The phone was answered, and Xiaoman's voice came from the other end.
"Grand-uncle."
"Xiaoman." The old man asked in a deep voice, "What's going on?"
Everyone in the room sat up straight.
Their eyes were fixed on the receiver in the old man's hand.
It seemed that as long as there was a mention of trouble from the other end, they would immediately take corresponding actions.
Unexpectedly, the voice from the phone said, "Miss and Mr. Chi of NetSound have jointly acquired the data assets and computing models of TW and are transporting them back to China. We need help to ensure the absolute safety of the data."
After the voice fell, the old man actually stood up. "You've acquired TW's data and algorithm models?"
Everyone in the room widened their eyes slightly and gasped.
Zhu Ning and NetSound had taken over the data assets and algorithm models of the world's largest social media platform?!
What were data assets and algorithm models?
They were the heart and brain of building intelligent AI.
Digital AI learned and expanded based on data and operated on algorithms.
China's intelligent AI still had a big gap compared with the most advanced intelligent AI in Country M.
Scientists in major national research institutes had been working day and night, trying to catch up in all aspects.
But it was extremely difficult!
From data to algorithms, there was already a considerable gap between China and Country M. What was even more fatal was the computing power chips. Country M, in alliance with 42 other countries, had imposed sanctions and signed the Wassenaar Arrangement, not allowing China to develop top - notch chips. They had blocked every link. Even if China wanted to import a single screw for a chip - making machine tool from abroad, the 42 countries would do their best to stop it!
Science knows no borders. Does it really?
China, which had been under the sanctions of the Wassenaar Arrangement since 1996, had a deep feeling about this!
The old people and bigwigs in the room had a profound understanding of this!
There were always voices in the world saying that China's technology was backward and that its intelligent field was far behind that of Country M.
They said that it was not as convenient or user - friendly as Country M's intelligence.
But why was this so? Why was it inferior?
Because they didn't allow us to surpass! They had not allowed us to surpass since 1996 or even earlier!
By what right?!
No one was convinced.
The old people in the room were not convinced, the scientists in the research institutes were not convinced, the suppliers, engineers, and workers stationed on various production lines, and all the ambitious young people in China were not convinced!
In modern society, the development of science and technology was the core and key task of a country. It was the underlying support for a country and a nation to continue to stand on the world stage. It was the key to negotiating and communicating in the global arena!
This batch of data assets and algorithm models must return to China, and they must return safely!
The old man's breathing became uneven with excitement.
He took a deep breath and said in a firm and reliable voice, "Your efforts will not be in vain. We will ensure it returns safely to China."
"Understood!"
After the phone call ended, the old man immediately ordered, "Notify all departments to fully cooperate. Open a dedicated channel and ensure with 100% certainty that the data can pass through customs safely and reach the country."
All the bigwigs in the room stood up with tears in their eyes.
"Understood!"
In Country M.
Chi Yuannian arranged for the convoy transporting the magnetic disks to drive out of the TW headquarters building. Zhu Ning's Gulfstream G700 took off straight from Philadelphia. Immediately, Yaoyang's headquarters got the news.
Alexander lost his composure. "What did you say? TW has mortgaged its data and algorithms to Haiyin?!"
"Absolutely true! According to the latest news, Chi Yuannian's security convoy has finished loading and is heading straight for the airport!" The subordinate who came to report looked serious. "Judging from their actions, they are definitely going to send it back to China!"
"Are they so distrustful of the factories and research institutes in Country M? They must send it back to China for research. Well! Don't let them succeed in the transfer. Immediately notify Wilson to start the interception." Just as the subordinate was about to act, Alexander interrupted him urgently. "No, no, no. Wilson can no longer be used! Notify someone at a higher level to intercept. Absolutely cannot let this batch of data be transported back to China! We must seize this batch of data!"
"Yes!"
Multiple parties acted swiftly. As soon as the security vehicles transporting the magnetic disks hit the road, they were monitored and tracked by various forces. Chi Yuannian was in the vehicle following the escort cars personally. A message came from the lead vehicle, "They have joined up."
Chi Yuannian immediately looked out of the window. The number of Ford Taurus cars behind them had gradually increased from two at the beginning to seven or eight. They kept a certain distance from them. Occasionally, when he met the eyes of the left - hand - drive driver, the certainty in the other's eyes was extremely disgusting.
"We must change lanes immediately. All vehicles follow me closely and maintain a close distance. We must not be separated!"
There were continuous responses on the walkie - talkie. The convoy followed the lead vehicle and kept changing lanes flexibly, crossing from one street to another. The Ford cars always followed closely behind. The lead vehicle said on the walkie - talkie, "Speed up and follow me in twenty minutes! Wait for my signal!"
"Received!"
The seven - vehicle convoy closely followed the lead vehicle, stepped on the accelerator, and sped away. The Ford cars behind checked the route and immediately communicated on the walkie - talkie, "They are leaving LA and heading towards S.F. Block them. There's a traffic jam ahead!"
"Received!"
The Ford cars abandoned their disguise, accelerated, and quickly passed by the heavy - duty interception vehicles. They tried to cut into the escort convoy behind the core armored vehicle. Seeing that the convoy always maintained a close distance, they stuck to the vehicles like stickers. Chi Yuannian reached out and grabbed the handrail on the roof. His eyes were sharp. "Ram them out!"
The next moment, the carefully modified heavy - ton bulletproof escort vehicle rammed directly into them. The Ford car immediately lost control and veered to the side, directly blocking the pursuit of several other Ford cars. Only one Ford car flashed its hazard lights, turned to get out of trouble, and continued to chase.
The lead vehicle sent another reminder, "Let them come up. Send them out of LA."
So the Ford car successfully cut into the escort vehicles and closely followed the transport vehicle carrying the magnetic disks. The Ford car immediately sent a signal, "I have successfully approached the transport vehicle. The magnetic disks are on it. They are going to S.F! Immediately set up defenses at the toll booth! They are speeding up!"
The lead vehicle stepped on the accelerator, honked, and rushed towards the city fork. The transport vehicle responded with a horn and accelerated. The Ford car behind it followed crazily, swearing in its heart that it would never lose them. Unexpectedly, the next second, the transport vehicle signaled a right turn but suddenly turned the steering wheel and changed direction at the fork between the two cities, driving back onto the main road in LA!
The Ford car couldn't stop in time and shot out from behind the transport vehicle, driving farther and farther in the direction of San Francisco. The reverse - driving lead vehicle drove back from the side, and the two vehicles looked at each other.
The driver of the Ford car reacted slowly.
"Eh?"
"Bye - bye～"
The lead vehicle waved goodbye to him and then chased back to the convoy. The convoy set off again in grand style.
Who cared about his fate?
The driver of the Ford car was so angry that his nose was crooked.
"They never intended to leave LA. Immediately go to the airport to intercept them!"
"Absolutely cannot let these data cross the border!"