During the 2024 China Operating System Industry Conference in Beijing, Kylinsoft, a Chinese company, made a significant launch by introducing the first AI-based PC version of its Kylin operating system.
This launch signified a major advancement in the field of operating systems and showcased the company’s commitment to innovation and technological progress.
This is China’s first domestic operating system for personal computers featuring integrated artificial intelligence (AI).
This advancement addresses a gap in edge-side inference capabilities within China’s operating system industry.
The operating system serves as the fundamental software that connects higher-level software environments with the underlying hardware, offering crucial support for executing AI algorithms, models, and applications.
Pressure to catch up
Over an extended period, companies from Europe and America focused on developing global operating systems.
China’s efforts to develop operating systems began later than those of other countries, and they encountered substantial challenges in their bid to narrow the gap.
The rapid advancement in AI technology is opening up new possibilities for Chinese operating systems.
In 2023, the platform software market in China experienced rapid growth, with its scale increasing by 17.4% compared to the previous year, reaching 81.66 billion yuan (approximately 11.3 billion U.S. dollars).
Additionally, the growth rate of China’s operating system market reached an impressive 23.2%.
“The growth in the operating system market is largely driven by server operating systems. This is due in part to the increasing demand from industry-wide digital transformation, and in part to the additional demand generated by the expansion of AI servers,” said Gao Dan, assistant president with the CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.
Can run complex AI tasks
The AIPC version of the Kylin operating system is notable for its impressive edge-side inference capability.
This functionality allows for the smooth merging of hardware and software, giving users the ability to carry out complex AI operations directly on their devices and eliminating the need for reliance on cloud resources.
Recent technological advancements have significantly improved data processing speed and security.
This breakthrough has brought about fundamental changes in how users interact with computers, revolutionizing how we utilize technology in our daily lives.
Zhu Chen, the vice general manager of Kylinsoft, emphasized the importance of enhancing edge-side inference capabilities to integrate in-house operating systems with AI technology effectively.
The homegrown operating system enables the development of a powerful edge-side intelligent engine that can efficiently execute large model inferences, even without an internet connection.
“This enhancement not only safeguards user privacy but also improves the user experience, ultimately boosting productivity and creativity,” Zhu added.
Due to its multitude of applications, the AIPC operating system is widely used in various fields, particularly healthcare and education.
Self-driving vehicles utilize real-time sensor data processing for decision-making and control systems to support autonomous driving.
Utilizing this technology in the healthcare industry can facilitate medical image analysis, genetic research, and drug development, offering valuable computational assistance and sophisticated diagnostic capabilities.
In education, personalized learning resources and tutoring can improve learning efficiency and achieve better outcomes.
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