Breaking Boundaries in AI: SenseTime Unveils SenseNova 5.5

SenseTime's latest release, SenseNova 5.5, marks a significant milestone in AI interaction, boasting a 30% improvement in overall performance and outperforming rivals across several benchmarks.
Breaking Boundaries in AI: SenseTime Unveils SenseNova 5.5

Breaking Boundaries in AI: SenseTime Unveils SenseNova 5.5

SenseTime has taken a significant leap forward in the realm of artificial intelligence with the release of SenseNova 5.5, an enhanced version of its large language model (LLM). This upgraded model boasts a 30% improvement in overall performance compared to its predecessor, SenseNova 5.0, which was released just two months prior.

A New Era in Multimodal Interaction

SenseNova 5.5 represents a significant milestone in AI interaction, providing capabilities on par with GPT-4’s streaming interaction features. This advancement allows users to engage with the model in a manner akin to conversing with a real person, making it particularly suitable for real-time conversation and speech recognition applications.

A new era in human-AI interaction

According to SenseTime, its latest model outperforms rivals across several benchmarks, with Dr. Xu Li, Chairman of the Board and CEO of SenseTime, commenting: “This is a critical year for large models as they evolve from unimodal to multimodal. In line with users’ needs, SenseTime is also focused on boosting interactivity.”

Edge-Side Large Model for Widespread Adoption

In a move to democratize access to advanced AI capabilities, SenseTime has introduced a cost-effective edge-side large model. This development reduces the cost per device to as low as RMB 9.90 ($1.36) per year, potentially accelerating widespread adoption across various IoT devices.

Project $0 Go: Democratizing Access to AI

The company has also launched “Project $0 Go,” a free onboarding package for enterprise users migrating from the OpenAI platform. This initiative includes a 50 million tokens package and API migration consulting services, aimed at lowering entry barriers for businesses looking to leverage SenseNova’s capabilities.

Accelerating AI adoption across industries

SenseChat Lite-5.5: Faster Inference and Increased Precision

SenseTime’s commitment to edge-side AI is evident in the release of SenseChat Lite-5.5, which features a 40% reduction in inference time compared to its predecessor, now at just 0.19 seconds. The inference speed has also increased by 15%, reaching 90.2 words per second.

Expanding AI Applications: Vimi and SenseTime Raccoon Series

The company has introduced Vimi, a controllable AI avatar video generator. This tool can create short video clips with precise control over facial expressions and upper body movements from a single photo, opening up new possibilities in entertainment and interactive applications.

SenseTime has also upgraded its SenseTime Raccoon Series, a set of AI-native productivity tools. The Code Raccoon now boasts a five-fold improvement in response speed and a 10% increase in coding precision, while the Office Raccoon has expanded to include a consumer-facing webpage and a WeChat mini-app version.

Unlocking new possibilities in entertainment and interactive applications

Real-World Impact of SenseNova Across Industries

SenseTime’s large model technology is already making waves across various industries. In the financial sector, it’s improving efficiency in compliance, marketing, and investment research. In agriculture, it’s helping to reduce the use of materials by 20% while increasing crop yields by 15%. The cultural tourism industry is seeing significant boosts in travel planning and booking efficiency.

With over 3,000 government and corporate customers already using SenseNova across technology, healthcare, finance, and programming sectors, SenseTime is cementing its position as a key AI player.

Transforming industries with AI