I Play Dungeons in the Police Station

Chapter 464 - 276: Alarmed the Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

"Is there anything faster than this to make money? What is it?"

Lin Feifei’s curiosity was piqued by Li Xiang’s words.

"Didn’t I tell you already? It’s the licensing of this smart program. Calculated annually, each unit just needs to pay me a hundred thousand a year, and the money comes easily, just lying at home while making money."

"Each unit? Isn’t it just one?"

"Don’t rush. This software has no equivalent on the market, and others can’t replicate it. It’s in a monopolistic position. If others want to use it, they must get my authorization."

"Is it that impressive?"

Lin Feifei didn’t quite understand, but after listening to Li Xiang, she couldn’t help but feel amazed: "Honey, how are you so impressive?"

"Impressive, right? Hehe, there’s something even more impressive."

"Ah~ You’re such a rascal."

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At the Shenwei Supercomputer Research Institute, a visiting team had just arrived.

The leader of the team was quite noteworthy. His name was Ma Hongyuan, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and an absolute authority in the field of computers in the country, specializing in Artificial Intelligence. He is considered a leading figure in the domestic AI field.

He was invited by Ye Boyan to come with his research team for an inspection.

"Academician Ma, after testing this AI, we found its level of intelligence and efficiency in deploying computer resources is at least ten years ahead of the world standard. Here are the test data, please take a look."

"I don’t need to see your test data. Next, my team will conduct comprehensive testing to see if it is as amazing as you say."

When Ma Hongyuan received Ye Boyan’s invitation, it was as if his words were written in gold.

Normally, he wouldn’t pay attention to such bragging.

Because he’s encountered many such situations.

Many domestic research institutions greatly exaggerate their AI software to catch his attention, just to get him to offer some guidance.

But once he visits, he finds out it’s not as described—the so-called "intelligent" AIs are just ridiculous.

After hearing "wolf" cried too many times, when he sees such invitations, he often throws them right into the trash.

The reason he came this time was entirely out of respect for the Shenwei Supercomputer.

In the early construction of the Shenwei Supercomputer, he participated in the project, so he felt a connection, which made him accept the invitation, considering it as a visit to see the Shenwei.

Upon arriving, he heard the staff discussing a piece of AI software called "Xiao Mu" with high praise, which led him to want to conduct his own tests.

"Academician Ma, this AI program does seem unusual."

As Xiao Mu entered the testing phase, its performance quickly caught the researchers’ attention: "Its efficiency in resource scheduling is very high, capable of allocating thread tasks reasonably. During hyperthreading operations, each computing core can fully unleash its computing power. Based on this alone, no domestic AI program can match, and as for foreign ones, I haven’t heard of any, either."

"That’s right, Professor. I tested its intelligence, and this AI program’s intelligence has reached the level of a ten-year-old child, and it has a rudimentary simulation of human emotions—capable of happiness and sadness."

The test results continuously fed back to Ma Hongyuan, and his expression grew more and more serious.

This test result far exceeded his expectations. Wasn’t he supposed to be invited for guidance?

This was clearly a learning opportunity.

The advanced nature of this AI puts his team at least fifteen years behind. Even compared to the most advanced foreign AIs, it maintains a leading position.

Did a domestic team really create this?

When did the country have such a formidable team, and why hadn’t he heard anything about it?

"Professor Ye?"

"I’m here, Academician Ma, what instructions do you have?"

"Which team developed this AI?"

Ma Hongyuan couldn’t suppress his curiosity any longer. He had too many questions about this software and was eager to find the team and get to the bottom of it.

"Academician Ma, it wasn’t developed by a team. It was created by an individual."

"An individual? How is that possible?"

Ma Hongyuan instinctively rejected the idea. Worldwide, no AI is completed independently by one person.

Artificial Intelligence is called the jewel of computer science, requiring countless people to perfect it. It’s impossible for one person to accomplish this.

Not to mention the limited financial means of an individual. Training an AI requires large models, with each training costing tens of millions. How could an individual manage that?

"Initially, I thought it was impossible too, but it’s a fact. Leave the AI aside for now, I have other software by the original creator for you to look at."

"Where are they?"

Hearing that there were other works by the original creator, Ma Hongyuan couldn’t hold back his curiosity.

"These two: one is a cranial digital restoration software, the other is a facial recognition system."

"Are these two pieces of software related to forensic technology?"

Ma Hongyuan was curious since these software weren’t for civilian use, but rather for police use. While facial recognition might transition to civilian applications, the cranial digital restoration’s specialization makes civilian use improbable.

"Yes, he’s from the provincial Department of Public Security. The software he developed aims to improve forensic technology."

Ma Hongyuan nodded, finally understanding the situation: "Unexpectedly, the talent pool in public security has improved so much. Can I meet him?"

"Well, I can’t make that decision myself, we’ll need to check with Minister Li."

The reason Ye Boyan recommended this software to Ma Hongyuan was that after using it himself in the past two days, he found it truly powerful. Such an essential national tool, he first thought of Academician Ma Hongyuan, who once came to help them with the Shenwei construction, hoping he’d evaluate it.

Little did he expect that even an expert like Ma would be astonished by the AI. In light of this, a hundred thousand a year seemed undervalued.

"Contact him immediately."

To Ma Hongyuan, regardless of who it was, the developer of this software was a national pillar. The country stood a chance to surpass Western powers in AI, all resting on this very software.

He had to speak with the developer.

When Li Zhongqing heard that Academician Ma wanted to meet Li Xiang, he was taken aback as well. This was an academician from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a national treasure. If even he took note of Li Xiang’s research, it could only mean Li Xiang’s AI was genuinely advanced.

This was an unignorable request, and he immediately agreed.

"Alright, I’ll call Li Xiang to accompany me to the research institute."

When the call came through to Li Xiang’s phone, he was lying in bed watching a movie with Lin Feifei.

Upon seeing the caller was Minister Li, he frowned: Didn’t they agree on a week off? Why contact him again?

"What’s up? Is there something urgent at work?"

Lin Feifei noticed the call from Minister Li and realized it was Li Xiang’s superior, implying a potential work issue.

"I don’t know. They promised a week off, why hasn’t the leader kept his word?"

"Better answer; it could be urgent."

He answered the call: "Minister Li, I’m on vacation."

"Can you come to the office? It’s urgent."

"Alright, I’ll come right away."

Hearing it was urgent, Li Xiang hurriedly got up from the bed and told Lin Feifei, "There really is something. I’ll head over first. If things go smoothly, I’ll be back for dinner with you tonight."

"Alright, be careful driving."

Li Xiang arrived at Minister Li’s office promptly, where he was already waiting for him.

"Minister Li, what’s the matter?"

"Academician Ma from the Chinese Academy of Sciences is here. He’s specifically asked to meet you, so let’s head to the Shenwei Research Institute."

"Academician Ma?"

Li Xiang was surprised. He had just released the AI a few days ago, and it had already attracted an academician’s attention. How quickly had word spread?