Alibaba researchers have developed Qwen-Audio, a series of large-scale audio-language models that address the challenge of limited pre-trained audio models. Qwen-Audio achieves impressive performance across diverse benchmark tasks without task-specific fine-tuning. Qwen-Audio-Chat extends these capabilities to support multi-turn dialogues and diverse audio scenarios. The models demonstrate robust audio understanding and alignment with human intent. Further improvements and exploration are being undertaken to enhance performance and adaptability.

Alibaba Researchers Introduce Qwen-Audio Series: A Set of Large-Scale Audio-Language Models with Universal Audio Understanding Abilities
Researchers from Alibaba Group have developed Qwen-Audio, a series of audio-language models that address the challenge of limited pre-trained audio models for diverse tasks. These models excel in speech perception and recognition tasks without the need for task-specific modifications. Qwen-Audio-Chat, an extension of Qwen-Audio, supports multi-turn dialogues and diverse audio-central scenarios, showcasing its comprehensive audio understanding abilities.
Key Features of Qwen-Audio:
– Handles diverse audio types and tasks, including human speech, natural sounds, music, and songs.
– Incorporates co-training on datasets with varying granularities.
– Achieves impressive performance across benchmark tasks without task-specific fine-tuning.
Key Features of Qwen-Audio-Chat:
– Aligns with human intent and supports multilingual, multi-turn dialogues from audio and text inputs.
– Showcases robust and comprehensive audio understanding.
Practical Solutions for Middle Managers:
If you want to evolve your company with AI and stay competitive, consider using the Qwen-Audio series for universal audio understanding. Here are some practical steps to get started:
1. Identify Automation Opportunities: Locate key customer interaction points that can benefit from AI.
2. Define KPIs: Ensure your AI endeavors have measurable impacts on business outcomes.
3. Select an AI Solution: Choose tools that align with your needs and provide customization.
4. Implement Gradually: Start with a pilot, gather data, and expand AI usage judiciously.
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