State-Owned China Telecom Takes on Tech Giants by Launching ChatGPT-Like AI Model
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China Telecom’s cloud unit, CTYun, is developing its own ChatGPT-like AI model and plans to launch the service in the near future.
CTYun is testing pre-trained large language models, which are key to generative AI technology like ChatGPT.
China Telecom emerged as the third-largest player in the telecoms market with a 10.3% market share in the second half of 2022.
China Telecom, a state-owned telecommunications network operator and prominent cloud service provider, is venturing into the realm of generative AI by developing a natural language training model. The company’s cloud unit, CTYun, is currently in the process of testing the model and aims to launch the service soon. This move puts China Telecom in direct competition with major tech players, such as Baidu and Alibaba Group Holding, who have also been pursuing ChatGPT-like AI technology.
According to the company’s general manager Hu Zhiqiang, CTYun intends to release its product “at the appropriate time.” This announcement was made during an event held in Fuzhou, the capital city of Fujian province in southeastern China.
China Telecom plans to offer services to corporate clients, including AI model production, technical support, and the management of large models. The Bejing-based company is the first state-owned telecommunications provider to publicly disclose its development of a ChatGPT-like AI model.
Yicai Global wrote that the telecommunications industry has a natural advantage in AI technology development due to its pre-existing computing power infrastructure, such as data centers and cloud computing platforms. An expert told the Yicai that the success of pre-trained large AI models hinges on their ability to conform to market demand.
China Telecom emerged as the third-largest player in the telecoms market with a 10.3% market share. Alibaba holds the largest market share at 31.9%, followed by Huawei Technologies at 12.1%. Tencent ranked fourth with 9.9% of the market.
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Agne is a journalist who covers the latest trends and developments in the metaverse, AI, and Web3 industries for the Metaverse Post. Her passion for storytelling has led her to conduct numerous interviews with experts in these fields, always seeking to uncover exciting and engaging stories. Agne holds a Bachelor’s degree in literature and has an extensive background in writing about a wide range of topics including travel, art, and culture. She has also volunteered as an editor for the animal rights organization, where she helped raise awareness about animal welfare issues. Contact her on agnec@mpost.io.
