BIDU(US:BIDU) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-29 16:16Core Insights - The 2025 International Big Data Competition successfully concluded, aiming to discover global talent in big data and artificial intelligence through competitive events [1][3] - The competition introduced innovative elements such as the use of open-source large models and allowed participants to collect and process their own data, enhancing creativity and problem-solving skills [3][10] Group 1: Competition Overview - The competition was co-hosted by IKCEST, Baidu, and Xi'an Jiaotong University, focusing on the theme of "photo recognition and problem-solving using large models" [1][3] - Nearly 5,000 participants registered, with 18 teams reaching the finals, showcasing a diverse representation from 21 countries and nearly 600 universities [12] Group 2: Award Winners and Innovations - The first prize was awarded to "杠上开花队" from Central South University and "驴酱壹号队" from Fuzhou University and Hainan University of Applied Sciences, highlighting their innovative applications developed on the Baidu "秒哒" platform [12][13] - "杠上开花队" created an intelligent math learning assistant called "Mathify," which personalized learning experiences and addressed challenges in mathematical problem-solving [12] - "驴酱壹号队" developed a comprehensive learning application "秒答," which generated practice questions from user-uploaded images and integrated various AI capabilities for enhanced learning [13] Group 3: Institutional Support and Future Plans - The competition serves as a platform for nurturing AI talent, aligning with national strategies for education, technology, and talent development [5][8] - Baidu announced plans to cultivate 10 million AI talents over the next five years, having already trained nearly 6 million, emphasizing its commitment to fostering innovation through various educational initiatives [15]