Pei Qian didn't give the two of them a chance to raise objections, and went directly to the next topic.

"Then the next step is to determine the next main research direction of the Pony Artificial Intelligence Laboratory."

"Do you guys have any ideas?"

Pei Qian is still the same as before, fishing first.

Otherwise, if the opinions put forward by yourself happen to collide with the head of the department, it will be difficult to change it.

Shen Renjie said: "Mr. Pei, at present, the research in our laboratory is mainly focused on the routine application of artificial intelligence. To put it simply, it is the upgrade and optimization of artificial intelligence on mobile phones, such as those mobile phone functions that AEEIS artificial intelligence is responsible for, all of which are within the scope of our research. ”

Jiang Yuan nodded slightly, which was the main reason why he chose to acquire this company in the first place.

Artificial intelligence assistants, smart speakers, smart homes, etc. on mobile phones, this is the most widely used and commercialized field of artificial intelligence, and it is also the most compatible with Tengda's current industry.

The research results of this laboratory can be directly used by AEEIS, making the AEEIS on OTTO mobile phones more user-friendly, and Changyou is now pouring out various smart homes, so the research results in this field are very important for OTTO technology.

Moreover, this field is relatively easy to produce results.

Because the artificial intelligence at the current stage, to put it bluntly, relies on artificial intelligence, and the more artificial it is, the more intelligent it is.

For example, AEEIS, its functions are basically supported by a large amount of code, although it is very intelligent, but in fact it is the result of program operations, which is predetermined.

As for other research directions, the relative difficulty will be higher, and it will be more difficult to produce results.

Pei Qian couldn't help but be silent.

Obviously, these are not very complicated and esoteric truths, and he understands them.

In that case, this field must not be chosen!

As for what field to choose, Pei Qian himself didn't know, but at least Shen Renjie and Jiang Yuan ruled out a correct answer for him.

Pei Qian coughed lightly: "It's not that this kind of research can't be done, but there is no need to be the main research direction." ”

"Divide a small group of people and study it casually."

Pei Qian is not very good at directly asking them to give up completely, after all, most of the research results of others are in this field, and it is too outrageous to let them give up all of them.

But it will definitely not work to continue to dig into this field, it is too easy to get into trouble.

It is best to invest only a small part of manpower in researching this aspect, just fool around, and get by on the face, and don't use too much force to produce too big results.

Shen Renjie was stunned: "Huh? ”

Before, he told Mr. Pei that he wanted to determine the main research direction of the laboratory, which means that in the current field, choose a subdivision as the focus of efforts.

I didn't even think about anything else!

Because the laboratory has too little accumulation in other aspects, and the difficulty of research and development is high, and it is not easy to produce results, it is easy to engage in it and toss in vain.

Looking at Shen Renjie and Jiang Yuan's stunned eyes, Pei Qian knew that it was time for him to play the technique of big mouth escape.

His expression immediately became serious: "There are two very fatal problems in this field of current research. ”

"First, the homogenization is serious, and it does not have the effect of differentiated competition at all."

"If nothing else, how many companies and laboratories in China are now researching this direction? Almost all mobile phone manufacturers are engaged in their own artificial intelligence assistants, not to mention the leader of Xunke Technology. ”

"What's the point of us stumbling with them in this field?"

"It's better to buy the ready-made technology of Xunke Technology directly, and it is enough for a part of us to make small repairs on this basis."

"Second, the ceiling is too low, and the goal is simply not long-term enough."

"Even if we can achieve certain results, how much benefit can it bring us?"

"It's nothing more than to make AEEIS artificial intelligence more functional, and launch a few more smart gadgets. But if we can do that, other companies can't? ”

"How rich can AEEIS artificial intelligence be? Can it bring any substantial experience improvement to our mobile phone users? ”

"Obviously, this is a low-risk, low-return area."

"If we want to do something low-risk, low-return, just buy off-the-shelf technology, why bother setting up our own lab?"

"Therefore, it is definitely necessary to choose a high-risk, high-return direction!"

"It doesn't matter if we don't have key results in a year or two and keep losing money, we have to take a long-term view!"

In other words, you can study in any direction, but you can't continue to study the current direction. You can spend as much as you want to study, and you must have a long-term goal. ”

"Of course, don't hold back your big move and drill the tip of the horns. Occasionally give some small results, that's also a result! ”

The reason why this sentence was added at the end was mainly because Pei Qian was worried that this laboratory would have no results for a long time, which would lead to a delay in settlement. Anyway, as long as there is a little result, fooling around and making a product to sell without violating the rules of the system.

Pei Qian's words were straightforward, and both of them showed a look of shame on their faces.

Look at Mr. Pei's vision, this realm!

Sure enough, the helmsman of such a large group company thinks differently from ordinary employees!

Shen Renjie hurriedly nodded: "I understand Mr. Pei, I must take what you said as the creed of all the employees of the Pony Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, strictly abide by it, and always keep it in mind!" ”

Pei Qian nodded with great satisfaction.

Well, yes, Shen Renjie is old and serious, and he seems to be a very obedient person, which is very reassuring.

Jiang Yuan, not long after he was promoted to the person in charge, he didn't make any trouble, and he should be much stronger than Chang You.

Pei Qian stood up: "Okay, then I'll go first." ”

He's only done one major option for the Pony AI Lab so far, but he hasn't pointed out a very clear direction.

This is mainly because Pei Qian was afraid that his European Emperor attribute would attack again, so he pointed out a breaking point with a finger.

Anyway, let Shen Renjie figure it out slowly, as for what he will figure out, it's up to fate.

……

Seeing off Mr. Pei, Jiang Yuan and Shen Renjie returned to the conference room again.

Shen Renjie couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "The first time I saw Mr. Pei, I really didn't expect him to be such a person." ”

Jiang Yuan asked, "What kind of person?" ”

Shen Renjie thought for a while: "There is a kind of maturity that is not commensurate with age, this kind of pattern and vision, I have never seen it in others." ”

"I have to say that the temperament of the entire Tengda Group is very similar to Mr. Pei, they are all so young and full of vitality."

Shen Renjie is nearly middle-aged, and he has also dealt with the bosses or CEOs of many large companies in the industry, and he has seen a lot of winds and waves. But after coming to Tengda, I was still amazed by all kinds of magical things.

For example, Jiang Yuan is young enough, and Mr. Pei is even younger than Jiang Yuan. Chang You, the former head of OTTO Technology, was only in charge for one year, and was transferred to other departments, and the key is that he has outstanding performance and excellent employees.

This kind of thing can be said to be unheard of in other companies.

Jiang Yuan smiled slightly: "It's good to get used to it." ”

Shen Renjie's expression became melancholy again: "But then again, Mr. Pei didn't give us a very clear instruction." ”

Jiang Yuan took a slow sip of tea: "Mr. Shen, this is what you don't know." ”

"According to the standard process of Tengda's work, the next step is the highlight of our work."

Shen Renjie: "Huh? Do you say ......"

Jiang Yuan nodded slightly: "That's right, Mr. Pei should have given us enough hints in his previous words, and now we need to interpret it seriously." ”

Shen Renjie blinked, completely confused.

Jiang Yuan had expected this, although Shen Renjie was old, he had never worked in Tengda, so he couldn't get Mr. Pei's ideas. So, he had to come by himself.

He took out his phone and searched for the keyword "horse".

"First of all, the name that Mr. Pei gave to the laboratory is very exquisite."

"Literally, a colt is an inferior horse, and it doesn't seem to be a good name. But there is a famous sentence in "Persuasion", called: Qiji jumps, can't take ten steps; Ten horses, the merit is relentless. ”

This means that although Maxima runs fast, if he only jumps, he will not be able to jump ten paces; And if the inferior horse runs all the time, as long as it persists, it can also run far. ”

"Combined with the previous name of the laboratory, 'Kirin', this meaning is even more obvious."

"What Mr. Pei means is that we have to lower our profile."

"The field of artificial intelligence is too deep and complex, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it represents the future of humanity. In such a field, we should always adhere to the apprenticeship mentality, and move forward step by step like a colt, the key is not how fast you can run at the beginning, but how long you can hold on. ”

"Therefore, what Mr. Pei means is that we must not be complacent, we must not be complacent, we must always correct our mentality, recognize our own shortcomings, and always have a long-term vision and insist on research, so as to occupy a place in this field!"

Shen Renjie suddenly said: "I see! In this way, the name Pony Artificial Intelligence Laboratory contains a lot of meanings! Not only is it not local, but it has a very deep cultural connotation? ”

Jiang Yuan continued: "As for the next research direction of the Pony Laboratory......

"Although Mr. Pei did not clearly point it out, he pointed out a general range."

"Mr. Pei asked us to compete with other laboratories in a dislocation position, not only to take a long-term view, but also to give full play to our comparative advantages."

"In my opinion...... Why don't you focus your research on the application of AI in gaming? ”

Shen Renjie was stunned for a moment: "Game field? Makes sense! ”

"Tengda's game is very good, and all kinds of AI and assistants in the game are indeed one of the research directions of artificial intelligence."

"If we can make a contribution to the AI of the game, it will indeed play a greater role than improving the function of AEEAIS!"

"Okay, then it's settled, and a small group of people will be assigned to conduct research in the field of AEEIS artificial intelligence and smart home, and the main research direction will be in the field of games!"