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“Qwen Panic”: How Alibaba’s AI Ambitions Are Shaking Silicon Valley
"Qwen Panic" captures Silicon Valley's unease as Alibaba's AI advances challenge U.S. dominance, with its open-source Qwen models and ChatGPT-competing app reshaping the competitive landscape.
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Alibaba Launches Robotics and Embodied AI
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Xiaomi Responds to Incident of Car Reportedly Driving Off on Its Own
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Afari Technology Unveils AI Plan and New Brand
In Chongqing, Afari debuted its brand and “AI + Vehicle” strategy, showcased 8D city smart-driving, and outlined a rapid robotaxi rollout toward large-scale commercialization.
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ByteDance’s Doubao Translation Model Supports 28 Languages, Performance Comparable to GPT-4o
ByteDance debuts Doubao translation model: two-way across 28 languages, performance comparable to GPT-4o, with fluent output and 4K context.
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Zhipu AI Launches GLM‑4.5, an Open-Source 355B AI Model Aimed at AI Agents
Chinese startup Zhipu AI (now rebranded as Z.ai) has open-sourced its new flagship model GLM‑4.5, a 355-billion-parameter foundation AI model. The July 28 ann...
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Redmi A7 Pro Specifications Leak: UNISOC T7250 and 6,000mAh Battery
The leaked REDMI A7 Pro / POCO C81 features a UNISOC T7250 chip, a 6,000mAh battery, a 6.9-inch LCD screen, and will run HyperOS 3, targeting budget markets globally.
Chow Tai Fook Partners with ByteDance Volcano Engine to Launch AR Try-On and Enterprise AI Agents
Chow Tai Fook deployed an AI Agent platform with ByteDance Volcano Engine, launching 351 enterprise agents used by 24k+ employees and introducing AR virtual try-on for consumers.
University of Hong Kong and Kuaishou Kling Introduce MemFlow to Solve Long-Video Memory Issues in AI Generation
Researchers introduced MemFlow, a dynamic memory mechanism for AI video generation that achieves 96.60 subject consistency and real-time inference to solve long-video narrative coherence issues.
RBY tech Raises Angel Funding as Companion Robot “RBY mini” Sells Out in Preorders
Companion robot startup RBY tech raised over $1.37M in angel funding after its RBY mini robot sold out in preorders, generating over $137K in sales on day one.
Alibaba Open-Sources Fun-Audio-Chat, a New End-to-End Voice Interaction Model
Alibaba has open-sourced its Fun-Audio-Chat model, an 8B parameter end-to-end speech interaction model with integrated Function Call capabilities, aiming to foster innovation in the voice AI ecosystem.
ByteDance Releases Math Reasoning Model Seed Prover 1.5, Reaches IMO Gold Medal Threshold
ByteDance's Seed Prover 1.5 model generated IMO 2025 proof code scoring 35/42 points, meeting the gold medal threshold. The team will open API access to researchers for further exploration in formal mathematics and AI.
DEEP Robotics Begins A-Share IPO Process, Becomes Third “Hangzhou Six Dragons” Company to Pursue Listing
Quadruped and humanoid robot maker DEEP Robotics has initiated its A-share IPO process, becoming the third among the "Hangzhou Six Dragons" tech firms to pursue a public listing. The company, which launched industry-first robots like the LYNX M20 in 2025, reported rapid revenue growth ahead of its listing move.
Vbot’s AI Robot Dog Sells 1,000 Units in 52 Minutes, Signaling Breakthrough for Consumer Embodied Intelligence
Vita Dynamics' AI-powered robot dog, priced at $1,368, sold over 1,000 units within 52 minutes of launch, setting a sales record for consumer embodied intelligence products. The device's autonomous capabilities, driven by 128 TOPS of on-device AI, signal a key validation for the mass-market potential of household robotic companions.
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