Today's data selection: Musk's AI company launches its first large-scale model product; the lowest temperature in Beijing hits freezing point
The average price of the ninth batch of national centralized medicines was reduced by 58%
Today, the ninth batch of state-organized centralized bulk procurement of drugs produced results in Shanghai. In this centralized purchase, 41 types of drugs were successfully purchased, and the prices of the selected drugs were reduced by an average of 58%. This centralized purchase covers medications for common and chronic diseases such as infections, tumors, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, and mental illnesses, as well as key drugs such as emergency drugs and shortage drugs. The average cost of lenalidomide capsules for the treatment of multiple myeloma has been reduced from about 200 yuan to 15 yuan per capsule, which can save about 3,880 yuan in monthly drug costs. Since 2018, the National Medical Insurance Administration has organized and carried out nine batches of nationally organized drug procurement, including a total of 374 kinds of drugs, with an average reduction of more than 50%.
Musk's artificial intelligence company launches first AI product
On Saturday local time, Musk’s AI startup xAI launched its first large language model-Grok. Compared with other chatbots, a major advantage of Grok is that it can use social media X, another company of Musk, to capture information on X in real time, so the answers are more timely. It is worth noting that Grok only took a few months from scratch, and investors are looking forward to it. Musk revealed that after early testing, the new model will be available to premium subscribers of Social Media X. The current premium subscription price of X is US$16 per month or US$168 per year; the subscription fee of ChatGPT is US$20 per month, and there is no annual discount. But experts warn that chatbots may exhibit bias or spread false information.
17.1% of electronic door locks sold online are of substandard quality
In recent years, electronic door locks have become popular because they eliminate the hassle of having to carry a key when going out. However, many electronic locks malfunction frequently: it is not uncommon for people to be trapped due to fingerprint, password, proximity card malfunctions, etc. An electronic lock worth more than 3,000 yuan was pulled away from the door by a stranger...
Spot inspection results recently released by the State Administration for Market Regulation show that 17.1% of electronic door locks sold online are of unqualified quality, mainly due to insufficient anti-theft properties and serious safety hazards. Why do electronic door locks malfunction frequently? As electronic door locks continue to sell well, consumer complaints about the unreliable quality of electronic door locks have also continued to rise in recent years. On a consumer complaint platform, a reporter's search for "smart lock" showed more than 3,000 complaint records.
The reporter's investigation found that "faulty electronic door locks trap people" and "door locks that open abnormally and have poor anti-theft properties" are the two most prominent problems reported by consumers.
According to the fire department, in recent years, emergency rescues involving people trapped due to faulty electronic door locks have been on the rise across the country, and many of them are directly related to product quality issues. Liu Xin, political instructor of Shuimenqiao Fire Rescue Station in Huaian City, Jiangsu Province, said that there are three main reasons for smart door lock failures: first, fingerprint and password failure, second, proximity card failure, and third, mechanical failure. Sometimes the door lock is locked and unable to be opened due to misoperation by the elderly or children. There are also cases where the door lock cannot recognize information due to battery discharge or system failure.
It’s time to wear autumn clothes, hats, and gloves again! The strong cold air has brought the ultimate experience of "winter in a second" to Beijing. The lowest temperature will drop to around 0℃ on the morning of November 7.
The meteorological department predicts that in the next three days, under the pressure of the continuous penetration of cold air, the weather in Beijing will still be sunny and cold. The temperature will slowly drop amidst the entanglement of cold air, and the minimum temperature at night will hover around freezing point. Winter usually enters Beijing on October 31 all year round. The pace of winter has slowed down this year, and it is expected that winter will officially enter this week.
Dismantling of the third quarter financial reports of 19 listed car companies: more than half of the revenue and net profit increased
With the entire automobile market recovering, many listed vehicle companies have successively handed in their "answer sheets" for the third quarter. Among the third-quarter financial reports of 19 listed vehicle companies compiled by @21st Century Business Herald reporters, 13 made profits. Among them, 10 car companies including BYD, Great Wall Motors, Changan Automobile, FAW Jiefang, Foton Motor, China National Heavy Duty Truck, JAC Motors, Jiangling Motors, Yutong Bus and Ankai Bus achieved both revenue and net profit growth.
In addition, SAIC, Cyrus, Lifan Technology, and Zotye Automobile experienced both revenue and net profit declines; Guangzhou Automobile Group and Dongfeng Motor achieved revenue growth, but net profits declined or losses expanded; while Leapmotor and BAIC Motor Although Blue Valley is still losing money, while achieving revenue growth, its losses have also narrowed year-on-year.
