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Companies · Large Language Models

OpenAI reportedly tests GPT-6 Sol, six times faster than Astra

QbitAI report: OpenAI tests GPT-6 Sol, 6x faster than Astra; reveals rising agent use and safety warnings.

Companies · Products & Applications

Huawei Launches Mate XT2 Trifold; Qijing GX7 SUV Opens Pre-Sales

Huawei's third-generation Mate XT2 trifold phone arrives with an optional privacy screen, while Qijing Motor's GX7 SUV, co-developed by GAC and Huawei, starts at 249,900 yuan with L3-ready architecture.

Companies · Large Language Models

Nvidia confirms $12.9 billion acquisition of Hugging Face

Nvidia confirmed a $12.9 billion acquisition of AI model hub Hugging Face, pledging to keep the platform open as it awaits regulatory review.

Large Language Models · Companies

Three Waves of AI Talent Migration Reshape China's Large-Model Sector

A Leiphone.com report details three waves of AI talent flow in China since late 2022, with focus shifting from pretraining to post-training, agents and data.

Products & Applications · Companies

Alibaba rolls out multi-person workbench for Qianwen Office as office agent report debuts

Alibaba introduced the industry-first multi-person workbench for Qianwen Office, while a new report shows office agents are taking on heavier tasks with over 12% overseas users.

Companies · Large Language Models · Robotics

Unitree Founder Wang Xingxing: Robot Boom Awaits Two '80%' Moments

At WRC 2026, Unitree founder Wang Xingxing said the key to robots entering homes and factories lies in generalization, proposing two 80% thresholds and an AI-driven self-evolution path for physical AI robots.

Companies · Large Language Models · Markets

Hugging Face’s $12.9bn Sale Seen as Double-Edged for Europe, Sifted Says

Sifted reports Hugging Face has been sold for $12.9 billion, a deal called both inspiring and dispiriting for Europe.

Companies · Large Language Models

DeepMind veteran Thore Graepel quits to pursue AI reasoning venture

DeepMind veteran Thore Graepel has quit to start an AI reasoning company, per Sifted. Graepel was at DeepMind during AlphaGo's historic 2016 win over Lee Sedol.

Products & Applications · Companies · World

Naver's Line Works selected as official business tool for Taiwan's Hsinchu city government

Naver Cloud's Line Works messaging platform has been chosen by Taiwan's Hsinchu city government, marking its first entry into the island's public sector.

Companies · Large Language Models · Policy & Regulation

Microsoft Reveals Project Zenith, F-Droid Drafts GenAI Rules, US CD Sales Surge

Microsoft's Project Zenith, F-Droid's AI policy, and US CD sales rebound headline the latest tech updates.

AI Chips & Compute · Companies

SpaceX targets 2027 for orbital data centers, but hurdles remain

SpaceX targets 2027 for orbital data centers; analysts see scale in 2030s.

Companies · Robotics · Autonomous Driving

Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick returns to robotaxi race with startup Atoms

Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is reportedly building robotaxi technology at his startup Atoms, backed by a $100 million investment from Uber itself.

Autonomous Driving · Companies

Kalanick's self-driving startup Atoms reportedly preparing robotaxi push

Atoms, backed by Travis Kalanick and Andreessen Horowitz, is reportedly planning to enter the robotaxi business with major hiring and acquisitions, according to the Financial Times.

Products & Applications · Companies

Alibaba's Qianwen Office Hits 30M Users in First Month; Enterprise Users Top Half

On Sept. 4, Alibaba said its AI office product Qianwen Office passed 30 million users after one month, with more than half from enterprises, reflecting the push of AI agents into corporate workflows.

AI Chips & Compute · Companies

AI data center land rush reshapes rural America, stoking community backlash

AI data center investments have sparked a rural land rush across the U.S., sending property values soaring and drawing protests from farmers and residents.

Large Language Models · Companies

Model Fatigue Sets In as AI Labs Race to Release New Versions

AI labs including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta and Google released a flurry of new models this week, triggering 'model fatigue' among business users, according to CNBC.

Products & Applications · Companies

Corning CCO Li Hanchao: After 175 Years, Corning Remains an Innovative Materials Company

At DIC Expo 2026, Corning CCO Li Hanchao discussed the company's 175-year history, its deep ties with China's display industry, and its role in AI-era materials innovation.

Companies · Policy & Regulation · Cybersecurity

Study: 86% of UK licensed gambling websites breach GDPR cookie rules

A study finds 86% of UK licensed gambling websites appear to breach GDPR rules on cookie consent, with many using dark patterns and harvesting data before consent.

Companies · Products & Applications

Bilibili's First AI Creation Contest Concludes with Over 80% Solo Entrants

B站首届AI创造公开赛收官,超八成参赛者为一八团队,非专业开发者占六成,总奖金143万元,AI创作门槛显著降低。

Products & Applications · Companies · World

New Report Suggests MacBook Ultra Could Carry a Higher Price Than Expected

A new display market report indicates Apple's redesigned high-end MacBook, possibly named MacBook Ultra, may start at $2,999 or more.

Products & Applications · Companies

Is the Steam Deck still worth it in 2026?

Engadget weighs whether Valve's Steam Deck still merits its higher price in 2026 amid new rivals and the AI-driven memory shortage.

Products & Applications · Companies

Sony Brava 5 review: affordable mini-LED TV brings premium features down the range

Sony's Bravia 5 mini-LED TV delivers strong picture and sound for the price, offering a rare value win for the brand in its mid-range lineup.

Cybersecurity · Companies

DigiCert’s World Quantum Readiness Day 2026: Only 7% Have Deployed Quantum-Safe Cryptography

DigiCert’s World Quantum Readiness Day on Sept. 17 will tackle a wide gap: only 7% of firms have deployed quantum-safe cryptography.

Products & Applications · Companies

Safari's Notify Me Tool Tracks Price Drops and Restocks in iOS 27

Apple's Safari in iOS 27 adds a Notify Me tool that alerts users to price drops or restocks on any webpage, no extra apps needed.