Super God-Level Top Student
Chapter 841 - 317: The Future is Coming

Technological leaps often happen overnight.

Some new tech gets officially announced, and countless ordinary people wake up the next day wondering if they've time-traveled.

This time is clearly more fierce.

Gao Yiping was just furiously complaining to Director Chen Pengfei about the rudeness of Xilin Mathematics Research Institute's artificial intelligence when the latest news broadcast dealt a heavy blow to Professor Gao.

Well, how to put it...

The scientific community is well aware that whether it's encryption algorithms with higher security or more efficient compression algorithms, they are all part of key foundational research supported by the government. They are also fields where significant breakthroughs are hard to come by since too many people are researching them.

Every conceivable approach has already been tried by someone.

To be blunt, breakthroughs in these areas rely heavily on innovations in fundamental mathematics.

Considering the biggest innovation in fundamental mathematics this century came from the gem of Xi Lin Mathematical Research Institute, it doesn't seem so surprising after all.

Still, Gao Yiping couldn't help asking Zhou Ze, who suddenly came over, "Where did you get this news from?"

"It was reported by Xi Lin Institute; I heard it from Academician Zhang who just came back from a meeting. He said the chairpersons of the Department of Mathematics and Physics were all shocked and plan to visit Xilin for a few days to conduct research. Hey, the Xi Lin Institute is like a gold mine now, who knows what treasures they'll dig up this time."

"Heh heh..." Gao Yiping chuckled dryly twice, glanced at Chen Pengfei opposite him, wanting to continue his rant but not knowing where to start.

"Alright, what are you guys busy with? Oh right, Academician Chen, I heard we're planning to take on a project in collaboration with Xilin Mathematics Research Institute? Has it been decided who will handle the project? Speaking of which, I just finished my last project, and I'm currently unoccupied, how about handing this task to me?"

Gao Yiping glared at him and said, "What are you thinking? This project happens to coincide with my own, and the director has already said it's mine to take. Besides, you work on brain science and neuromorphic research, which doesn't align with this project at all, why add to the confusion?"

"Uh... no, Professor Gao, I have no objections if you say the project is yours, but how does being in brain science disqualify me from taking on a task? Didn't they say this is about biological circuits? We have related content in our projects too."

"You study bioelectricity, brain waves, and brain diseases; we are working on RNA circuits, dealing with biological and electrical signals, you think that's the same? Zhou, let me tell you, don't act dumb when you know better."

"Alright, why are you two arguing? Gao, I'm not targeting you, but Professor Zhou was just making a casual comment, and you took it seriously? Hey, do you two have anything else? Director Chen, somewhat annoyed by Gao Yiping's constant arguing, interjected.

"I've got nothing." Gao Yiping said subconsciously, then glanced opposite him.

"Actually..." Professor Zhou wanted to add more, but seeing the unfriendly look on Gao Yiping's face, he thought better of it and decided not to speak his mind.

He knew Gao Yiping's tenacious nature; he could deal with soft approaches but not blunt ones.

If he truly showed an intention to snatch the project, this guy would get really worked up.

So, he simply chuckled and changed the subject: "I've got nothing, just came to share some interesting news with the director."

"If that's all, go out and do what you need to do. Both of you are Ph.D. supervisors, yet don't set a good example. Why do you need to come here and fight over every little thing, as if I'm the neighborhood committee director? Get out, all of you..."

Chen Pengfei took the opportunity to send them away, thinking Zhou's arrival was timely as his ears would finally get some peace.

Gao Yiping has the skills but he is just too stubborn, showcasing the obstinacy of a scholar, which is quite annoying. When the whole world wishes for that person from Xilin to stay quiet, this guy even complains about AI's bad attitude, lack of respect for people, faulty underlying algorithms...

How hasn't this guy ascended to heaven yet?

Is Qiao Ze someone who readily accepts advice and lets others push him around?

If he were so amenable, would the big shots from the Science Academy need to buy high-speed rail tickets to visit Qiao Ze in Xilin?

The two professors exchanged a look and left the director's office.

No sooner had they stepped out than Professor Zhou said, "Gao, I'd like to discuss something with you. I really don't have any projects on hand right now; how about I form a group and join your team?"

"Aren't you just causing trouble? We're not even in the same field, why are you fixated on our project? Do you even know what the collaborative project is about?" Gao Yiping grumbled discontentedly.

He could tell Zhou was genuinely interested in the project—he was now persistent to the point of being annoying.

Zhou Ze smiled, lowered his voice, and said: "Gao, I'll tell you, I've actually inquired about it. I heard that Xilin Institute wants to undertake biological supercomputing, and your side is just handling a part of the engineering plan."

"What? Biological supercomputing? Is Xilin taking such a big step?" Gao Yiping said in surprise.

"Confirmed. It's not much of a secret really; you probably haven't logged into their scientific research management system yet, have you? Just log in and you'll see, it's not only us; there are two other collaborations. You don't need to ask around; just consider the topics assigned to them and you'll understand.

Why do you think Xilin suddenly filed a report? They're said to be very confident about biological supercomputing this time, claiming it can take advantage of quantum computing and may impact the current encryption systems. That's why they quickly reported a new encryption algorithm, fearing the potential large influence that this technology could have once it's released."