CNBC AI News, July 28 – A recent online spat has ignited discussion in China’s tech and investment circles, stemming from comments made by Liu Qingfeng, Chairman of iFlytek, regarding Elon Musk’s understanding of artificial intelligence.
The controversy began with a post by a user on the popular Chinese investing platform Xueqiu, identified as “Noble Open-Source Kingfisher.” The user referenced remarks Liu Qingfeng reportedly made in June, stating, “I don’t think Musk really understands artificial intelligence.” The post then questioned iFlytek’s credentials to evaluate Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), adding, “Has Chairman Qingfeng even studied Musk’s large language models?”
The post further added a sharp critique of Mr. Liu’s claims stating, “To say something like that! Is your Spark model even comparable? What level are your market value and product capabilities? Yet you claim he doesn’t understand! Blind arrogance! Lucky for iFlytek that it hasn’t truly taken off, otherwise Liu Qingfeng would be the world’s leading tech guru!”
The Xueqiu user then tagged Dan Bin, a prominent hedge fund manager, seemingly seeking his opinion on the matter.
Dan Bin, known for his outspokenness, didn’t hold back. His response sharply criticized Liu Qingfeng, stating, “He reminds me of some people I’ve encountered in the finance industry – with a tiny bit of skill, they act like they’re hot stuff, thinking they’re number one in the world! Can’t they be a little humble?”
Dan Bin, who manages billions in assets, is no stranger to public attention. His controversial statements have frequently made headlines.
Notably, the series of incidents in 2024 cemented his reputation for outspokenness.
In 2024, Dan Bin gained renewed attention and triggered debate for his successful investments in companies like Kweichow Moutai and Nvidia.
At the time, he expressed his anger on Weibo about the attacks, writing “There are always bad people in this world, deliberately fabricating, spreading rumors, and framing others! It’s really too bad! We have already reported it to the police.”
In October of the same year, Dan Bin’s differing views on the A-share market led to a heated public exchange with Ren Zeping, another prominent figure in the financial world. The event garnered widespread media coverage.
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