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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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Zhipu AI Launches Lightweight AI Code Editor Z Code
Zhipu AI releases Z Code, a lightweight desktop editor that integrates AI programming agents (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini). It features "Thinking Mode" and granular permissions for collaborative, controlled AI coding.
DingTalk and Xiaoice launch Hi1, an AI-powered "digital employee" hardware for front desks. It automates reception tasks like greetings, check-ins, and inquiries, aiming to standardize and digitize enterprise services.
Huawei completes the first commercial deployment of its EcoMatrix "minimalist" base station with Claro in Peru. The single-pole design cuts device count, reduces energy use by 35%, and improves coverage.
DingTalk and Xiaoice Launch AI Receptionist Hardware Hi1
DingTalk and Xiaoice launch Hi1, an AI-powered "digital employee" hardware for front desks. It automates reception tasks like greetings, check-ins, and inquiries, aiming to standardize and digitize enterprise services.
Tencent Hunyuan and Xiamen University Introduce JarvisEvo, an AI Image Editing Agent
Tencent Hunyuan and Xiamen University unveil JarvisEvo, an AI image editor that uses visual feedback (iMCoT) and a self-improving framework (SEPO) to edit photos like a human designer, integrating 200+ professional tools.
Inspur Launches New AI Server, Claims Inference Costs Cut to $0.14 per Million Tokens
Inspur Information announces the YuanNao HC1000 AI server, claiming a breakthrough in reducing inference costs to as low as ¥1 (≈ $0.14) per million tokens. It aims to overcome the cost barrier for large-scale AI agent deployment.
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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.
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