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"Mr. Niu, is your company's artificial intelligence really so intelligent? Can it assist us in the research and development of high-end lithography machine technology?"

Imperial capital.

Inside the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

As the dean, Yang Wenmao walked and talked, with obvious worry in his words.

The higher-ups assigned the task of developing domestic high-end lithography machines to themselves and provided sufficient resource support. This was originally a good thing, but they had to cooperate with Xingyuan Technology to use artificial intelligence to improve efficiency.

To be honest, he didn't have much hope for it.

Artificial intelligence is indeed the future trend, but given the current world technology level, it is still in the initial stage of artificial intelligence, and it is still too early to apply it in the research and development of high-end technology.

Instead of wasting time, it is better to do research patiently and down-to-earth.

Niu Geng naturally saw what Yang Wenmao was thinking, but he was not angry because of the other party's contempt.

Still smiling, he explained.

"Dean Yang, please call me Xiao Geng."

"To tell you the truth, the artificial intelligence Xingling developed by our company has reached the level of an intelligent brain. Coupled with our newly built Galaxy-1 supercomputer, as long as the researchers in the hospital use it properly, I believe that it will be possible within half a year. Extreme ultraviolet lithography machines can be developed.”

After hearing these words, Yang Wenmao suddenly stopped.

He raised his gaze and gave Niu Geng a thoughtful look before continuing to walk towards the lithography machine research laboratory in front.

It seems to be saying...

This young man.

Really good at bragging!

Niu Geng also felt a little embarrassed, stretched out his hand to touch his nose unnaturally, and then led Qin Xiaoman, He Guang and others to follow closely.

certainly.

Niu Geng didn't lie.

The supercomputer had just been built that day, and he finally added another 100,000 optimization points. After successfully completing the sixth optimization, Xingling underwent earth-shaking changes.

Not only does it have ultra-high autonomous computing capabilities, it can also transform into a top hacker and easily access the backends of major giant companies.

Even if Niu Geng wanted to, he could hack all the information and data of Weisoft headquarters on the spot.

It's just that doing this will leave some traces. Once the officials there track it down, there is no guarantee what the situation will be like.

After all, no company or country wants this kind of thing beyond their control to exist.

Therefore, Niu Geng also considered in detail the use of Xingling.

Establish three levels of authority: junior, intermediate, and senior.

In this way, it can be ensured that scientific researchers or company employees who use Xingling can only use it for technology research and development.

Another benefit is that Xingling's powerful protection capabilities can ensure the absolute security of the company's network information.

It is precisely because of these that Niu Geng dares to assert that with the help of Xingling, a high-end lithography machine can be developed within half a year.

The main high-end lithography machines are products that currently exist in the world. Since overseas companies can develop them, domestic companies can naturally do the same, but the existence of Xingling has greatly shortened the time in between.

In other words, Niu Geng was lucky and did not fail during the sixth optimization, otherwise he would probably still be depressed at this moment.

You must know that the seventh optimization requires one million optimization points.

One billion personal funds.

As for why he appeared at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in the imperial capital, it was because after He Guang reported the situation to the superiors, the two parties successfully reached an agreement.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences is responsible for the research and development of chip manufacturing technologies such as photolithography machines, and Xingyuan Technology provides intelligent brain service support.

After the production line is actually established, priority will be given to foundry chips required by Xingyuan Technology, and the fees will be charged at the lowest discount price.

Judging from this point alone, it seems to be very beneficial to Xingyuan Technology.

You can enjoy the dividends of domestic high-end lithography machines without investing money and manpower.

But in fact, this cooperation intention is based on the artificial intelligence technology owned by Xingyuan Technology, which can really improve research and development efficiency.

Overcome extreme ultraviolet lithography technology in the shortest time.

This is why today's meeting is held.

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"Xiao Geng, I understand the situation of your company, but the research and development of high-end lithography machines is not achieved overnight. It requires a long period of accumulation."

"I think it's better to forget about things like intelligence."

"If you give us some time, the hospital will be able to produce a high-end photolithography machine."

Indoors, Yang Wenmao changed his clothes skillfully and persuaded Niu Geng earnestly.

It is estimated that if it were not for the pressure from above, he would have gotten into the laboratory long ago.

Before Niu Geng could speak, Qin Xiaoman, who was standing next to him, couldn't stand it anymore and immediately said: "Dean Yang, Xingyao is indeed in urgent need of solving the chip problem, but we, Mr. Niu, also want to break through the technological blockade in China as soon as possible. How could you treat us like this?"

After Niu Geng solved the optimization problem of Xingling, he handed over the maintenance of the computer room to Guo Hongtao.

Although Qin Xiaoman was not particularly clear about Xingling's upgraded capabilities, he had heard Guo Hongtao mention a lot about the Galaxy One supercomputer, which was not as bad as what Yang Wenmao said.

In addition, out of trust in Niu Geng, he must not be able to bear the sight of someone slandering his company's products.

But before Qin Xiaoman finished speaking, he was interrupted by Niu Geng.

"Dean Yang, you should have heard of the Star System. The artificial intelligence technology contained in it is just the simplest version."

"As for the level of intelligence, we won't know all about it until we test it."

Niu Geng knew in his heart that the other party also wanted to see domestic high-end lithography machines as soon as possible, but it was just the different concepts that made him so resistant.

But I believe that after trying it myself, I will change my attitude.

really.

After hearing these words, Yang Wenmao seemed a little hesitant, as if he didn't want to continue in this stalemate.

So he immediately relented and said, "Then come with me."

With that said, he walked towards another room.

Seeing this, Niu Geng and others quickly followed.

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"This is the core computer room of the institute. Now connect it to your Galaxy No. 1 supercomputer. I want to see if it is really as powerful as you say."

After a while.

Yang Wenmao said this in a room filled with equipment and computers.

Several scientific researchers who were working stopped their work temporarily when they saw someone coming in, and took the initiative to say hello: "Dean Yang, what's the matter?"

"You guys stop for a moment, we won't waste more than a few minutes."

Yang Wenmao told a few people, and then turned his attention to Niu Geng. The meaning in his eyes was self-evident.

At this time, Niu Geng didn't waste any time. He walked over and remotely accessed the Galaxy One supercomputer on one of the computers by commanding the permission code.

After a while, Xing Ling's virtual image appeared on the screen.

Several scientific researchers standing aside saw this scene and subconsciously exclaimed: "This is Xingyuan Technology's artificial intelligence Xingling!"

Obviously he knows a lot about Xingyuan Technology.

"Xiao Zhao, go and try the smart brain mentioned by Mr. Niu and see if it has the ability to help with the research and development of high-end technology."

"It's Dean Yang."

The boy named Xiao Zhao seemed to be very interested in this. After receiving Yang Wenmao's order, he sat in front of the computer and started operating it without saying a word.

He is currently responsible for the issue of light sources. For high-end lithography machines, light sources are one of the key technologies. They must reach a certain level of power in order to cooperate with other components to successfully process wafers and produce the required chips.

But in this regard, there is a big gap between the technology mastered by the institute and overseas.

Time passed little by little.

The entire computer room was quiet, and no one spoke rashly.

You can only see the expression on Xiao Zhao's face becoming more and more excited.

I don't know how much time passed before everyone was awakened by the sound of slamming on the table.

"Great, great."

"This method is simply perfect. Why didn't I think of it before?"

Seeing such a scene, Yang Wenmao frowned slightly: "Xiao Zhao, what's going on?"

"Dean, Xingling just helped me solve a problem of light source power. If we follow this method, I believe we will soon be able to create a light source that meets the needs of high-end lithography machines."

What?

Yang Wenmao was surprised: "Did you solve the problem of light source power?"

Although he is not responsible for the light source problem, he is also aware of the troubles encountered at this stage.

Normally, it would take a lot of time for research and development to be completely solved.

But now using intelligent brain operation, new breakthroughs have been made in a short period of time, which is simply better than the scientific researchers in the entire hospital.

Thinking of this, Yang Wenmao still remembered his performance just now. He rushed forward quickly, took over the control from Xiao Zhao, and examined it carefully.

It took more than half an hour before he finally stood up, with a complicated look on his face.

Then he walked straight to Niu Geng and leaned down suddenly.

"Sorry, Mr. Niu."

"My vision was too low just now, and I underestimated the intelligent brain developed by your company. I take back what I just said."

After his research, he determined that Xiao Zhao was not talking nonsense. Under Xing Ling's analysis and calculation, he quickly upgraded the light source manufacturing technology mastered in the courtyard.

It's like a student going to a professor to have his homework corrected.

It is conceivable that in the future, relying on intelligent brain to develop any industry technology will achieve twice the result with half the effort.

However, this time it is because of the cooperation with Xingyuan Technology to develop chip manufacturing technology that the Chinese Academy of Sciences can use such a powerful intelligent brain. As for whether it can be used in other technologies in the future, it is temporarily unknown.

"Dean Yang's words are serious. We have not announced Xing Ling's true ability to the public. It is normal that you don't know."

Niu Geng quickly helped Yang Wenmao up and spoke with a smile on his face.

He knew that this trip to the imperial capital was safe.

"Don't worry, Mr. Niu, with such a powerful brain aid, our hospital will definitely work overtime to solve the problem of high-end lithography machines in the shortest possible time to meet your company's needs for chips."

Yang Wenmao controlled his emotions a little and assured categorically that he looked completely different from the way he looked outside just now.