What’s happened in AI: January 14th-20th
The AI research capabilities of Microsoft continue to expand. This week they opened two separate AI labs in China.
The first will be located in Nanchang city and will focus on VR in addition to AI applications in established manufacturing companies. The second will be located in Shanghai and will focus on IoT in addition to AI. It’s clear Microsoft has gained favor with the Chinese government as these are two major developments with regards to their China strategy.