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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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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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Top 10 China Tech Books to Read in 2025
Top 10 China Tech Books to Read in 2025 (Unranked, A–Z) Scope. Titles published in 2025 (or late 2024) by Chinese authors or Chinese diaspora, selected for general readers on technology, industry, and societal impact—not step-by-step toolbooks or exam manuals.
Alibaba Cloud Upgrades Tongyi Bailing Models, Reigniting Competition in Voice AI
Alibaba Cloud has upgraded its Tongyi Bailing voice AI suite, open-sourcing compact models for on-device use. The update focuses on real-world needs: mixed-language recognition, professional terminology, and cross-lingual voice cloning.
Xiaomi Launches 17 Ultra Leica Edition at USD 1,103, Featuring a “Master Zoom Ring”
Xiaomi launched the co-branded 17 Ultra Leica Edition, starting at $1,103. Its standout feature is a physical "Master Zoom Ring" for direct camera control, alongside exclusive Leica imaging filters and dual satellite communication.
IceBerg Benchmark Exposes Evaluation Pitfalls in Vector Retrieval Algorithms
The new IceBerg benchmark reveals a critical gap: top vector search algorithms like HNSW don't always perform best in real-world AI tasks (e.g., RAG). It calls for a shift in evaluation focus from speed/recall to actual application performance.
Tsinghua University and Shengshu Tech Open-Source TurboDiffusion, Achieving “Second-Level” Video Generation on a Single GPU
Researchers from Tsinghua University and Shengshu Tech open-sourced TurboDiffusion, a framework that slashes AI video generation time from minutes to seconds on a single GPU, potentially democratizing high-quality video creation.
ByteDance’s Doubao App Surpasses 100 Million Daily Active Users
ByteDance's AI app Doubao has surpassed 100 million daily active users, becoming its latest flagship product to hit this mark. Notably, it achieved this growth with the lowest marketing spend among ByteDance's billion-DAU apps.
SeeYA Technology Clears IPO Review, Poised to Become China’s First Silicon-Based OLED Listing
SeeYA Technology has passed its IPO review on the STAR Market, aiming to raise about $278 million to become China's first listed silicon-based OLED chip firm. It holds a 35.2% global market share in XR device displays, second only to Sony.
China's Most Culturally Influential Cities in 2025
This is more than just a ranking of "which city is better." What we aim to present is a vibrant "map of cultural survival." We've taken a closer look at ten Chi...
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