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South China Morning Post
7 hours ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Chinese children deliver food, help courier riders with orders, spark safety concerns
A new trend of children helping food couriers deliver orders that had emerged in a well-known electronics market in southern China has been nipped in the bud by the authorities. Advertisement Huaqiangbei market in the city of Shenzhen is one of the world's biggest electronics markets. It is full of children during the summer holidays. The children operated as gig workers who helped delivery riders carry orders and locate customers. They wore a payment QR code around their necks and fought for orders whenever a rider wearing blue and yellow, the uniforms of China's two biggest food delivery platforms, Meituan and Alibaba Group Holding's came along. Little girls are among the children being used by couriers to deliver food. Photo: Douyin Alibaba is the owner of the South China Morning Post.
The Guardian
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Labubu underground: Lafufu makers defy Chinese authorities to feed the world's appetite for viral doll
Trolleys piled high with decapitated silicon monster heads, tattooed dealers lurking in alleyways, bin bags of contraband hidden behind shop counters: welcome to the world of Lafufus. Fake Labubus, also known as Lafufus, are flooding the hidden market. As demand for the collectable furry keyrings soars, entrepreneurs in the southern trading hub of Shenzhen are wasting no time sourcing imitation versions to sell to eager Labubu hunters. But the Chinese authorities, keen to protect a rare soft-power success story, are cracking down on the counterfeits. 'Labubus have become very sensitive,' says one unofficial vendor, in her small, unmarked, fake designer goods shop hidden on the 17th floor of a bland office building in Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei district, an area known for cheap electronics. 'We don't dare to talk about it,' her colleague adds. Labubus, a furry bunny-eared elf sold by Chinese toy company Pop Mart, have gone viral this year. Touted by celebrities from Rihanna to Blackpink's Lisa, the 'ugly-cute' dolls have been so in demand that in the UK Pop Mart pulled the grinning monsters from all stores because of the risk of fights breaking out between customers. In the UK they retail for £17.50, while official versions in China sell for between 99 and 399 yuan (£10.30 – £41.40), with resale prices soaring much higher. The hype has been embraced by the Chinese authorities, who have hailed Pop Mart as the latest Chinese brand to gain popularity overseas, following the likes of the viral video game Black Myth: Wukong and AI company DeepSeek. In June, People's Daily, the Chinese Communist party's official mouthpiece, praised Labubus as representing the shift from 'Made in China' to 'Created in China'. 'Labubu's rise fuses China's strong manufacturing base with creative innovation, tapping into the emotional needs of global consumers,' the article said. Pop Mart's elevation to the status of national hero also appears to have motivated the authorities, in a country trying to shed its reputation for being a land of knock-offs, to aggressively crack down on fakes. In April, customs authorities in the eastern city of Ningbo intercepted a batch of 200,000 goods suspected of infringing Labubu's intellectual property, according to state media, with another sting last month catching over 2,000 fake goods. About 40km (25 miles) across town from the Huaqiangbei store, 59-year-old Li Yang* has never heard of a 'Labubu'. But she spends hours each day sitting on a low plastic stool in her high-rise apartment building slicing apart hundreds of moulded silicon monster heads that will later become Lafufus. Surrounded by piles of flesh-coloured components, Li and her neighbour, Wang Bi*, another stay-at-home grandmother engaged in the painstaking work, spilled out into the hallway of their apartments. 'Since we're staying at home, taking care of the kids, doing housework, we wanted to find some gig work,' Li says. Li didn't know where the monster heads came from or were sent back to. The boss of a nearby factory reported by Chinese media to be producing Lafufus flatly denied any involvement, despite the presence of a pile of suspiciously Labubu-like heads piled high in the hallway. 'China has never been so determined to fix IP [intellectual property] thefts, thanks to Labubu's contribution not just as a global bestselling toy but as a soft power tool,' said Yaling Jiang, a Chinese consumer trends analyst. 'Defending Labubu's IP is no longer just about business interest, but [about] national interest.' So the Lafufu market is going underground. Authorities in Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei recently said they would be inspecting vendors for 'counterfeit and shoddy' Labubus. But it doesn't take long to find a dealer. After a quick phone call made by one of the street-side vendors hawking fake designer bags and watches, a slight, tattooed man, his canvas tote bag dripping in cutesy furry keyrings, appeared out of nowhere. He led the Guardian into a busy shopping mall and over to a counter selling hairdryers and sunglasses. With a few furtive glances, the smartly dressed shop assistant whipped out a black plastic bag from behind the counter, full of Lafufus, for sale for 168 yuan (£17.40) each. Fakes likely come from a range of sources. But Li's business model works like this: every few days, a courier wheels over a trolley piled with bags stuffed with hundreds of moulded monster heads to Li's apartment building. The heads are moulded by a machine, but the act of splitting them into two, so that they can be stuffed and reassembled into a finished toy, is fiddly. It requires cutting along the curved edge of the toy's head by hand, using a sharp knife. So Li and her neighbours, all elderly women, are enlisted to slice the heads by hand, with the mystery factory paying them 0.04 yuan a piece. Every time the courier arrives, Li hauls down several large bags of split-open heads, and collects a new batch of elfin models, ready for dissection. One woman estimated she can cut through 800-1,000 heads a day, earning up to 40 yuan. None of the workers interviewed by the Guardian had any idea what a Labubu was. Wang was shocked to hear that the finished products, fake or otherwise, sold for several hundred yuan. But one person in the home factory knew exactly what the toys were. As Li's young granddaughter wandered into the hallway to find her grandmother inspecting a finished toy, she screamed: 'Labubu!'. *Name has been changed Additional research by Lillian Yang
CNA
18-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
How the world's largest electronics market in Shenzhen is feeling the heat from China's power bank crackdown
SHENZHEN: 'It's a headache, this came all too sudden,' said a power bank vendor at Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei, the beating heart of China's electronics trade. The shop owner, who wanted to be known as Mei, is stuck with more than 100 unsold portable chargers, even after sending hundreds back to the factory. Another vendor told CNA she is staring at thousands of yuan in stranded inventory, as store shelves fill with products no one dares to buy - or fly with. The sprawling bazaar, billed as the world's largest electronics market, has been thrown into disarray amid wider upheaval in China's power bank industry. A string of battery-related safety scares has triggered mass recalls, a sweeping ban on uncertified devices aboard domestic flights and intense public scrutiny. Retailers are feeling the heat as authorities ramp up enforcement to ensure only compliant portable chargers are sold. Consumers have also found themselves in the line of fire, grappling with confusion over recall notices and difficulties securing refunds and exchanges. Some users were even told to destroy their portable chargers by soaking them in salt water to qualify for a refund - an instruction that swiftly went viral, prompting a flood of user-submitted photos, along with ridicule and frustration. But analysts say there may be a silver lining amid the turmoil - the sweeping crackdown could ultimately raise industry standards and power through long-overdue improvements in safety and compliance. CHARGING TOWARDS TIGHTER RULES But first - how did it all come to this? The latest trigger came on Jun 28, when China enacted a ban on uncertified power banks aboard domestic flights, citing fire risks. In August 2023, Chinese authorities mandated that power banks and lithium-ion batteries would be subject to China Compulsory Certification (CCC) requirements. The CCC mark is a mandatory national safety and quality certification. From August 2024, devices without a valid certificate have been banned from being manufactured, sold, imported, or used commercially. Enforcement, however, has been uneven. But now, passengers are being barred from carrying power banks that lack the official CCC mark, the country's civil aviation regulator stated in a notice issued just a day before the rule came into effect. Portable chargers with faded or illegible CCC labels, or those subject to product recalls, are also prohibited, according to the notice by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). CAAC pointed to a string of mid-flight fire incidents linked to power banks, as well as mass recalls by major brands, as contributing factors. Two leading Chinese electronics manufacturers, Anker and Romoss, recently recalled more than 1.2 million portable chargers over battery-related fire risks. Since then, thousands of power banks have reportedly been confiscated at airports across the country. At Urumqi Diwopu International Airport in Xinjiang alone, around 3,000 devices were being seized daily, according to a Jun 28 report by Xiamen Daily. Beyond this, authorities have ramped up on-the-ground checks, tightening enforcement at electronics markets to ensure only compliant power banks make it to store shelves. 'There have been undercover checks these past two weeks. We're all scared,' a vendor at Huaqiangbei who wanted to be known as Ling told CNA. 'If you get caught, there's a fine,' added Ling, whose store also sells mini fans and hairdryers alongside power banks. Under China's Product Quality Law, sellers can face fines of up to three times the value of uncertified goods. That means a power bank priced at 100 yuan (US$14), for example, could result in a maximum penalty of 300 yuan per unit. The shift is visibly playing out at Huaqiangbei. Power banks that were once openly flaunted across shopfronts and tabletops have become harder to spot. CNA observed that many are now tucked away in drawers or stacked in boxes beneath counters, kept out of sight as sellers weigh the risk of being penalised. 'People here in Huaqiangbei are smart. If you don't adapt quickly, you'll be eliminated,' said Ling. BALANCING COMPLIANCE AND CLEARANCE Amid the heightened scrutiny, some vendors have decided to focus on hawking other wares for the time being. One shop owner who declined to be named told CNA she had returned more than 100 non-compliant power banks to the manufacturer and shifted to selling other products like portable fans and hairdryers. 'The manufacturer took it back and said it would return with the CCC certification,' the shop owner said. She explained that since the domestic flight ban was announced, some factories have been retrieving stock from vendors and sending it back a week or two later with CCC labels affixed. But many vendors are choosing to stay the course and sell power banks despite the heightened scrutiny and regulatory risks, even as not all the devices on offer appear to meet official standards. At several shops CNA visited, vendors openly offered CCC-certified power banks but were also willing to discreetly sell uncertified ones. When asked directly, one shopkeeper pointed to a stack, saying: 'If you are not taking flights, you get these. If you are, take this other batch.' The uncertified power banks were selling for around 60 yuan, roughly 30 yuan less than certified models. Other shops displayed portable chargers marked as flight-safe, but asked this reporter to delete photos of the devices after they were taken. Similar scenes have played out across China. At Beijing's Kemao Electronic City, the capital's largest electronics market, vendors kept a low profile and discouraged photo-taking even as product packaging displayed signs claiming 'with national CCC certificate, (you are) safe and secure'. In some cases, even the authenticity of the CCC mark on power banks being sold has come into question. On this reporter's visit to Huaqiangbei, a vendor who gave her name as Zhan revealed a separate box of power banks affixed with CCC labels. She acknowledged that the devices were not truly certified – the manufacturer had simply printed the labels to make them appear compliant. 'The factory took them back to print the CCC labels and only sent them back today for packing. But we don't want to lie to customers, so we just tell them honestly,' she said. 'For international flights, it's okay because we've been selling these for years,' Zhan remarked. 'It's a waste to throw them away,' she added. 'We are making only a 2 yuan profit per portable charger sold. We want to clear them as soon as possible.' Zhan claimed that after the existing stock was cleared, she would no longer sell power banks without the CCC mark. But even the CCC mark itself has become a source of confusion. In the rush to comply, fake 3C stickers have been circulating online, with some listed for as little as 5 yuan each. Checks by CNA found that the search term '3C sticker' has been blocked on major e-commerce platforms, including Taobao, and secondhand platform Xianyu. Under Chinese laws, legitimate CCC-certified power banks must display key identifiers: the manufacturer's name and address, rated capacity, input/output specifications, the official CCC mark with factory code, and clear safety warnings. These markings help distinguish certified products from counterfeits. Some power banks sold at Huaqiangbei and seen by CNA carried CCC labels, but several appeared dubious—markings were inconsistent, airplane logos were printed in different ink, and some lacked key identifiers required by regulations. Some power banks sold at Huaqiangbei and seen by CNA carried dubious-looking CCC labels, with aeroplane logos printed in a different ink. Others were missing key identifiers required by regulations. Another Huaqiangbei shopkeeper, Lei, claimed that not all power bank manufacturers are going through the process of getting all their products CCC-certified. 'It cost them 20,000 yuan to get the certification. It will increase the cost price,' Lei said. As an example, he held up a 10,000mAh power bank affixed with the CCC mark. 'It was priced at 50 yuan, now it's 80 to 90 yuan,' he said. Obtaining the CCC mark takes time, effort and money, industry players point out. Wang Shuhai, the general manager of Nohon, a Hong Kong-headquartered consumer electronics firm with 18 years of experience in replacement batteries, told CNA that CCC certification for a single product can cost around 30,000 yuan to 40,000 yuan. 'That includes testing fees, factory audits and certificate maintenance … on top of that, the battery cells themselves require separate aviation safety certification,' he said. 'The whole process takes about three months.' CONSUMERS CAUGHT IN THE CRACKDOWN It's not just electronics vendors feeling the heat - consumers are also caught in the fallout from China's crackdown on uncertified power banks. A content creator from Shandong, who goes by the username LoseHeart, said he relies on two portable chargers to support his video work. One of them, a Remax-branded device bought from an official Taobao store in March last year, is no longer allowed. 'My wallet's already thin,' he said. 'People's incomes and budgets are tight. Forcing us to spend more just builds resentment.' Still, he said he would avoid pricier models moving forward. 'I'll keep it within 100 yuan.' David Liu, 27, a Taiwanese student in Shanghai, told CNA that both of his portable chargers - an Asus and a Xiaomi - only carry the CE mark, which is valid in the European market but not in China. He was travelling in Guangzhou when the new aviation policy took effect and tried mailing the devices back to Shanghai. 'Before June, I could send the portable charger anywhere in China, so I thought this would work,' Liu said. But he was unsuccessful as logistics firms had already begun refusing to ship non-CCC-certified devices amid the latest crackdown. 'There wasn't enough buffer time for the policy to take place, and they also (enforced the ban on) shipping companies from handling uncertified power banks, so a lot of customers had to give up on their portable chargers,' Liu said. At the same time, owners of power banks under recall orders have also run into issues getting refunds on their devices or exchanging them for a certified replacement. Chinese name brands like Anker and Romoss have announced product recalls. Anker has recalled more than 712,000 units across seven models, while Romoss recently pulled nearly half a million power banks spanning three models - both citing battery defects that pose fire risks. In the initial recall notice for Anker's A1681 power bank issued in late June, customers were told to return the devices to a designated warehouse in Dongguan, Guangdong. But many soon reported that major courier companies such as SF Express, JD Logistics, China Post and YTO Express refused to ship the items due to safety concerns and tightened regulations. Ten days later, Anker issued an update. Users were instead instructed to soak the devices in salt water for 24 hours in a well-ventilated area, then dispose of them in a hazardous waste bin. To qualify for a refund, they had to submit a video of the process. 'This is to completely drain the internal battery and reduce potential safety risks before disposal,' Anker stated in a message sent to customers. The instruction quickly went viral, prompting users to flood Chinese social media with photos and videos of themselves carrying out the act. 'They made me soak the power bank and upload proof, then said it'll take four to eight weeks to send a new one. Every day it's a different story,' one user wrote on the social media platform Xiaohongshu. 'It breaks my heart to see (my power bank) go. It works perfectly, doesn't overheat, looks great and charges fast,' another commented. POWERING TOWARDS BETTER STANDARDS Even as retailers and consumers navigate the new landscape, analysts say China's power bank industry is facing a long-overdue reckoning - one that's exposing cracks in safety standards, compliance practices and supply chain integrity. In both the Anker and Romoss recalls, the companies pointed to faulty battery cells as the root cause. The defective cells came from a shared supplier, Amprius (Wuxi), which also supplies other major brands including Xiaomi and Baseus. According to industry sources cited by Chinese news site The Paper, a subcontractor had quietly replaced key materials in the cells, potentially compromising safety. China's market watchdog has since suspended dozens of Amprius' CCC certifications and launched a formal investigation. Battery cells typically account for close to half of a power bank's total cost, making them a common target for cost-cutting. 'Margins are tight. Brands outsource, factories compete on price, and suppliers get squeezed,' one longtime manufacturer told The Paper. 'If something goes wrong at the cell level, the whole chain is exposed.' Peter Xie, the founder of Guangdong-based phone accessories maker Prosment, said that focus should be placed on the inspection and control of raw materials. 'Avoid making high-density cells and mobile power bank assemblies with overly tight dimensions,' he told CNA. Wang Shuhai, general manager of Hong Kong-headquartered Nohon, said the effects of the 'one-size-fits-all' rule have been swift, referring to the blanket enforcement of the CCC mark requirement on all power banks. 'After-sales pressure has surged,' he said, referring to the wave of customer returns for uncertified power banks that were legally sold before the mandatory CCC certification requirement came into effect in August 2024. At the same time, certified brands are seeing a surge in demand, he said. 'Sales orders have jumped … consumers now prioritise products with clear compliance guarantees,' said Wang, while also noting that raw material prices are 'higher than before'. The recent enforcement of the compliance policy is accelerating a market reshuffle. 'Many small and mid-sized sellers unable to absorb compliance costs are exiting the industry,' Wang said. 'Production capacity is increasingly concentrated among top-tier brands.' According to a 2024 industry report, China's shared power bank market was worth 12.6 billion yuan, with an estimated annual growth rate of around 20 per cent. Still, Wang believes the shake-up is necessary. 'This will improve regulatory oversight, accelerate innovation, and weed out low-quality products - bringing the industry back to a healthier track,' he said. Tian Xuan, vice dean at Tsinghua University's PBC School of Finance, described the industry shake-up as short-term pain for long-term gain. 'While its sudden rollout may inevitably cause inconvenience, it serves as a timely and effective measure to reduce potential hazards and ensure passenger safety,' he said, referring to the domestic flight ban on non-compliant power banks. On the crackdown, he noted that vendors may face unsold inventory and slower sales.
Globe and Mail
01-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
SLKOR Micro Semiconductor Public Welfare Event
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." We're proud to share: As the rainy season swept through China, SLKOR teams took to the streets of Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei yesterday. We distributed hundreds of free umbrellas to drenched pedestrians, turning sudden downpours into moments of shared warmth. To every colleague who organized this act of care, and to the strangers whose smiles reminded us why community matters—thank you. We're honored to have you as part of SLKOR Team. Recently, SLKOR held its "Umbrella Giveaway in Huaqiangbei" event, providing red umbrellas for people braving the rain for the third consecutive year. Crowds gathered in front of SLKOR's two flagship stores in Huaqiangbei, with electronics engineers applying for samples and customers picking up orders streaming in continuously. Managers Huang Xiang (Store 1) and Xian Hongmei (Store 2), along with their teams, worked efficiently and methodically, handing out SLKOR-branded mineral water with smiles radiating genuine happiness. Amidst the wind and rain, people unfurled the vibrant "SLKOR Umbrellas", turning Huaqiangbei into a sea of "Samkor Red"! Both Huang Xiang and Xian Hongmei are long-time colleagues who have worked with Mr. Song Shiqiang for 18 years. Seeing the "SLKOR" brand take root and flourish in Huaqiangbei, and witnessing the company's continuous growth, fuels their enthusiasm for their work! As a cornerstone of China's semiconductor industry, "SLKOR" brand ( encompasses the R&D and production of products including Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices, MOSFETs, IGBTs, Schottky diodes, Hall sensors, optocouplers, linear regulators (LDO), DC-DC power management ICs, isolated gate drivers, and data converters. Among these, SiC devices, diodes, transistors, and MOSFETs are particularly hot sellers in the Huaqiangbei stores. Popular SLKOR models in Huaqiangbei include MMBT5551, MMBT5401, MMBT3904, SS8050, SS8550, M7, SS14, DSK34, FR107, SS54, SS36, SS34, SM4007PL, slkor SLKOR 1N4148WS, 1N4148W, 1N4148WT, LL4148, SS310, AMS1117-3.3, AMS1117-5.0, etc., favored by a wide range of customers for their reliable quality and excellent cost-performance ratio. Popular product models of Slkor SLKOR selling hot in Huaqiangbei About SLKOR： SLKOR, headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a rapidly emerging national high-tech enterprise in the power semiconductor sector. With R&D centers in Beijing and Suzhou, its core technical team originates from Tsinghua University. As an innovator in silicon carbide (SiC) power device technology, SLKOR's products are widely used in new energy vehicles, photovoltaic power generation, industrial IoT, and consumer electronics, providing critical semiconductor solutions to over 10,000 clients globally. The company delivers more than 2 billion units annually, with its SiC MOSFETs and 5th-generation ultrafast recovery SBD diodes setting industry benchmarks in efficiency ratio and thermal stability. SLKOR holds over 100 invention patents and offers 2,000+ product models, continually expanding its IP portfolio across power devices, sensors, and power management ICs. Certifications including ISO 9001, EU RoHS/REACH, and CP65 compliance demonstrate the company's steadfast commitment to technological innovation, lean manufacturing, and sustainable development.
Globe and Mail
23-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Song Shiqiang of Slkor: Trials and Reflections on AI Large Model Text Writing
Nowadays, almost everyone is familiar with artificial intelligence (AI) large models. Even beyond square-dancing aunties, people feel embarrassed if they aren't using one. Popular models like Doubao, ChatGPT, Kouzi, and the recently trending DeepSeek dominate downloads and usage. Among my peers in Huaqiangbei, several "cultured" folks claim their article-writing skills have skyrocketed thanks to these models. The intelligent customer service robots on Kinghelm's ( and Slkor's official websites are built on the Kouzi model, integrated with Bing's database, and users report satisfactory results. However—yes, there's a "but"—many are reflecting on, or even questioning, the overheated AI frenzy. A well-known journalist friend recently vented on social media, saying interview replies she received lately were eerily similar, "as if they all had the same faceless AI assistant behind them." When I asked if interviewees were polishing AI-generated drafts before sending them, she agreed emphatically, lamenting, "Are we training the tools, or are the tools training us?" Key Features of AI Model DeepSeek: Search, Q&A, and Writing From my observations in Huaqiangbei, technologies like AI, the metaverse, humanoid robots, and autonomous driving have improved efficiency in certain sectors, but they haven't yet triggered a "Kondratieff cycle" of large-scale economic growth. Instead, they've caused job losses in some fields. Recently, Zhu Xiaohu of GSR Ventures poured cold water on the AI hype. As the founder of Kinghelm and Slkor ( I'd like to share my practical experiences, insights, and reflections on using these models, particularly in writing. Key Features of AI Model DeepSeek: Search, Q&A, and Writing Last month, my article Applying Economics, Sociology, and Management Theories to Drive Slkor and Kinghelm's Rapid Growth! surpassed 10 million reads. It explored macroeconomic theories from the Austrian School, integrating Joseph Schumpeter's "innovation," Friedrich Hayek's "trust in markets," Adam Smith's "division of labor and free exchange," Max Weber's organizational behavior theories, and Peter Drucker's "knowledge worker" management principles into our business practices. A sophisticated Huaqiangbei businesswoman with both beauty and brains took a liking to the article and decided to "optimize" it using DeepSeek-R1. Here's the result: DeepSeek's Optimization of Song Shiqiang's Economics Article Title: How This Company Used Economics to "Level Up" — Kinghelm and Slkor's Growth Playbook Opening: A business miracle in tough times. While most companies complain about "hard times," Kinghelm (electronic components) and Slkor (semiconductors) have soared like rockets. Founder Song Shiqiang credits economics textbooks. By mastering three "killer moves," they've carved out a niche. Move 1: Innovation as Fruit Farming l Tech Roots: Slkor partnered with top Korean teams to develop SiC chips for EVs, enhancing battery life and charging speed. l Management Watering: Weekly "Idea King" contests and quarterly "Tech Showdowns" keep creativity flowing. l Profit Fertilizer: Engineers earn up to 8% profit shares from successful innovations. Song Shiqiang Reviews Kinghelm 's Al Customer Service Robot Move 2: Team as Lego Blocks l Skill Mapping: Employees get "competency profiles" for optimal team assembly. l Supply Chain Duplex: A smart factory in Jiangxi runs 24/7, while partnerships with German firms like Würth Elektronik ensure material backups. Move 3: Simplify Management l Task Delivery: An AI dispatch system assigns tasks like food orders. l Error Fund: R&D teams get a "mistake budget," uncovering 3 hidden opportunities last year. Song Shiqiang Secret Weapons: l Telescope: Betting on EV chips 5 years ago. l Piggy Bank: Saving 3% profits yearly for crises. l Network: A 300-supplier alliance sharing tech intel. Conclusion: Kinghelm's website ( isn't just a catalog—it's a "playbook" showing how textbook theories translate into real profits. Their story proves that economics isn't abstract; applied right, it lets businesses "cheat-code" their way to success! Song Shiqiang Reviews SLKOR's Al Customer Service Robot AI Hallucinations? The optimized article included fictional elements, like a smart factory in Jiangxi and a partnership with Würth Elektronik. Perhaps AI "hallucinated" these as future pathways. Is the model seeing what we can't? Testing Doubao's AI The New Eight-Legged Essay? AI-generated content feels homogenized, mirroring the rigid "eight-legged essays" of imperial exams. Modern templates add SWOT analysis and "dialectical unity" conclusions. Asking Baidu's AI about this phenomenon, it agreed: Baidu AI on AI's "Eight-Legged" Tendencies Key Issues: l Buzzword Overload: Terms like "empowerment" and "iteration" mask hollow content. l Homogenized Thinking: Over-reliance on AI erases originality. l Misinformation Risks: AI's "confident nonsense" could poison databases. Root Causes: l Metrics Gone Wild: Forcing AI adoption quotas breeds superficial use. l Creative Laziness: Treating AI as a shortcut undermines human insight. l Anthropomorphism: Mistaking AI for true intelligence leads to blind trust. Solutions: l Human-AI Checks: Mandate manual verification for critical documents. l Ethical Guidelines: Limit AI's role in policymaking and education. Historical Parallels: Guange Style and Eight-Legged Essays The Ming Dynasty's rigid "eight-legged essays" stifled creativity, producing officials who "knew nothing of finance or governance." Similarly, AI risks becoming the "Guange calligraphy" of our era—standardized but lifeless. Conclusion: AI's relationship with humans mirrors early industrialization: machines handle grunt work, but creativity remains human. We must uphold "tools serve, humans lead" to avoid an "AI eight-legged" dystopia. Baidu Al on Historical Lessons Al in 3D Design and ERP Bright Spots Ahead AI's potential is undeniable. Tsinghua's Prof. Zhao Min showcased New Dimension's AI-driven 3D design for lightweight cars. Huaqiangbei's Longway ERP integrated AI for faster component sourcing. Our Kinghelm and Slkor AI Customer Service Robot, developed by Tsinghua prodigy Dr. Ni on Kouzi's framework, slashed costs. More breakthroughs await. Personal Note: Once the "God of War" of Huaqiangbei, I've mellowed into a tea-sipping, bead-twirling retiree. My recent visit to Taiyuan's Tianlong Temple deepened my love for Northern Wei stone Buddhas. Testing Baidu's AI on niche topics like the "Qingzhou Smile" yielded decent answers, though details on "wet drapery" carvings were sparse—likely due to scant data. At least there were no ads! Final Thoughts: As a novice user, observer, and thinker, I hope sharing these reflections fosters dialogue, guiding AI toward a future that truly serves humanity. Media Contact Company Name: Shenzhen Kinghelm Electronics Co., Ltd. Contact Person: Support Email: Send Email Phone: +86 0755-83975897 Address: 2010, Block A, Bairuida Building Vanke City Community Bantian Avenue, Longgang District City: Shenzhen Country: China Website:
