财联社AI daily 4月19日讯 今日AI daily早新闻主要内容有：TikTok回应美众议院推进新法案：该法案将践踏1.7亿美国人的言论自由权、毁掉700万家企业， 并关掉一个每年为美国经济贡献240亿美元的平台；美团CEO王兴发布内部邮件，开启年内第四次架构调整，新设"核心本地商业"板块，王莆中出任CEO； 联想与阿里巴巴合力打造AI智能体。 ▍TikTok回应美众议院推进新法案：将毁掉700万家企业 根据美国众议院议长迈克·约翰逊（Mike Johnson）概述的一项计划，TikTok剥离法案将"很快成为法律"，新的计划将TikTok剥离法案与一系列快速推进的法 案捆绑在一起，这些快速推进法案旨在为乌克兰和以色列提供新的援助。 有消息称，美众议院的新法案将给字节跳动至多一年时间来剥离TikTok，比此前法案规定的六个月要长。众议院预计将在4月20日通过这些法案，此后美参 议院料将迅速接手审议。之前，参议院也讨论延长限期至一年，考虑将禁令推后到总统大选之后。 TikTok就上述最新动向回应称，该法案将践踏1.7亿美国人的言论自由权、毁掉700万家企业，并关掉一个每年为美国经济贡献240亿美元的平台。 ...

Core Insights - The global PC shipments experienced a year-on-year growth of 3% in Q1 2024, marking the first positive growth after eight consecutive quarters of decline [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - The report indicates that the growth is attributed to a low base in Q1 2023, the recovery in shipments across various industries, and a new wave of product upgrades [1][2]. - Lenovo's PC shipments increased by 8% in Q1 2024 compared to the same period last year, capturing 24% of the market share, up from 23% in Q1 2023 [1][2]. Group 2: Future Outlook - The introduction of AI PCs is expected to drive growth in the PC market throughout 2024 [1].

《科创板日报》4月18日讯（记者 郭辉） 2024联想创新科技大会今日（4月18日）在上海举办。在大会 上，联想方面不仅更加全面地展现了基于混合式人工智能判断的主张和战略，同时还发布被联想称 为"AI新物种"的系列新品，即内置个人智能体"联想小天"的多款AI PC。此外，会上联想还发布企业智 能体以及联想万全异构智算平台等创新应用与解决方案。 当前，由人工智能触发的颠覆性变革正在各行各业悄然上演。AI PC作为搭载本地化AI能力的消费电子 级终端产品，各家ODM厂商及产业链各方自然期待相关产品带领企业在AI 2.0时代迎来的新一轮增长， 并竞先展开产品布局。 如何理解AI PC这波浪潮带来的影响？AI PC为用户带来功能体验升级或多或少已形成一定共识，市场 还在关注其为上下游带来的产业革新和行业应用赋能。同时值得关注的是，AI PC也不是单独以硬件的 更新出现的，还有智能软件功能和服务的升级，因此对传统以硬件集成为擅长的厂商来说，或许也是不 小的挑战，也有可能带来其自身的业务和架构的重构。 定义AI PC五大特性 发布会造势"碰瓷"苹果 今日（4月18日），在联想创新科技大会（2024 Lenovo Tech ...

Core Insights - Lenovo aims to seize the opportunity in the AI PC market as Apple is transforming its Mac product line with AI technology [2] - Lenovo's president emphasizes that AI is not about replacing humans but enhancing human capabilities through Augmented Intelligence [4] - The company introduces AI PCs featuring a personalized AI assistant, "Xiao Tian," allowing users to interact using natural language [5] Product Launch - Lenovo unveiled a series of AI PC products embedded with the personalized AI assistant "Xiao Tian," available for pre-order starting April 18 [5] - The YOGA series AI PCs range in price from 8,499 yuan for the YOGA Air 14 AI version to 17,999 yuan for the YOGA Book 9i, which features a unique dual-screen design [10] - The AI PCs are designed to enhance user experience in various scenarios, including document summarization and educational support [7][9] AI Infrastructure Innovations - Lenovo's AI infrastructure innovations include five key technologies aimed at optimizing AI performance and resource allocation [16] - The innovations involve a power matching cube for optimal algorithm selection, kernel-level virtualization to reduce GPU power loss, and enhanced network communication for large AI clusters [17][19] - The company is also developing predictive models for AI training fault recovery, significantly reducing downtime from hours to minutes [21] Future Directions - Lenovo plans to continue advancing its AI capabilities, focusing on large-scale cluster communication algorithms and modular liquid cooling data centers [27] - The company aims to provide tailored industry solutions through its AI engine, targeting various sectors and enhancing service delivery for both enterprise and consumer clients [31][33] - Lenovo's commitment to AI transformation is evident in its ongoing development of intelligent service platforms and proactive customer support systems [35][36]

Core Insights - Lenovo launched the first AI PC personal assistant, "Lenovo Xiaotian," at the 2024 Lenovo Tech World in Shanghai, emphasizing its commitment to integrating AI into everyday life [1] - The AI PC features over ten disruptive "killer" AI skills designed to enhance user experience across work, study, life, and service scenarios [1] Product Features - The "Document Summary" application within Lenovo Xiaotian offers functions such as semantic understanding and summarization, enabling users to extract key content from complex multi-format documents [1] - This application utilizes a personal knowledge base embedded in the AI PC to accurately recognize and learn from personal documents, allowing for multi-modal content summarization, including PPTs, images, text, and emails [1] - Users can generate personalized answers based on their personal knowledge base, ensuring traceability of information by allowing them to view the source documents [1] User Experience - The document summarization process is simplified; users can drag files into the "knowledge base" and command "document summary" to extract concise versions of lengthy documents [1] - Lenovo Xiaotian supports multiple languages, automatically matching output language to the user's query language, thus facilitating the handling of multilingual documents [1]

财联社4月18日讯（编辑 马兰）锂离子电池应用于从电动汽车到便携式电子产品的各种领域，但这些电 池的最大容量会随着时间的推移而降低。它们使用的时间越长，经历的充电周期越多，它们能够拥有的 电量就越少。 联想电脑曾经指出，许多笔记本电脑的电池在电量耗尽之前可以持续使用长达五年，其充电周期大概为 300-500次。 科学家们也认同，最好的商业级电池，即用镍、钴、锰混合材料NCM523（阴极）和石墨（阳极）作为 电极的锂电池，其使用寿命也只不过是8年。 但一份研究指出，使用新的充电方案可以使锂离子电池的使用寿命长出一倍。来自柏林亥姆霍兹中心 (HZB) 和柏林洪堡大学的欧洲研究人员团队表示，通过优化循环条件，锂离子电池有望使用长达数十 年。 这意味着该充电方案将极大减轻电池制造和回收的压力，从而为商业制造节约成本，并打造更为可持续 的未来。 充电周期翻一倍 该研究首次发表于今年3月14日的《先进材料科学》杂志上。研究人员们设计了一种新的充电协议—— 通过脉冲电流而不是恒定电流为设备供电。 研究人员对比了两种充电协议后发现，恒流充电时，电池样品阳极的固体电解质界面明显更厚，且电极 结构中裂纹更多。这意味着锂离子电池容 ...

Investment Rating - Maintain Buy-A investment rating [2] - 6-month target price of HKD 6.36 [2][3] Core Views - The company's 2023 performance was under pressure due to industry cyclical changes and capital market fluctuations, but it is expected to improve marginally as the external environment stabilizes [2] - The company is actively participating in the AI industry, with over 200 AI-related companies in its ecosystem [1] - The company's cash flow remains stable, with a continuous reduction in debt ratio for four consecutive years [1] Industry Operations - The industrial operations segment generated revenue of CNY 431.6 billion (YoY -10%) and net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 3.1 billion (YoY -36%) [1] - Lenovo Group contributed CNY 2 billion in net profit (YoY -53%), impacted by weak PC market demand [1] - Lianhong Group contributed CNY 200 million in net profit (YoY -55%), affected by declining EVA prices [1] - Joyvio Group reported a net loss of CNY 500 million (YoY improvement from CNY 800 million loss), with Joyvio Foods facing pressure from geopolitical conflicts and rising US interest rates [1] - Banque Internationale à Luxembourg contributed CNY 1.3 billion in net profit (YoY +43%), benefiting from tighter monetary policies in Europe [1] Industrial Incubation and Investment - The industrial incubation and investment segment generated revenue of CNY 4.4 billion (YoY +8%) but reported a net loss of CNY 5.6 billion (YoY increase from CNY 2.3 billion loss), mainly due to capital market volatility, IPO slowdown, and slower divestment progress [1] - The company continues to focus on the AI industry chain, with over 200 AI-related companies in its portfolio [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved total revenue of CNY 436 billion (YoY -10%) and a net loss attributable to shareholders of CNY 3.9 billion (compared to a profit of CNY 1.2 billion in the previous year) [1][6] - The company's total debt to total capital ratio decreased by 1 percentage point to 55% at the end of 2023, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline [1] - The company returned approximately CNY 8.05 billion in cash through dividends and investment exits in 2023 [1] Valuation and Forecast - The company's EPS is expected to be CNY 0.91, CNY 1.03, and CNY 1.26 for 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively [2] - The P/E ratio is projected to be 5.62x, 4.94x, and 4.04x for 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively [6] - The P/B ratio is forecasted to be 0.20x, 0.19x, and 0.18x for 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively [6] Historical Performance - The company's stock price underperformed the market, with a 12-month absolute return of -31.1% and a relative return of -19.1% [4]

Core Insights - SmartX, founded in 2013, focuses on hyper-converged infrastructure products and solutions, and has completed 10 rounds of financing with investors including Lenovo Ventures and Samsung Investment [1][3] - The company is preparing for an IPO on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, with Guotai Junan as the advisory institution [1] - In 2023, SmartX was recognized as a national "specialized and innovative" small giant enterprise [1] Company Overview - SmartX's core technology is a self-developed distributed block storage system, which aims to replace traditional storage solutions, particularly targeting EMC's market position [2] - The company serves industries heavily reliant on IT infrastructure, including finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, with notable clients such as Foxconn and China Merchants Bank [2] - According to IDC's report in October 2023, SmartX holds the top position in the hyper-converged software market with an 18.1% market share [2] Founders and Team - The company was co-founded by Xu Wenhao, Wang Hongyi, and Zhang Kai, all Tsinghua University alumni, who are driven by a passion for software and hardware integration [1][3] - Xu Wenhao, the chairman and general manager, holds a dual master's degree in computer science from Tsinghua University and the University of British Columbia [4] - The founders have extensive experience in virtualization, private cloud, and distributed storage, having previously worked at companies like Nimbula and VMware [4]

Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, Legend Holdings Corporation reported a revenue of RMB 436.01 billion, a decrease of 10% compared to RMB 483.66 billion in the previous year[2][4]. - The net loss attributable to equity holders of the company for the same period was RMB 3.87 billion, compared to a net profit of RMB 1.17 billion in the previous year[3][4]. - The operating income from the industry operations segment was RMB 431.59 billion, down 10% from RMB 479.57 billion year-on-year[3][5]. - The net profit from the industry operations segment decreased by 45% to RMB 7.48 billion, down from RMB 13.73 billion in the previous year[3][5]. - The revenue for Lenovo Group in 2023 was RMB 392,493 million, a decrease of 12% from RMB 444,397 million in 2022[21]. - The net profit attributable to Lenovo Group's equity holders in 2023 was RMB 1,982 million, down 53% from RMB 4,188 million in 2022[22]. - The company reported a significant increase in gross margin to 25%, up from 22% in the previous year[119]. - The company reported a net loss of RMB 2.11 billion for the year, reflecting a significant decline in profitability[120]. Business Segments and Diversification - The non-PC business segment's revenue contribution increased to 42% of total revenue, indicating a diversification in growth engines[5]. - The infrastructure solutions segment secured the largest infrastructure service order to date, contributing to a high operating profit margin of 20%[5]. - The net profit from the infrastructure solutions segment was RMB 1.98 billion, with total revenue of RMB 392.49 billion reported for this segment[5]. - The smart device business revenue and operating profit decreased by 15% and 21% respectively due to industry destocking, but showed positive growth in Q4[30]. - The personal computer segment maintained a global market share of nearly 24%, the highest since the pandemic, with an operating profit margin recovering to 7.4% in the second half of 2023[30]. - The company is actively expanding its supply chain capabilities with new intelligent logistics centers in Shenyang and Shenzhen[49]. Challenges and Strategic Responses - The company acknowledged challenges in the macroeconomic environment, including trade protectionism and geopolitical risks, impacting overall performance[4]. - Legend Holdings Corporation emphasized the need for improvement in business layout and management to address the significant decline in performance compared to the previous year[4]. - The company plans to continue its strategic transformation while addressing challenges and optimizing its business structure for high-quality development[20]. - The company is focused on enhancing the resilience and safety of the industrial supply chain while promoting the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises[13]. Research and Development - Lenovo Group's R&D personnel accounted for over 25% of total employees, with R&D expenditure reaching a historical high in 2023[28]. - Research and development expenses increased by 20% year-over-year, totaling RMB 3.86 billion, focusing on innovative technologies[120]. - The company has completed two strategic acquisitions in the past year, enhancing its capabilities in digital services[119]. Investments and Acquisitions - Junlian Capital manages over RMB 80 billion in assets and raised over RMB 9 billion during the reporting period[55]. - A total of 28 new project investments were completed, covering advanced manufacturing, technology, TMT, and healthcare sectors[56]. - The company has engaged in strategic acquisitions, with cash outflows for subsidiary acquisitions amounting to RMB (1,006,477,000)[102]. Social Responsibility and Community Engagement - Lenovo Holdings has donated approximately RMB 150 million to various social welfare initiatives in 2023, including education and disaster relief efforts[19]. - Lenovo Holdings has committed to increasing support for rural education, having established over 100 smart classrooms and supported more than 3,000 students[17]. Future Outlook - The company plans to expand its market presence and invest in new technologies, although specific figures were not disclosed[100]. - Future guidance estimates revenue growth of 10% for the upcoming fiscal year, projecting total revenue of RMB 532 billion[120]. - The company provided a positive outlook for the next quarter, projecting a revenue growth of 25%[186]. Financial Health and Liquidity - The total assets of the company decreased by 2% to RMB 665,733 million from RMB 681,074 million in 2022[23]. - The company reported a significant increase in financial assets measured at fair value, totaling RMB 12,124,523 thousand, compared to RMB 10,959,316 thousand in 2022[93]. - The company’s current liabilities amounted to approximately RMB 442,485,000 thousand as of December 31, 2023, exceeding current assets by RMB 149,782,000 thousand, raising concerns about liquidity[108]. - The company has unused bank credit facilities that support its liquidity despite a current ratio below 1[83]. Market Position and Competitive Landscape - The company maintained its position as the global leader in the personal computer market, despite a decline in overall global PC shipments[5]. - Lenovo's AI PC concept has been implemented, providing customized AI solutions for consumers, with the company ranking third globally in AI product shipments[11]. - Lenovo aims to leverage the growing 5G smartphone penetration to drive profitability in its smartphone business[31].

【联想与NVIDIA合作推出混合AI解决方案 提供量身定制的生成式AI】财联社3月19日电，联想集团与 NVIDIA宣布合作推出全新混合人工智能解决方案，帮助企业和云提供商获得在人工智能时代成功所需 的关键的加速计算能力，将人工智能从概念变为现实。混合解决方案旨在用户最需要的地点和时间里， 无论是口袋还是云端，高效地将人工智能带入客户数据中。此举将推进联想集团AI for All的愿景，并为 下一代大规模生成式人工智能的创新架构迅速进入市场提供了支持。 ...