bestfiction Chapter 336 Stunning Display
Chapter 336 Stunning Display
Arthur's villa is located halfway up the mountain and is extremely luxurious.
Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the snow-capped peaks of the Alps stood silently and picturesque in the twilight.
Inside the villa, the interior is decorated in a modern style. The most striking feature is the transparent standing fireplace in the center of the living room. Three-meter-high flames leap and dance behind the glass curtain wall, creating a spectacular interplay of light and shadow.
Bai Li had never seen a fireplace like this before. After observing it closely for a few seconds, she thought to herself that it was quite interesting and that she would install one like this when she bought a house in the snowy mountains.
Tonight's salon is small in scale; it's a private gathering exclusively for elite tycoons.
There weren't many people, but they were all heavyweights.
Among them were several European Parliament members who wield significant influence over the "Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Governance Act," and several tech giants who control substantial venture capital funds. Apart from Silas, almost every prominent figure in the new tech world was present.
Bai Li stood in the corner, calmly confirming the details with Shi Shui beside her.
Shi Shui was brought over from China overnight to explain Lingxi technology at the conference today. As one of the leaders of the Lingxi research and creation team, Shi Shui's contributions are second only to his mentor, Professor Xu. Professor Xu still needs to oversee the development progress in China, making Shi Shui the perfect person to share Lingxi's insights today.
As the host, Arthur began with great enthusiasm: "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming despite your busy schedules! Today's 'warm-up program' is definitely worth looking forward to."
“My dear friend, Ms. Shirai, will give us a small preview of her exciting project on ‘future partners’ that she is currently working on.”
In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Bai Li.
Bai Li smiled slightly: "Thank you for the invitation, Arthur. As he said, we also have a special companion here today."
In the center of the living room, there was an object covered with a dust cloth, about one meter high, which attracted the attention of many people from the very beginning.
As the dust cover was removed, a robot with a simple design and a soft white glow was revealed under the light.
Its form is not entirely anthropomorphic; its head is a smooth oval shape, inlaid with two optical sensors that can change shape and color, which are currently flashing with curious blue light, tilting its head slightly, "sizing up" the guests in the room.
"Xiao Yuan" was temporarily transferred from the set of "Tian Gong".
"Wow..." someone exclaimed softly.
Just moments ago, some people weren't interested in the opening, but now, the industrial design, unlike any other product on the market, has piqued the interest of almost everyone.
"Next, please allow Shi Shui, one of the core R&D members of our 'Lingxi' project, to introduce this partner to everyone." Bai Li looked at Shi Shui with a hint of encouragement in her eyes.
The tension is like the back of water when an electric current rushes through it.
It's impossible not to be nervous.
These people in front of me are all internationally renowned figures, top individuals in their respective fields.
Moreover, today he represents the entire Lingxi project team and carries Bai Li's expectations on his shoulders.
Shi Shui could feel her palms sweating slightly.
But when he met Bai Li's trusting and optimistic gaze, the noisy voices gradually faded away, and a strange sense of peace welled up inside him.
When Xiaoyuan saw him approaching, her eyes sparkled with gentleness as she greeted him respectfully: "Researcher Shishui, don't worry, I will cooperate with you."
Shi Shui nodded, quickly regaining her composure, and spoke clearly: "Good evening, everyone. I am Shi Shui, a member of the 'Lingxi' project team. The core of 'Lingxi'..."
Bai Li had already retreated to the outer circle, watching Shi Shui calmly answer the tricky questions from various big shots, and felt very gratified.
Who has changed the most in recent years?
That's Shi Shui.
The broken boy who struggled to pay for medical expenses back then can now stand at the top of the world and become the focus of the entire audience.
The changes are too great.
This may not even be the end for him.
In the future, he will be able to go even higher than he is now.
Xiao Yuan's clear, childlike voice rang out: "Good evening, distinguished guests! I am Xiao Yuan, and it's a pleasure to meet you all in Mr. Arthur's beautiful home!"
Its tone was natural and fluent, with just the right amount of enthusiasm and a touch of "newcomer" shyness. It even leaned forward slightly to make a gesture similar to "bowing" in time with its words.
Soon, people began to question it.
Natural! So natural!
This doesn't seem like an impromptu performance at all; it's more like an effect that comes from a pre-scripted script.
But Xiaoyuan's smoother interaction afterwards dispelled all the doubts.
It has a logical flow, can improvise, remembers each person's appearance and personality, and provides different responses.
Several big names in the field of artificial intelligence exchanged shocked glances—this was not a vision of the future, but a technological leap that was happening right before their eyes and was incredibly mature!
Someone glanced discreetly at Bai Li, who was chatting and laughing with Zhou Chengjing, Arthur, and others on the periphery.
This Miss Bai from China is not to be underestimated.
This demonstration, which was originally intended as an "opening act," was delayed indefinitely due to Xiaoyuan's amazing performance.
More and more people came to the front of the stage to interact with Xiaoyuan in person.
The more they came into contact with it, the more shocked they became, especially the industry leaders who had a deep understanding of artificial intelligence; their shock was almost tangible.
Deep emotional interaction requires massive real-time computing power and an unprecedented ethical framework. How did their team manage to solve that?!
A crowd quickly gathered around Bai Li.
Those who came to discuss cooperation, those who came to probe, and those who came to investigate all had different intentions. She calmly dealt with them, speaking and laughing, and without making a sound, she became the true center of this elite salon.
Of course, some people have begun to realize that the nature of today's salon is self-evident, but it is missing the most authoritative person in this field.
Silas, an absolute authority in the field of artificial intelligence from Prometheus Technologies, was conspicuously absent.
This discovery has sparked much speculation among some intelligent people.
The sudden emergence of the Spirit Rhinoceros was a direct challenge to Prometheus's throne.
Was Silas's absence a coincidence, an act of arrogance, or... something deliberately orchestrated?
what is this?
A silent declaration of war?
The risks in the future market may be about to change abruptly.
This idea quietly took root in the minds of several astute guests.
Amidst the clinking of glasses, a sense of suspense, as if a storm was brewing, was added to the atmosphere.