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7 Jul 202622 Muharram 1448 AH

NVIDIA and Hugging Face Bring New Models and Frameworks to LeRobot for the Open Robotics Community

NVIDIA has partnered with Hugging Face to launch the Isaac GR00T 1.7 model in the LeRobot library. This collaboration aims to facilitate robotics development by providing open-source models and data, enhancing innovation in the robotics community. LeRobot allows developers access to advanced tools like the upcoming NVIDIA Cosmos 3, simplifying data collection and robot model training. This partnership is a significant step toward unifying resources and streamlining processes in robotics development.

Models

7 Jul 202622 Muharram 1448 AH

Wiener Intelligence Becomes First Chinese Data Generation Company Published in Nature

On May 28, 2026, Nature Communications published a research paper titled "A Multimodal Deep Learning Model for Cancer Patient Risk Classification." Wiener Intelligence, based in Hong Kong, was responsible for the intelligent aspects of the work in collaboration with Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center. This research marks a significant achievement, making Wiener Intelligence the first Chinese data generation company featured in Nature.

Agents

7 Jul 202622 Muharram 1448 AH

Simplexity Robotics: 11-Month-Old Embodied AI Startup Ships 100 Robots to Production Lines

Simplexity Robotics has announced the delivery of its first batch of 100 i7 Pro robots, marking a shift from lab testing to real-world deployment. This milestone indicates the company's readiness for large-scale factory operations. The robots are distributed across various scenarios, with significant deployments in core component manufacturing for industrial clients. Additional units are utilized in optical module and flexible PCB production lines, highlighting the importance of AI infrastructure.

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Business

Kuaishou shares tumble as Tencent slashes stake after US$3b Kling AI deal

7 Jul 202622 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

7 Jul 202622 Muharram 1448 AH

Kuaishou shares tumble as Tencent slashes stake after US$3b Kling AI deal

Kuaishou Technology's shares fell over 6% on Tuesday after Tencent Holdings sold 273 million Class B shares, significantly reducing its stake. This divestment follows Tencent's recent leadership in a $3 billion financing round for Kuaishou's AI video unit, Kling AI, raising questions about their ongoing partnership. With Tencent's ownership dropping to 9.37% from 15.68%, it will no longer be a substantial shareholder, which could impact Kuaishou's future strategies in the AI sector.

Business

Australian Payments Plus moves faster with ChatGPT and Codex

7 Jul 202622 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

7 Jul 202622 Muharram 1448 AH

Australian Payments Plus moves faster with ChatGPT and Codex

Australian Payments Plus is leveraging ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex to simplify complex payment processes. This integration allows AP+ to save time and enhance service quality while keeping human judgment at the forefront. The focus on human oversight builds trust in the system. The company aims to improve customer experience by integrating AI into its operations. This move comes as payment complexities increase, necessitating innovative solutions in modern markets. ChatGPT Enterprise enables AP+ to address challenges more swiftly and effectively.

Models

tencent/Hy3

6 Jul 202621 Muharram 1448 AH

Models

6 Jul 202621 Muharram 1448 AH

tencent/Hy3

Tencent has launched the new Hy3 model, licensed under Apache 2.0, featuring 295 billion parameters. The model includes 21 billion active parameters and 3.8 billion parameters in the MTP layer, outperforming similar models in terms of performance. This launch follows feedback from over 50 products, leading to enhanced data quality post-training. The new model surpasses leading open-source models and shows significant performance improvements across various tasks.

Agents

The ‘first’ AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human

6 Jul 202621 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

6 Jul 202621 Muharram 1448 AH

The ‘first’ AI-run ransomware attack still needed a human

An AI agent executed the technical aspects of a ransomware attack for the first time, but new details reveal human involvement in victim selection and infrastructure setup. While the AI agent performed the execution, a human chose the target and provided stolen credentials, indicating that the attack was not fully autonomous as initially suggested. This incident highlights the critical interplay between AI and human actors in cybercrime, raising questions about cybersecurity measures in light of these developments.

Infrastructure

US investors will soon get access to SK Hynix, another memory maker riding the AI boom

6 Jul 202621 Muharram 1448 AH

Infrastructure

6 Jul 202621 Muharram 1448 AH

US investors will soon get access to SK Hynix, another memory maker riding the AI boom

SK Hynix is set to launch an initial public offering in the United States, expected to reach billions of dollars, on Friday. This success is attributed to the significant increase in demand for AI technologies that support the company’s growth. As a leading player in the semiconductor industry, SK Hynix has seen a notable rise in its revenues due to the growing demand for AI solutions. Analysts anticipate that this IPO will enhance the company's ability to expand in the U.S.

Agents

You can now customize Siri’s pace and expressivity in the latest iOS 27 beta

6 Jul 202621 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

6 Jul 202621 Muharram 1448 AH

You can now customize Siri’s pace and expressivity in the latest iOS 27 beta

Apple has announced new updates for its virtual assistant Siri, aimed at making it more natural and personalized. This update is part of Apple's broader efforts to rebuild Siri using generative AI technologies. These enhancements seek to improve user experience by enabling smoother and more effective interactions with Siri. Improvements include better natural language understanding and more accurate responses to user requests. This move is significant amid increasing competition in the smart assistant market, as Apple aims to strengthen its position against rivals like Amazon and Google.