Chapter 518: Star Zero is born, and good news spreads frequently!
"Since they are both equal, shouldn't it be time for our Xing Ling to leave the laboratory?"
Zhang Shuo is full of expectations.
"Chairman, what do you mean, is that we also develop an artificial intelligence program similar to Alpha Go to attract attention and show our achievements in the field of artificial intelligence to the outside world?" Tan Yunsong hesitated slightly.
Obviously, he doesn't agree with Alpha's way of getting out of the circle.
If artificial intelligence like Alpha Go is used to popularize the concept of artificial intelligence to the public, it is indeed a good choice, but if it is really used in professional fields, it is almost meaningless.
More gimmick than practicality.
"Of course not!" Zhang Shuo smiled and shook his head. He didn't have the habit of picking on others' comments. "Xing Ling walked out of the laboratory not to try to impress people, but to devote himself to serious applications."
"For example, can Xing Ling be involved in the administrative management of Bu Ya?"
Reducing the number of administrative staff and reducing administrative expenses has always been something Zhang Shuo has been pushing hard for. However, administrative affairs are also complicated and someone must do it.
No matter how much you compress, there is always a limit.
If artificial intelligence can be introduced into the administrative management system, there may be a "dimensionality reduction strike" effect, which can truly reduce administrative expenses.
"The simplest one, like the clock-in in the human resources management system, can the entire system be networked, so that Xingling can complete the recording, screening and data analysis?"
This is the most basic job, but it takes up a lot of labor resources.
"Going a little deeper, like performance appraisal, can we also introduce Xingling to carry out personal portraits? As an assistant, to assist human resources in performance appraisal."
"This is a good idea." Tan Yunsong's eyes also lit up.
"right?"
Zhang Shuo looked at the executives present and said, "Everyone can speak freely and think about what role Xingling can play in corporate management now and in the future."
"I wonder if Xingling can replace the role of stock traders in the future? If it can, it will not only save labor costs, but the key is to be more efficient and accurate." Luo Chang'an, the new vice president, was the first to speak.
"This should be fine."
As the developer of Xingling, Tan Yunsong is naturally the most qualified person to answer.
"In terms of logistics procurement, can we also introduce Xingling's participation? For example, through big data analysis, we can track the demand and consumption of office supplies such as paper." Jiang Yue continued.
"For another example, let Xingling arrange the application and use of conference rooms, official cars, etc."
"As long as the relevant permissions are released, there will be no problem."
Tan Yunsong smiled and nodded, then added: "In fact, the above applications can only be regarded as superficial, and they have not even triggered Xingling's core capabilities."
This confidence...
"Combined with big data, as long as it has relevant permissions and conducts a certain amount of in-depth learning, Xingling can not only participate in the administrative affairs of the group, but also participate in business-level affairs."
"For example, we constantly track industry trends, raw material price fluctuations, stock market fluctuations and other market element information, integrate relevant data, and provide information support for decision makers."
"It's like an upgraded version of the wheat supplier management system?" Gu Mingzhang interjected with a smile.
"That's right!"
Tan Yunsong nodded in approval, "The real power of Xingling is that it can be used as an information integration center to integrate various subsystems such as human resources, finance, procurement, supplier system, sales and R&D, and transform the fragmented, dispersed and huge
Data and information are integrated together to form a synergistic effect."
"This will then provide the most powerful information support for the company's business decisions."
"At the same time, as an integrator of information, Xingling will also play the role of information output."
"simplest--"
"For example, based on the subsidy for information inquiry rights, open information inquiry services are selectively provided to employees, from the most basic company rules and regulations, financial systems, company announcements, organizational structure, personnel adjustments, etc., to supplier lists,
Partner contact information, to higher-level business opportunity confidentiality, etc.”
"You can quickly achieve one-on-one inquiries and consultation services."
"In other words, in the future, Xingling will play the role of a budding manager, replacing human workers and handling basic low-level affairs for the group, and can it do better and better than human workers?"
Zhang Shuo also understood it somewhat, it was very science fiction.
"That's pretty much it." Tan Yunsong nodded, "As for Xing Ling's positioning, whether it is a manager or a supporting role depends on the group's positioning of Xing Ling."
The implication is that as many permissions are given to Xingling, it can do as much as it can.
"Of course it's best to be a manager."
Zhang Shuo does not reject artificial intelligence, and even admires the use of artificial intelligence to replace people in the management of public affairs described in science fiction novels.
Humans will show favoritism, but artificial intelligence will not.
As for worries that artificial intelligence will betray humanity, it is simply nonsense.
"In that case, the first thing to do is to connect all the subsystems of the group, including the systems, data links, interfaces, etc. between the group and its subsidiaries." Tan Yunsong was also very excited.
Letting Xing Ling participate in the management of Germination is itself an experience and evolution for Xing Ling.
"You will take the lead in this work." Zhang Shuo nodded directly.
"good!"
Tan Yunsong also did his part.
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The scenery on the sprouting side is unique, and Cai Miaomiao's movements are also very fast.
After Tianju Real Estate was registered and established, Cai Miaomiao, under the guidance of Zhang Shuo, successfully invited Zhu Zhenghong to come out again and serve as the president of Tianju Real Estate, fully presiding over the daily work of Tianju Real Estate.
at the same time.
The contacts between Tianju Real Estate and Guancheng are also in full swing. At present, the location of the "Maker Town" has been selected and a letter of intent for project cooperation has been signed.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! The next step is to advance the project in a down-to-earth manner.
If it goes quickly, it is expected that the Maker Town will be put into trial operation in two years and become the first livable community in China specially built for freelancers.
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Two days later, Tan Yunsong found Zhang Shuo again.
"Chairman, if Xing Ling wants to come out of the laboratory, he needs to create an avatar tailored for him. Do you have any requirements in this regard?" Tan Yunsong came to ask for instructions.
Since Xing Ling is defined as one of the managers of Bu Bu's future, the virtual image should not be taken lightly, because in a sense, it also represents Bu Bu's corporate image.
"Avatar..."
The first thing Zhang Shuo projected in his mind was a two-dimensional image like Luo Tianyi.
But it is definitely inappropriate as a business manager.
"Women, around 25 years old, must be beautiful, but they must also conform to the traditional Chinese aesthetics, and don't make any mess." That's all Zhang Shuo could think of.
"In this case, it would be best to hire a female celebrity to serve as a reference for Xing Ling, conduct three-dimensional scanning and sound modeling, and then make modifications and adjustments on this basis." Tan Yunsong understood very well.
"Female star, wait."
Zhang Shuo subconsciously thought of Lin Weiwei and called Lin Weiwei immediately.
"You're such a busy person, why do you have time to think of me?"
On the other end of the phone, Lin Weiwei was still catching up on her sleep in bed, looking lazy.
"It's like this. The artificial intelligence developed internally by Sprout requires a customized avatar, with a real person as a reference. I think your image is quite suitable. Do you want to give it a try?" Zhang Shuo issued an invitation.
"Modeling for an avatar?" Lin Weiwei was slightly startled, "Is it the same as capturing faces in anime?"
"That's pretty much what it means." Zhang Shuo said.
"Then in what scenarios will this artificial intelligence of yours be used in the future?" Lin Weiwei understands quite well. With just this knowledge, she has already surpassed 99% of celebrities.
After all, he is a serious college student.
Unlike a certain star who wants to establish himself as an academic master, he is praised to the sky just for solving a linear equation in two variables.
It's really embarrassing.
"The first stage will be launched internally in Sprout, as an auxiliary administrator. Later, it may be promoted to various devices and applications such as Maili mobile phones and Tiantian Toutiao."
Since Lin Weiwei was asked to help, Zhang Shuo naturally couldn't hide it.
"In other words, in the future, this avatar of mine is likely to be popular around the world?" Lin Weiwei's expression became increasingly weird. She fluttered and sat up from the bed, revealing her curves.
"It's not your avatar, it's an avatar based on you." Zhang Shuo corrected seriously.
"..."
Lin Weiwei was also defeated by Zhang Shuo's hardcore straight man.
"Okay, I agree!"
It was a simple matter in itself, but Zhang Shuo made the call himself, and Lin Weiwei had no reason to refuse.
And, it’s quite interesting.
With Sprout's global influence, once the artificial intelligence "Xingling" is launched, Lin Weiwei, as a "prototype machine", will also benefit from it.
What celebrities need, isn’t it gimmicks and exposure?!
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In the busy schedule, March has come to an end very quickly.
On the last day of March, Futukang announced that it planned to acquire 2/3 of Sharp's shares for US$3.84 billion. After the transaction is completed, Futukang will obtain Sharp's panel technology.
This technology will strengthen the relationship between Futukang and its main customer Pingguo.
Although Pingguo in this life is far less prosperous than in the original time and space, due to the Maili Group's dislike of Fu Tukang, the latter could only hold Pingguo's thigh firmly.
Also due to the emergence of Maili, in the field of electronics foundry, Maili Electronics, a subsidiary of Maili Group, has steadily surpassed Futukang and become the largest electronics foundry giant in China.
Fu Tukang's life was very difficult, and his thoughts on seeking transformation were naturally even heavier.
However, after the acquisition of Sharp by Futukang in the original time and space, it was not able to exert its due effect. In this life, it is even less likely to make any big achievements.
It is destined to be nothing more than a dream.
From Zhang Shuo's point of view, a company like Futukang would naturally be better off early.
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Tuesday, April 5th.
At the end of the Qingming Festival holiday, Zhang Shuo returned to the company and sat down in the office. The first thing he had to do was, of course, to sign and approve the funding application for the new quarter.
This includes a basic allocation of 19.5 billion and a special allocation of up to 134 billion.
Needless to say, basic appropriations are routine expenses every quarter. As for special appropriations, they are allocated to the two subsidiaries of Qing Ning Group and Xinghai Group.
Among them, 84 billion is the capital needed to acquire Xianzhengda, and the remaining 50 billion is allocated to Xinghai Group for subsequent investment and acquisition of Vale.
Apart from fixed allocations, Sprout Holdings had no special expenditures in the past quarter.
In terms of revenue, in the first quarter of 2016, Qinghe Group turned in profits of 93.5 billion, Maili Group turned in profits of 84 billion, and Weizhong Group turned in profits of 10.5 billion.
The total profit turned in was 188 billion.
Qinghe Group's income for this quarter includes 10 billion service fees from Qingcheng Group, which is also the final payment and is a non-recurring expense.
After experiencing two consecutive quarters of negative cash flow growth, at the beginning of 2016, the cash on the books of Sprout Holdings finally returned to positive growth, approaching the 100 billion mark again.
With such strong profitability, it is not difficult to understand why Sprout is buying overseas.
"Well, it's time to repay the overseas loan from the Dream Fund."
Zhang Shuo glanced at the properties panel, thoughtfully.
As the main force behind the acquisition of Xianzhengda, Dream Fund needs to pay up to 19.575 billion U.S. dollars. It will also start the acquisition of Mengsandu in the future. Funds are suddenly a bit tight.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Sprout is not short of money now, so there is no need to delay the repayment of this overseas loan.
As for the bank loan, Meiya wants to repay it, but is afraid that the bank will not be happy with it. Not only will it not take back the loan, but it is even planning to increase the loan amount to Meiya.
It's hard to find high-quality loan candidates like Mie Ya.
As for the 10 billion corporate bonds, because they are three-year bonds, they will not mature until the end of June this year. By then, they can naturally be easily redeemed without any financial pressure.
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As time enters April, the budding department continues to move, and good news comes one after another.
On April 10, the Pingchang Commercial Space Launch Site jointly planned by Nebula Group and China Aerospace was officially completed and entered the trial operation stage.
This is also the first commercial space launch center put into operation in China.
Nebula Group has planned to launch the first commercial launch vehicle developed by Nebula Technology in the next one to two months, which will also carry the Nebula 2, Nebula 3 and Nebula 4 experimental communication satellites.
Sprout's commercial aerospace business has officially entered a stage of rapid development.
Just two days later, Pinxixi Jiangxia Cargo Airport project also completed the project feasibility report analysis and signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Jiangxia.
The subsequent stages will include planning and design, approval, and construction.
The project progressed more smoothly than expected.
It can be seen that since the time entered 16 years ago, because the size of the sprout has grown to a considerable scale, even if there is no deliberate action, relying on inertia, it is unstoppable.