation within the zones. Companies operating across regions are required to apply for special qualifications from the National Intelligent Robot Industry Development Leading Group.

Strengthen supervision across the entire industry chain. At the production end, enterprises are required to establish product traceability systems and upload operational data to the regulatory platform in real time. At the distribution end, a "humanoid robot identification code" system will be implemented, and uncertified products will not be allowed to enter the market. At the application end, a "red, yellow, and green" three-color early warning mechanism will be established to intervene in abnormal behavior in a timely manner.

Clearly, the "identity card" for the Liuguang Xingyu humanoid robot is coming soon.

This project was started last year, and the necessary investment budget was borne by Likang Technology. In the future, every Liuguang Xingyu simulation robot that is circulated in the market will have an identification code.

Humanoid robots released by other companies in the same industry must also be subject to mandatory identity verification codes.

However, other companies are not yet able to achieve the same level of realism as Liuguang Xingyu. In the next five to ten years, Liuguang Xingyu will be the only high-fidelity humanoid robot product.

Enterprises are required to sign a "Commitment Letter for the Development of the Humanoid Robot Industry," which clarifies their primary responsibility for safety. A "blacklist" mechanism will be implemented for enterprises that violate regulations, prohibiting them from participating in government procurement and scientific research projects for three years.

The release of these documents caused a sensation in the industry and capital markets.

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(End of this chapter)