Google Quantum Chip Willow Sets New Computational Benchmark

谷歌量子芯片 Willow 刷新计算极限

Google's latest quantum chip, Willow, demonstrated extraordinary performance by completing in 5 minutes what the fastest supercomputer would take 10251025 years to compute.
谷歌最新量子芯片 Willow 在基准测试中表现惊人，5 分钟内完成超级计算机需耗时 10251025 年的运算。

The multi-state nature of quantum bits gives it computing power far beyond that of traditional transistors.
量子比特的多状态特性，使其在计算能力上远超传统晶体管。

Google claims that quantum computing will transform fields such as AI, logistics planning, chemical simulation, and encryption.
谷歌表示，量子计算在 AI、物流规划、化学模拟和加密等领域将改变规则。

This development signifies a major step toward a new era of computation for humanity.
这一进展标志着人类迈向全新计算时代的重要一步。

In the future, quantum technology is expected to drive groundbreaking innovations in various scientific and industrial fields.
未来，量子技术或将推动更多科学和工业领域的颠覆性创新。

OpenAI Launches Video Generation Product Sora

OpenAI 推出视频生成产品 Sora

On December 10, OpenAI unveiled its video generation product Sora in a live broadcast, creating a sensation in the industry.
OpenAI 于 12 月 10 日通过直播发布了文生视频产品 Sora，震撼业界。

Sora enables high-quality text-to-video generation and introduces features like storyboarding and scene design to enhance creators' expression.
Sora 实现了文本到视频的高质量生成，并加入故事板、分镜设计等功能，显著提升创作者表达能力。

It is integrated into ChatGPT Plus and Pro services, allowing users to access it at no additional cost.
它被整合进 ChatGPT Plus 和 Pro 服务，无需额外付费即可使用。

Sam Altman stated that this is critical to OpenAI's AGI roadmap and expands how users interact with AI.
Sam Altman 表示，这对 OpenAI 的 AGI 路线至关重要，也拓展了用户与 AI 的交互方式。

The launch of Sora marks a new era in video generation technology, providing unprecedented support for creative professionals.
Sora 的发布标志着视频生成技术进入新纪元，为创意工作者提供了前所未有的支持。

Chinese Scientist Xu Huji Honored in Nature's Top 10 People of 2024

中国科学家徐沪济在《自然》十大人物榜单中荣膺一席

Xu Huji, a doctor at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, was recognized for his groundbreaking CAR-T cell therapy for autoimmune diseases.
海军军医大学徐沪济因 CAR-T 细胞疗法在自身免疫病治疗中的突破性研究被选为《自然》2024年度十大人物之一。

His team used universal donor CAR-T cells to provide effective and affordable treatment for autoimmune disease patients.
他的团队使用通用型异体 CAR-T 细胞，为风湿免疫病患者提供了高效、可负担的治疗方案。

The first three patients achieved long-term remission within six months, proving the therapy's effectiveness and safety.
首批三位患者在六个月内均取得长期缓解，显示疗法的有效性和安全性。

This research marks a new phase in autoimmune disease treatment and has attracted global attention.
这项研究标志着自身免疫病治疗进入新阶段，受到全球医学界关注。

In the future, universal CAR-T technology could significantly improve patient accessibility to treatment.
未来，通用型 CAR-T 技术或将显著提升患者的治疗可及性。

One Hundred Years of Solitude Series Premieres on Netflix

《百年孤独》改编剧集首次登上屏幕

Netflix launched the adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude on December 11, marking its first screen adaptation in over 50 years.
Netflix 于 12 月 11 日推出《百年孤独》改编剧集，这是小说出版 50 多年来首次影视化尝试。

The 16-episode series was primarily filmed in Colombia, capturing the century-long saga of the Buendía family.
全剧共 16 集，主要在哥伦比亚拍摄，重现布恩迪亚家族百年的命运史。

While the original text's complexity and literary qualities were once deemed unfilmable, the series aims to faithfully present its magic realism.
原著的复杂性和文学性曾被认为无法改编，但剧集力求忠实再现魔幻现实主义的精髓。

Widely acclaimed as the "Bible of Latin America," the novel also enjoys a vast readership in China.
这部作品被誉为“拉丁美洲的圣经”，在中国也拥有广泛的读者基础。

The series allows audiences to experience Gabriel García Márquez's literary masterpiece in a vivid and accessible format.
通过剧集，观众将更直观感受到马尔克斯笔下独特的文学世界。

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谷歌量子芯片 Willow 刷新计算极限 | OpenAI 推出视频生成产品 Sora