The end of technology.

The little resentment before was swept away.

I was even a little fortunate that although Conan Lamar dropped the burden at the time, the company still paid part of the expert fees.Now it seems that the good friendship at that time has finally borne fruit.

He believed in Conan Lamar's judgment on whether a piece of software had market value. If he didn't even have this insight, the professor wouldn't have won the Turing Award.He believed even more in the research and development capabilities of Yanbei University of Physical Education where Ning Zi worked in the field of artificial intelligence. After all, the M10's hot sale had already created a miracle for Youwei Group.

"Well, Professor Lamar, can you tell me carefully, what kind of software is this? Well... In the field of artificial intelligence, it shouldn't be the cat-like artificial intelligence in the live broadcast in the morning, right?"

Conan Lamar shook his head and said, "No, actually I don't know whether the guest cat is really artificial intelligence. I didn't participate in the research including the intelligent voice assistant technology of M10. The one I'm talking about The software is very useful, mainly because it can carry out autonomous programming according to the description of natural language. Simply put, you only need to give it some very popular descriptions, and it can be converted into corresponding programs.”

"Of course, the more detailed the description, the more professional the program it transforms. This natural language description can be done in the form of questions and answers, or in other ways. Simply put, it can make the software that writes a specific program become It is very simple, and it can even be used to develop games, including online games. It can simultaneously generate client and client, and its server can interact with the turbulence algorithm on parameters.”

"Currently, this software can already support three mainstream operating systems: IOS, Android, and Microsoft, and generate various applications in batches for these operating systems. This also makes it possible to customize programs. It is equivalent to mastering the basic If you can ask the computer clearly, you can get a satisfactory answer. Do you know? I suspect that Ning Zi has already solved the problem of P=NP, otherwise it is impossible for such intelligent software to come out in this era.”

"Of course, the only disadvantage is that some large-scale basic software is definitely not capable. For example, basic research computing and large-scale design software, it cannot be designed by itself, similar to Matab and EAD. After all, such software requires too much More data feedback. But as long as it is given a database with enough samples, these difficulties may also be overcome in the future.”

After listening to Conan Lamar's description, Nicholas Harold could feel his heart beating faster, and even felt like he was about to jump out of his chest.

He doesn't need to know too much professional knowledge, of course he knows that this is a good software.And it is a software that can make a lot of money.

Think about it, how much money each company pays developers every year. If this software is really as magical as Conan Lamar said, it means that the entire Internet software market will undergo earth-shaking changes in the future.

Every user, regardless of basic programming knowledge, can become a developer.Who would say no to unique software?Even for many major software companies, the future programming logic may be changed, and they will focus on the development of high-quality software. Of course, these high-quality software may not require too many programmers, and probably only need to retain the former testing team. ...

In other words, every Internet user may be a potential buyer of this product, whether it is a corporate user or an individual user.

Well, even if it's just ten dollars a month to use it...

In addition, there are software platform upload fees, promotion fees...

Great technique!

"Professor Lamar, are you serious? Are they willing to use such software to find a company agent?" Nicholas Harold licked his lips and asked.

"Yes, Your Excellency Harold. But I guess Ning Zi also has selfish intentions. This product is only available in English for the time being, and it will be limited to refuse Sinicization, including the generated software. He may hope to use this method to Look at the impact of this product; on the other hand, in order for this software to function at its maximum, it also needs hardware and software providers such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, Intel, etc. to provide the required interfaces for the software. This requires an agent It is obviously very difficult for the company to be able to connect with these companies.”

Conan Lamar shrugged and explained.

very reasonable explanation...

This also made Nicholas Harold realize that if this matter is handled properly, he will become the hero who saves Cisco from the fire and water.

Not only the profits that can only be seen in the long run, as long as Cisco first releases this epoch-making software, there will be too many stories to tell in the capital market.Now Cisco's stock is not only at the bottom of the 30-year period, but has also been temporarily suspended on the grounds of alleged violations.

Of course, this can also be understood as a protective suspension. Originally, Wall Street regulators were waiting for the results of this negotiation to re-estimate the value of Cisco.If you can still get this major benefit, not to mention that Cisco's stock can return to its peak price, but it is very possible to come back to life and reach a relatively ideal price range.

"Thank you for providing me with this information, Professor Lamar. Cisco is willing to represent this software. Although we can't pay much now, we are willing to share more profits in the future. Of course, if you can help us For this opportunity, we are willing to express our gratitude to the best of our ability. You should know, Conan, that we are never stingy with our friends."

Conan Lamar shrugged and said: "Of course, but the role I can play is limited. But I will mention this matter to Ning Zi when we meet next time. But the most important thing is to see your sincerity. I I can only persuade him to give you priority. You should know that once the news is announced, the companies that are interested in this software are definitely not limited to Cisco. Including Google, Apple... They will probably be very interested in this technology."

Nicholas Harold nodded again and again: "Of course, of course, but Cisco is definitely the most sincere. Please leave this matter to you. If you need my cooperation, just ask. We are friends, right?"

"Do your best." Conan Lamar nodded as usual, but sighed in his heart. Sure enough, in the face of huge profits, even if he knew that he might be a guinea pig, he still wanted to grab this opportunity.

But then again, this promise can be justified.

Conan Lamar knew very well that Ning Zi liked Cisco the most. After all, this company is the best for Ning Zi to control now, even if they don't have any shares in Cisco.

……

After Ning Zi reached a preliminary agreement with the negotiating team, the entire body moved into action.

The next contract on the payment method is a commercial secret of each company.How to pay and how much interest will be paid depends on how the negotiating team members strive for a better result for themselves.

Of course, Ning Zi didn't care.

All negotiation venues have microphones and cameras, which is equivalent to being able to fully grasp the negotiation dynamics in March.

After the first round of negotiations, the staff in charge of negotiations at the University submitted the materials for the first round of negotiations through the school's mailbox system at noon, and then received a reply email.Everyone thought that Ning Zi replied to the email, but in fact it was March who was in charge.

Ning Zi felt that March understood human nature very well.

Moreover, it can accurately grasp people's psychological bottom line and the company's actual bottom line through various data, and formulate sufficiently detailed negotiation strategies based on these two bottom lines, so that the mood of the negotiators on the other side can repeatedly cross between the two bottom lines. Jump.

It's torture, but it's in line with artificial intelligence's obsession with maximizing efficiency.

Ning Zi didn't pay attention to these.

Just like what he told Lu Xiaoya, the problems he needs to think about now can no longer require too much calculation, and more needs an inspiration that can make people realize.This also once again reflects the unreasonable side of mathematical deduction to a more abstract level. Even if the answer is right in front of you, it does not mean that you can understand it immediately.

Not to mention that in this direction, March cannot provide an accurate answer.

Especially when it comes to high-dimensional category science, it is no longer enough to be anxious.

For example, thinking about the motion of the planet, projecting the motion path to form one graph after another, bringing these graphs into a higher dimension, and then reversely thinking about the reasons for these motion trajectories.

This requires connecting many different mathematical concepts.

Through the most abstract thinking, to express the most present form of movement, and then prove it...

This is very difficult.

Fortunately, this does not affect the progress of laboratory work and industrialization.

And he has more important things to do.

At 01:30 in the afternoon, Zhang Haifeng rushed to the university, picked up Ning Yu and Lu Xiaoya, and went to the station in the west of Beijing to pick up people.

After receiving the notice in advance and having prepared all night, Lu Xiaoya's mentality has become very peaceful.

However, when he learned that Zhang Haifeng was the friend in the organization that Ning Zi said, he was still full of resentment.

Although Zhang Haifeng really has thick eyebrows and big eyes, not to mention being handsome, but at least he can be described as being upright, but in the eyes of Xiaoya, this guy——is not a good person.

But Zhang Haifeng obviously knew how to deal with Lu Xiaoya, and as soon as he got in the car, he handed over a card.

"What is this? What are you doing for me?" Lu Xiaoya asked after looking over and over again.

"A pass card, we often have some internal competitions of business capabilities in Strong Shield. In addition to firearms, there are also some items on the ring, which must be very exciting in the eyes of you insiders. You add the card Wechat, we will notify you when there are such competitions internally in the future, and you can watch them for free with this card, and you only need to notify in advance, and there will be a car to pick you up and back." Zhang Haifeng, who was sitting in the co-pilot seat of a seven-seat commercial vehicle, turned his head explained.

Well, I didn't intend to forgive Zhang Haifeng, but suddenly I felt a little bit reluctant to part with this card.

It is a very interesting thing for her to have the opportunity to appreciate the moves of the masters in the ring.

Ning Zi glanced at Zhang Haifeng and said, "Don't pay attention to him, this card is a deception. If you want to watch this kind of game, you just need to swipe your face."

"No, Ning Zi, do you have to go through the process?" Zhang Haifeng muttered dissatisfied.

Ning Zi ignored Zhang Haifeng's complaints, and said again: "If you like to watch this, our robotics laboratory will start designing in the future, and first design a humanoid robot that can adapt to the rules of the ring. It should look better than humans fighting against each other."

"Pfft..." Couldn't help laughing, Lu Xiaoya blinked her crescent-like eyes, handed the card back to Zhang Haifeng obediently, and said: "You heard it, from now on it will be fights between robots, humans Out of date."

"Listen to Ning Zi's bragging... It will take at least ten years for a robot to enter the ring. By then, he will still remember what I said today." Zhang Haifeng said disdainfully.

"Oh, let's make a bet, our humanoid robot will be able to enter the arena in three years. If you lose, you can fight with Xiaoya in the arena." Ning Zi glanced at Zhang Haifeng and said.

"Three years... Then you lost?"

"I will report to you in advance if I lose."

"Agreed?"

"It's a word."

Well, the two men finished their bet, and Lu Xiaoya hasn't gotten over it yet...

"Forehead……"

Fortunately, Ning Zi reminded the woman: "Didn't you say yesterday that you were going to beat up that whistleblower? You will have a chance in three years."

Chapter 135 Alliance

Zhang Haifeng fell silent, while Lu Xiaoya smiled happily, but the reasons were different.

Although there are differences between men and women, Zhang Haifeng, who has already started to do intelligence work, still roughly knows Lu Xiaoya's strength.It might not be a big problem to really go to the ring and beat him up violently, but he immediately felt that this matter was not easy.

It wasn't that he was really afraid of being beaten by Lu Xiaoya, but Zhang Haifeng heard a very special confidence from the bet proposed by Ning Zi.It's as if a humanoid robot that can fight can really be made within three years.

To be honest, Zhang Haifeng doesn't really believe in this technique.

After all, if the dexterity of a humanoid robot can reach the level of the ring, then it will be of great use.Although Zhang Haifeng is not too interested in technology, he is also very clear that the world's most advanced humanoid robot company is currently only able to make humanoid robots able to jump twice without falling over.

Zhang Haifeng has also learned that the algorithm design of pedestrian and machine walking is extremely complicated. It is said that there are no more than fifteen people in the world who can write this algorithm.But this is also understandable, after all, it is really difficult to think about this thing.

The fact that human beings can easily control their legs to walk easily is not only a natural talent, but also the result of the coordination of multiple functions.

Even simple walking requires constant brain operation, observing road conditions and obstacles, and coordinating the balance of the body at all times to prevent falls.

Therefore, the seemingly simple movement of legs for humans is difficult for robots.

It is necessary for the robot to be able to analyze and calculate complex road conditions in a very short period of time, and then adjust the body like a human being to ensure that it will not fall.Collecting this information requires cameras, various radars, various supporting sensors, and various algorithms.

You must know that Zhang Haifeng used to be by Li Rongchang's side.

He still clearly remembers the shock to many people after AlphaGo developed by Google defeated the world champion in Go the year before last.After all, in the last century, no one believed that computers could easily control Go, the most complex board game invented in human history.

For this reason, Li Rongchang also specially invited Dong Yuanzhi, a top expert in artificial intelligence in Huaxia at that time, to discuss this issue.Because according to intelligence, the country on the opposite side has never given up on using AI technology for modern weapons research and development.

However, according to what Professor Dong said at the time, AlphaGo seems to be very powerful, but in fact it is still the promotion of machine deep learning, and the application of deep learning actually has great limitations.

For example, the application of artificial intelligence is still only focused on image recognition and tracking in the direction of computer vision, dialogue systems for natural language processing, and recommendation systems based on big data analysis that Internet companies value most.

These applications also have the same feature, that is, they are not afraid of the lack of robustness.In other words, it doesn't matter if you fail, just let the machine continue training.The reason is also very simple. The current artificial intelligence technology seems to be hyped by the media, and it seems that many functions can surpass humans at any time, but in fact, due to the lack of theoretical support, the entire system cannot even determine the worst performance. The scene with serious consequences afterwards is extremely difficult.

Even in the application scenarios that have been successfully implemented, it is just a neural network that fits the data. The essential feature is still to find a function to represent the data. The idea of ​​computer scientists is still to try to represent everything with vectors, and there is no logical reasoning in itself. Part of it is far from the human way of thinking.And it is simply impossible for a vector to represent all the information.

In particular, although deep learning imitates the learning of the human brain in the media's propaganda, it is actually the result of matrix operations.At present, the work of most of the artificial intelligence practitioners is still to collect and filter data to adjust parameters in the black box, which also leads to the improvement of machine capabilities and even has a certain metaphysical element.

Speaking of a thousand words and ten thousand words, Professor Dong's final conclusion is that the development of artificial intelligence is indeed lively, but it is only lively.Because the breakthroughs in the basic theories of artificial intelligence that everyone lacks now directly limit the development of artificial intelligence.Because even if you try and make mistakes, you can't find the right direction.

It is precisely because there is no reliable and mature mathematical theory as a guide, in a sense, everyone's development level in artificial intelligence is actually similar.Because the current artificial intelligence technology wants to develop to achieve the purpose of replacing humans in some key applications, everyone is still far behind, and the distance is so great that it is impossible to use the current level of development to predict and look forward to the future. .

In short, after hearing Professor Dong's words, Li Rongchang was relieved a lot, but Zhang Haifeng was a little disappointed.

After all, young people still prefer the romance brought about by technological development.

It was thought that machines would soon replace human beings in many aspects, and the most glorious era of human beings in the conception was coming.As long as there is electricity, almost all problems in this world can be solved, but who knows that real experts are so pessimistic.

So at this moment Zhang Haifeng fell into deep thought.

With Ning Zi's character, he should be confident in daring to say such a thing.

But Zhang Haifeng is not very sure. After all, people who are in the period of passionate love will have a certain degree of decline in IQ, and may even have some changes in temperament.Although there is no scientific basis for this point, it was the same with Zhang Haifeng's two roommates during his college years. For example, a boy who was originally quite pragmatic became a braggart in front of his girlfriend.

So Ning Zi bet Zhang Haifeng into silence for a while, and the whole way to the station was groping in her mind whether Ning Zi was bragging in front of the girl she liked, or was she serious...

Until the two people in the back row kept chatting happily.

Of course, the content of the chat is really nothing to be ashamed of.

Lu Xiaoya curiously asked Ning Zi a strange question, and Ning Zi would give a very simple explanation.

The problem is that Lu Xiaoya saw on the Internet yesterday. Some people said that the sum of all natural numbers is equal to minus one-twelfth, and they also gave a detailed proof process. This question made girls who don't care about mathematics curious. Xin, specifically asked Ning Zi if this was true.

Then Ning Zi began to tell Lu Xiaoya about the achievements of popular science mathematicians Euler and Riemann, what is divergence, summation of series, and analytic continuation, under what circumstances does some mathematical formula change in popular science make sense, and why? It doesn't make sense in this case...it's like being back in a high school classroom.

For example, the sum of all the natural numbers is actually mathematically meaningless, because the formula in the first step can already see that the series is not convergent. It can be understood that Euler opened a Just a joke, when the premise cannot be established, the whole process was forcibly calculated.

Just like that, when Ning Zi had explained this issue to Lu Xiaoya, the car had already entered the parking area of ​​the West Beijing Railway Station.

During the period, Zhang Haifeng glanced back at the two of them several times. From his point of view, Ning Zi was obviously doing useless work, because looking at Lu Xiaoya's ignorant expression, there was a high probability that he didn't understand those complicated mathematical concepts and a bunch of other things. Obscure math symbols.

But what Zhang Haifeng never expected was that after getting off the car, he could still hear a female voice asking very persistently: "Ning Zi, do you think that if you add it up from the natural numbers, it can only be equal to infinity? "

This question was asked, so that Zhang Haifeng couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this silly girl, is it really okay to expose your IQ so unscrupulously?Is mathematics something that ordinary people can dabble in?Just be a fool and be sweet. What's the point of teaching mathematics when you have nothing to do?

However, what he didn't expect was that after being quiet for a while, Ning Zi answered seriously: "It's a very good question, but there is no result yet. Sometimes I would guess what infinity is? If mathematics is really If it corresponds to this world one by one, maybe the sum of natural numbers also has specific physical meaning, for example, there will be a specific value in the end, and this value corresponds to the maximum volume of the universe when it stops expanding.”

How should I put it, after listening to this concluding question and answer, Zhang Haifeng suddenly felt that maybe the two of them really are a good match.

……

Although he was very dissatisfied with Zhang Haifeng, he was in his favor after all. After Zhang Haifeng showed his ID, the station arranged for special staff to take a few people directly into the platform to pick them up, accurate to the position where the carriage stopped. .

The timing was just right, and after waiting on the platform for about three minutes, the bullet train came whizzing by.

Because the west of the capital is the terminal, Lu Yichuan and Wang Yunling didn't stand up from their seats in a hurry. In fact, there was really no need to worry about the business seats.The seats of the two of them happened to be on the side of the next station. Before the car stopped, Wang Yunling, who had been looking out the window, saw Lu Xiaoya waiting on the platform and the tall and straight boy standing beside Lu Xiaoya. , Immediately called out: "Old Lu, look quickly, your daughter is already waiting for you below."

Lu Yichuan, who was looking at his mobile phone, raised his eyes and glanced out of the window, then raised his hand and quickly closed the curtains.

After all, he really wasn't ready to meet Ning Zi yet.

Although Lu Xiaoya had already notified them in WeChat today that Ning Zi would come to meet them, which had already prepared Lu Yichuan mentally, but the car had not stopped and saw the real person, and his mood was somewhat complicated.

After all, there is only such a daughter in the family. After nearly 20 years of raising her, seeing another strange man standing so close to her daughter so suddenly, it really takes some time to adapt and do some psychological construction in advance.

It's as if everyone knows that death is inevitable, but when it comes to death, not everyone can face it calmly.