What is Graphic Overlay?
Graphic Overlay is A thin polyester or polycarbonate substrate that acts as the top layer of a membrane switch.
Normally,it is silk screen printed or digitally printed onto the second (back) surface,
then adhesive is applied to the back for easy application.
Printing on the second surface allows the substrate to protect the printing from damage.
This process distinguishes an overlay from a label.
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In the era of artificial intelligence, China and the United States will become the twin engines that lead the development of the world.
From tech giants like Microsoft and Google to Amazon, Facebook, and Baidu in China, the world's most influential high-tech companies are now focusing their efforts on artificial intelligence. Recently, during his participation in the Silicon Valley Technology Summit at China Science and Technology University in San Francisco, Zhang Yaqin, president of Baidu, shared his insights with Xinhua News Agency. He highlighted that the Internet has evolved through two major stages: the PC era and the mobile internet era. Now, we have entered the age of artificial intelligence, where China and the United States are becoming the twin engines driving global AI development.
In his keynote speech titled "Into the Age of Artificial Intelligence," Zhang emphasized how China’s approach to technology has changed over time. In the PC era, China largely followed the U.S. model. During the mobile internet phase, while the U.S. still led in technology, Chinese products began to surpass American counterparts in user experience. However, in the AI era, China is not only innovating in product design but also making significant technological breakthroughs.
Zhang pointed out that the U.S. remains a leader in AI, but he believes both countries are now key drivers of global AI progress. He listed four main advantages that China has in developing AI: strong government support, a large pool of mathematically skilled talents, substantial financial investment, and an abundance of data generated by millions of users.
He also addressed concerns about U.S. restrictions on Chinese investments in AI. While such discussions exist, Zhang noted that it's unclear if concrete laws will be passed, and even if they do, it would take time. He added that Baidu has invested in U.S.-based companies like Uber and acquired several AI startups without facing any resistance.
Looking ahead, Zhang described AI as being in its infancy, comparing it to a small horn of an iceberg. He predicted that AI's impact on society could surpass that of steam engines, electricity, and the internet itself, reshaping industries, lifestyles, and business models.
Zhang also addressed common misconceptions about AI—some see it as a bubble, while others fear it could lead to human obsolescence. He argued that the reality lies somewhere in between. He described AI as neither new nor dangerous, but rather a powerful tool that has already begun transforming traditional industries and creating new opportunities.
He concluded by emphasizing that AI will cause job displacement, but it will also create new roles and industries. As history has shown, every industrial revolution brings increased productivity and better quality of life.
Baidu, as a leading example of China's AI development, currently employs 48,000 people, with over 2,000 dedicated to AI research. For Baidu, AI is not just a future strategy—it's already enhancing its core business.
Looking at the future, Zhang envisioned a world where AI-powered cars can park themselves, recognize faces for seamless shopping experiences, and voice assistants control smart homes. These innovations, he said, are no longer distant dreams—they are becoming real.