iFlytek Claims Its Large Language Model Outperforms ChatGPT in Multiple Areas
On May 6th, iFlytek, a Chinese information technology company, shared the successful results of their large language model, SparkDesk. The company showcased the model’s seven core competencies and application results in four major industries: education, office, automotive, and digital employees.
During the press conference, iFlytek’s chairman, Liu Qingfeng, claimed that SparkDesk has outperformed ChatGPT in three key areas: text generation, question and answer, and mathematical ability.
Seven Core Competencies of General Artificial Intelligence
After analyzing ChatGPT’s 48 primary task directions in addition to the needs of over four million developer teams on iFlytek’s open platform, the iFlytek team concluded that general artificial intelligence should possess seven core competencies. These competencies include:
- Text generation
- Language understanding
- Question and answer
- Logical reasoning
- Mathematical ability
- Code ability
- Multimodal ability
During the press conference, iFlytek demonstrated SparkDesk’s seven core competencies through on-site testing. One of the tests presented the model with a prompt to create a story based on two characters from popular Chinese media. The model quickly generated a vivid story, showcasing its potential in natural language processing and content creation.
SparkDesk's Capabilities
SparkDesk is versatile as an AI assistant and can perform various tasks, including:
- Composing emails
- Creating schedules
- Drafting press releases
- Generating English propaganda
- Correcting English grammar errors
Its abilities in generating long text surpass ChatGPT in Chinese language abilities, according to Liu Qingfeng. He added that the iFlytek team is continually improving the model’s capabilities to meet the evolving demands of users.
Application Results of SparkDesk
In addition to showcasing the model’s capabilities, iFlytek presented the application results of SparkDesk in various fields, including:
- Education: AI-assisted composition correction and virtual oral teachers that can converse with students
- Office: Automatic generation of meeting minutes based on handwritten notes
- Automotive: Smarter and safer driving experiences
- Digital employees: Assistance with repetitive work for employees
With these results, iFlytek’s SparkDesk has outperformed ChatGPT in multiple areas, highlighting the potential for natural language processing and content creation. iFlytek’s aim is to empower every creative person to become an entrepreneur in the digital economy, and with SparkDesk, the company is one step closer to achieving this goal.
