New Year’s Message: Love in the Heart Overcomes Obstacles on the Journey

Dear Friends, 

First and foremost, we would love to extend to you our heartfelt wishes for a joyous New Year.

Time flows like a mighty river, carrying away the past, yet leaving behind certain constants, akin to rocks on the riverbed that gain strength through the test of time.

Since 2023, society has witnessed a remarkable recovery as people have overcome their anxieties through action and ignited hope through innovation. As a representative of “generative artificial intelligence,” ChatGPT has become the talk of the town, heralding the opening of the era of general artificial intelligence. We proudly introduced the iFLYTEK Spark Desk Cognitive Large Model (iFLYTEK Spark), igniting a spark that liberates productivity and unleashes imagination, which has grown into a raging prairie fire.

We empower small and medium-sized enterprises through the utilization of iFLYTEK Spark. This year, Ling Yang Industrial Industrial Internet has witnessed tremendous growth, with a staggering increase of 275% in its user base, reaching 1,041,000 users compared to the previous year. Additionally, the platform has provided services to enterprises a cumulative total of 4,872,000 times, marking a remarkable increase of 480% compared to last year. These outstanding achievements are a testament to the vibrant digital transformation taking place among SMEs. Meanwhile, this year heralds the unveiling of the revolutionary Ling Yang Industrial Large Model, an innovative solution meticulously crafted to tackle the multifaceted challenges enterprises encounter across diverse domains, including management, research and development, design and manufacturing, as well as warehousing and logistics. Notably, this groundbreaking model comes with no threshold.

In our efforts to empower developers, we have harnessed the power of iFLYTEK Spark. Through the launch of iFlyCode, we have provided enterprises with enhanced software capabilities encompassing critical processes, including software design, coding, and testing. iFlyCode serves as a comprehensive empowerment tool, enabling a seamless and efficient software development journey. Notably, with iFlyCode, programming beginners significantly reduce their learning time by an impressive 60%, developers achieve a remarkable five-fold improvement in code optimization, and testers enhance their code use case adoption rate by 44%.

We have empowered a vast array of industrial scenarios, catering to the diverse needs of various sectors. Our comprehensive lineup includes cutting-edge industrial six-sense products such as the industrial stethoscope, acoustic imager, industrial endoscope, industrial equipment guard, and industrial six-sense robot. These remarkable innovations are instrumental in facilitating the digital transformation of numerous industries, such as electricity, mining, and manufacturing.

We recognize that SMEs serve as the backbone of the national economy and play a pivotal role in driving new industrialization. To attain a pinnacle of high-quality industrial development, it is crucial to provide SMEs with comprehensive artificial intelligence solutions encompassing the full spectrum of cognitive capabilities, from advanced thinking at the “brain” to efficient production at the “extremities.”

As the sky dazzles with vibrant fireworks, our unwavering dedication to addressing the urgent needs of society remains resolute. Our expansive large model continues to ignite boundless possibilities in education and healthcare, enabling the widespread dissemination of high-quality resources to numerous households.

This year, we have harnessed the exceptional capabilities of iFLYTEK Spark to spearhead a transformative revolution in smart healthcare. Integrating iFLYTEK Spark into “Intelligent Medical Assistant” has yielded remarkable outcomes, with over 700 million assisted diagnoses recorded across 426 districts and counties, spanning 31 provinces nationwide.

The “iFLYHealth” App, powered by the advanced large medical model of iFLYTEK Spark, collaborates seamlessly with the “Intelligent Medical Assistant,” forming an all-encompassing intelligent medical program that safeguards health with AI.

We are dedicated to caring for families and children and supporting children’s education.

Throughout the year, iFLYTEK’s smart education products have made a significant impact, spanning 32 provinces and serving more than 50,000 schools. Cumulatively, these initiatives have reached over 130 million teachers and students, contributing to the enhancement of education fairness and quality in prominent urban centers like Shanghai, Beijing, and Macao, as well as in remote areas such as Tongliao in Inner Mongolia, Shannan in Tibet, and Shengsi Islands in Zhejiang. Our unwavering commitment to the philosophy of tailored teaching, “Discover you and fulfill you,” remains steadfast. However, in the era of general artificial intelligence, teaching based on students’ abilities has transcended to an unprecedented level.

During after-school service hours, children have the opportunity to engage with virtual teachers from both ancient and modern times, such as Albert Einstein, Helen Keller, and Lu Ban, through the captivating “Wonderful Question Classroom.” Empowered by the remarkable capabilities of iFLYTEK Spark, the “Wonderful Question Classroom” is designed to provide genuine and insightful responses to every inquisitive query posed by children. This pioneering solution has been successfully integrated into the after-school services of more than 1,000 schools across various provinces, including Zhejiang, Hubei, Shandong, and Sichuan.

Children also benefit from their own AI psychological housekeeper, “Xiaoxing.” Powered by iFLYTEK Spark and supported by Central China Normal University and East China Normal University, “Xiaoxing” has acquired vast psychological knowledge and practical experience. It can engage in multiple rounds of in-depth dialogues with children, scientifically assess their psychological well-being, analyze underlying causes, and provide timely warnings. iFLYTEK’s range of smart mental education products and services, including “Xiaoxing,” have made a profound impact, reaching an astounding 4,000 schools and benefiting an impressive 3.02 million students.

In preparation for oral examinations, students can engage in multiple rounds of dialogue with virtual individuals using the advanced “Sparkle.” This immersive experience simulates real dialogue scenarios with examiners. Additionally, teachers can utilize the “Spark Evaluation” function to swiftly correct compositions, with a mere 5-second turnaround time per piece. Furthermore, this feature enables comprehensive analysis and explanation of exercises throughout the academic term and across various disciplines. Students using iFLYTEK AI learning machines enjoy access to eight one-to-one AI partners, such as AI smart programming assistant and AI creative painting partner. These partners not only facilitate a deeper understanding of knowledge points and enhance overall abilities but also exhibit high emotional intelligence in fostering positive parent-child relationships.

Healthcare and education have always been foundational pillars for us and serve as crucial arenas for the application of large models.

We recognize that true happiness lies in providing education for young children, medical assistance for the sick, and care for the elderly. By delving into the core of education and healthcare and addressing the most pressing concerns, we can continually safeguard and enhance people’s well-being and foster enduring happiness.

Our sparks fly to both urban and rural areas.

In the pursuit of progress, we have made significant strides in advancing the digitalization of social governance this year. We aim to enhance cities' operational efficiency, improve residents' quality of life, and create more liveable environments in urban and rural areas.

A large model of cultural tourism is currently underway in Lichuan, Hubei. In the coming year, when visiting Lichuan, we will have our very own “AI guide” at our disposal. This intelligent companion will not only personalize travel routes and search for shopping coupons but also serve as a digital bridge for scenic spots and provide valuable data for efficient management.

The “smart” development trend will continue to expand to more locations. The development of Spark’s legal model, housing and construction model, and “Gengyun” agricultural model is currently in progress, focusing on meeting the specific needs of citizens and villagers.

We acknowledge that proper understanding of people’s needs and genuine benefits can only be achieved by dismantling algorithmic barriers and embracing a holistic approach to social governance.

Our sparks illuminate every dream and every life.

This year, everyone’s pace has been accelerated. The pursuit of progress does not discriminate against those who are striving to catch up. Our sparks are empowering everyone to seize new opportunities.

The iFLYTEK Spark App plays a crucial role as a valuable companion for Xiaoyang, a 35-year-old working mother. It serves as a support system for her professional endeavors while assisting in her role as an educator for her daughter. While Xiaoyang is at work, iFLYTEK Spark helps her refine popular topics, organize articles, and create engaging headlines. During her off-duty hours, she encourages her 7-year-old daughter to express her thoughts and “write” essays with “Article Rewriting Assistant.”

Mr. Jiang, a personal fitness trainer and entrepreneur, was once a prominent figure with 100,000 online followers and conducted classes in over 20 cities across China. This year, Mr. Jiang has resumed class preparations, utilizing iFLYREC AI Writer empowered by iFLYTEK Spark—this intelligent tool streamlines content collation and course refinement, resulting in a time-saving of over 50%.

Since its official launch on September 5, iFLYTEK Spark has garnered significant attention, attracting a community of 27,000 assistant developers who have collectively developed 49,000 assistant applications.

Startups, programmers, and engineers are actively seeking fresh inspiration and opportunities through iFLYTEK Spark.

Beijing LLVision Technology Co., Ltd. is leveraging the augmented reality glasses powered by iFLYTEK Spark to enable real-time translation and meeting note taking. This integration facilitates seamless communication without any hassle and contributes to sales growth.

Since the launch of iFLYTEK Spark on May 6 this year, iFLYTEK Open Platform has welcomed 1,676,000 new developer teams, representing a significant year-on-year increase of 229.1%.

We recognize that behind these statistics lie the growth of individual products and the aspirations of users and developers. Through empowering essential applications, AI can capitalize on its dividends and value. Furthermore, AI can only pave the way for a more promising future with a flourishing ecosystem.

In 2023, each cluster of our sparks represented a beacon of hope, illuminating the path toward progress and possibilities.

We have collaborated closely with industry leaders, driving large model innovation in twelve prominent sectors such as finance, automobile, law, industry, and communication. These efforts serve as a driving force behind digital transformation across various sectors, offering a broader range of choices for the global industrial chain.

Through the utilization of iFLYTEK Spark, we have empowered the automotive industry, providing seamless control, vast content, and natural dialogue capabilities. Car owners of renowned brands such as Chery, GAC, GWM, and Changan have experienced the captivating allure of iFLYTEK Spark.

In partnership with the four major operators, we have enabled users to engage in voice dialogues with their televisions and introduced a remarkable capability for televisions to comprehend local accents and dialects. During the Hangzhou Asian Games, we launched an innovative 5G call tranion service, allowing significant calls to be converted into text records, dialogue summaries, and to-do lists. In the future, this service is set to benefit over 700,000,000 5G users of China Mobile.

We have taken on the role of Deputy Leader of the Working Group of Humanoid Robot Standardisation of the National Robotics Standardisation Technical Committee (SAC/TC591). Through this position, we are actively promoting the development of multimodal body models associated with “vision-language-movement,” focusing on leveraging humanoid robots as a driving force.

In collaboration with 32 institutions, including Communication University of China, Zhejiang Daily, 36 Kr, and New Rank, we have jointly launched the “iFLYTEK Writing X Plan.” SparkGen has found applications in diverse fields such as media, finance, smart cultural tourism, enterprise digitalization, smart governance, and IP operation. Luya, an AI virtual singer from iFLYTEK Music, has amassed a fanbase exceeding 1,000,000. Moreover, the latest version of iFLYTEK Input (version 13.0) features a new built-in generative AI. So far, the cumulative request volume for the generative AI input function has surpassed 100,000,000 times, with an impressive user satisfaction rate of over 85%.

We have proudly introduced AI to major international sporting events, including the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu, the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, and the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Our presence has facilitated seamless communication and transcended barriers, enabling people from around the world to connect effortlessly.

We have proactively established a robust global Spark ecosystem driven by our unwavering dedication to global expansion. The International Station of iFLYTEK Open Platform extends AI services, including speech recognition, speech synthesis, machine translation, and image recognition, to developers worldwide. As a testament to our endeavors, we have successfully attracted over 270,000 developers from overseas. Furthermore, this year, we have taken the initiative to launch the Budapest Artificial Intelligence Joint Open Platform, assuming a leadership role in shaping a comprehensive global multilingual technology ecosystem.

As we look into 2024, we firmly believe that even a single spark can ignite a prairie fire.

May we kindle the spark of inspiration within our hearts, wholeheartedly embrace love, and triumph over any obstacles that come our way as we set forth on a journey toward a new spring!

*The data presented in the text is derived from actual application statistics.