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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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Hypershell Secures $70 Million in Pre-B and B Rounds, Nearing $400 Million Valuation
Hypershell raises $70M to push consumer exoskeletons into the global mainstream, accelerating a future where technology amplifies human mobility — not replaces it.
Robotera Signs Strategic Partnership with UNIDO, Plans Joint Embodied Intelligence Laboratory
Robotera has signed a strategic partnership with UNIDO to co-build a global embodied-intelligence ecosystem, including a joint humanoid-robotics lab advancing SDG-9 innovation.
Zhejiang University and Doubao Launch "AI & Humanities Innovation Lab" to Explore New Models of Tech–Humanities Integration
Zhejiang University and Doubao have launched a new AI & Humanities Innovation Lab to pioneer a tech-humanities fusion model that empowers students with cross-disciplinary creative capability.
Pony.ai Q3 2025: Robotaxi Fleet to Exceed 3,000 Vehicles by End-2026, City-Level Unit Economics Turn Positive
Pony.ai Q3 revenue jumps 72% YoY, forecasts Robotaxi fleet over 3,000 by end-2026, and reports city-level per-vehicle profitability in Guangzhou as fully unmanned operations roll out nationwide.
Baidu Establishes Two New Large Model R&D Departments Reporting Directly to CEO
Baidu creates two new large model R&D departments reporting directly to CEO Robin Li, with Wu Tian leading foundation models and Jia Lei heading applied models, further sharpening its AI edge.
Huawei Mate 80 Series and Mate X7 Debut with Kirin 9030 Chip, Priced Up to 16,000 RMB
Huawei launches the Mate 80 series and foldable Mate X7 with new Kirin 9030 chips and HarmonyOS 6, featuring advanced AI agents and second-gen Hongfeng imaging, with top models priced up to 15,999 RMB.
Li Auto CEO Li Xiang Confirms Upcoming AI Glasses
Li Auto CEO Li Xiang announces the company will soon launch AI glasses as “the best AI accessory” for its vehicles, with deeper MindVLA integration planned.
Unitree G1 Nails a Perfect Layup: HKUST Showcases the World’s First Real-World Basketball Robot Demo
HKUST researchers have unveiled the world’s first real-world basketball robot demo, with a Unitree G1 completing a smooth layup using advanced imitation-learning systems.
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