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21 Jun 20266 Muharram 1448 AH

Alibaba Adds AI Scientist Zhou Jingren to Partner List, CEO Wu Yongming Takes Direct Control of Token Foundry

Alibaba has added AI scientist Zhou Jingren to its partner list while CEO Wu Yongming has taken direct control of the Token Foundry unit. These changes reflect the company's increasing commitment to its AI strategy. Zhou Jingren, appointed as a chief scientist, will lead the Future AI Research Institute, focusing on advanced AI technologies. He has also contributed to building the Tongyi model team, enhancing Alibaba's global leadership position.

Models

21 Jun 20266 Muharram 1448 AH

China-led team develops AI system to track radar-disrupting space hurricanes

A team led by Chinese scientists has developed an AI system capable of detecting space hurricanes, atmospheric phenomena that can disrupt satellite signals. Traditional detection relies on manually studying satellite images, a time-consuming process. The new system employs deep learning techniques for the automatic detection and precise localization of space hurricanes, marking a significant advancement in the field. This system aims to enhance the speed and accuracy of detecting these weather phenomena, which have substantial impacts on space weather, making it valuable for entities involved in space management and communications.

Business

20 Jun 20265 Muharram 1448 AH

AI: From Problem to Solution in Climate Change Mitigation

Experts from Harvard Business School have raised the question of whether artificial intelligence can become part of the solution to climate change. As AI applications proliferate, data centers have emerged as significant electricity consumers, raising concerns about emissions. However, some experts believe AI can help manage these challenges and facilitate a shift toward a low-carbon economy. Christian Capps, a Harvard business professor, asserts that AI could transform electricity grid operations.

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OpenAI's Codex can now watch you work once and repeat the task forever

What impact will the 'Record & Replay' feature have on daily workflows?

Agents

Data2Story turns a CSV file into a verified interactive news article using seven AI agents

20 Jun 20265 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

20 Jun 20265 Muharram 1448 AH

Data2Story turns a CSV file into a verified interactive news article using seven AI agents

Seven AI agents collaborate to transform a CSV file into a complete interactive article. The 'Data Journalist Agent' from Oxford and Stanford produces content with a 93% verification rate for statements. In a reader study, 74% preferred the agent's output over the human original. The system employs seven AI agents, with the Data Journalist Agent creating interactive content featuring graphics and web research. When compared to elaborately crafted long-form reports, the agent managed to tie, showcasing its efficiency in producing quick and accurate content.

Agents

ChatGPT keeps creeping toward becoming your AI personal assistant with new scheduled task controls

20 Jun 20265 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

20 Jun 20265 Muharram 1448 AH

ChatGPT keeps creeping toward becoming your AI personal assistant with new scheduled task controls

OpenAI has announced an update to the task scheduling feature in ChatGPT, introducing a new "Scheduling" page in the sidebar. This page allows users to easily view, pause, modify, or delete active tasks. The new feature also includes search functions for research tasks connected to the web and associated applications, providing alerts only for actual changes. The previous "Pulse" feature has been discontinued, reflecting a shift towards enhancing user experience.

Models

Surpassing Claude Fable 5: Zhipu AI's GLM 5.2 Tops Design Arena Benchmark

20 Jun 20265 Muharram 1448 AH

Models

20 Jun 20265 Muharram 1448 AH

Surpassing Claude Fable 5: Zhipu AI's GLM 5.2 Tops Design Arena Benchmark

Zhipu AI's GLM 5.2 has topped the web design ranking on the Design Arena platform, surpassing Claude Fable 5. The model made a significant leap, rising five positions from its predecessor GLM 5.1 to reach the top on June 20. Design Arena is the first evaluation platform to use blind testing for assessing AI-generated design quality. The new model offers competitive inference pricing at $1.40 per million tokens for input, giving it a substantial advantage over Claude Fable 5. These achievements mark a significant milestone in the advancement of Chinese AI in visual design.

Infrastructure

20x Token Growth in Six Months: Inside a Chinese 'Token Factory's' Business Flywheel

20 Jun 20265 Muharram 1448 AH

Infrastructure

20 Jun 20265 Muharram 1448 AH

20x Token Growth in Six Months: Inside a Chinese 'Token Factory's' Business Flywheel

Invenience has emerged as a unique player in the AI value chain, functioning as a "token factory" that operates neutrally between chip manufacturers and model developers. According to data released in May, the company's Agentic MaaS platform experienced a more than 20-fold increase in token invocation volume from December to April, indicating a structural shift in the AI industry. Global spending on inference infrastructure is projected to reach $68 billion by 2026, compared to $45 billion for training infrastructure.

Business

DeepSeek Raises $7.4 Billion in Historic Series A: Tencent Leads, CATL Crosses Over, Alibaba and ByteDance Sit Out

20 Jun 20265 Muharram 1448 AH

Business

20 Jun 20265 Muharram 1448 AH

DeepSeek Raises $7.4 Billion in Historic Series A: Tencent Leads, CATL Crosses Over, Alibaba and ByteDance Sit Out

DeepSeek has secured a historic Series A financing round of approximately 51 billion yuan ($7.4 billion), elevating its valuation to nearly 400 billion yuan ($55-59 billion). This makes it the highest-valued AI startup in China. The financing round features strict terms, with most external investors lacking voting rights and facing a five-year lockup. Funds are managed through limited partnerships by founder Liang Wenfeng, ensuring the company's technology remains insulated from early commercialization pressures.

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Xiaomi Open-Sources Miloco 2.0 Smart Home AI: A 'JARVIS' That Remembers, Recognizes, and Cares

20 Jun 20265 Muharram 1448 AH

Agents

20 Jun 20265 Muharram 1448 AH

Xiaomi Open-Sources Miloco 2.0 Smart Home AI: A 'JARVIS' That Remembers, Recognizes, and Cares

Xiaomi has launched Miloco 2.0, the first comprehensive smart home AI solution that offers proactive services with genuine family memory. This version marks a significant leap from version 1.0, released seven months ago, achieving a "complete transformation" of the smart home experience through four key enhancements. The system's multimodal perception feature allows simultaneous processing of visual, auditory, environmental data, and temperature, creating a comprehensive understanding of home conditions.