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Shengshu Tech launched Vidu S2, featuring S2-Avatar for interactive digital humans and S2-Editing for real-time video modification. Key innovations include Self-Replay Forcing training and VR spatial video support. S2-Avatar offers 720P resolution with dynamic element integration, while S2-Editing enables style transfer, virtual try-on, character and background replacement. The models lead in StreamAV-Bench and Sparkle-Bench evaluations, demonstrating superior audio-video sync and consistency. Future focus remains on reducing latency and enhancing panoramic spatial video quality for VR headsets.
Shengshu Tech launched Vidu S2, featuring S2-Avatar for interactive digital humans and S2-Editing for real-time video modification. Key innovations include Self-Replay Forcing training and VR spatial video support. S2-Avatar offers 720P resolution with dynamic element integration, while S2-Editing enables style transfer, virtual try-on, character and background replacement. The models lead in StreamAV-Bench and Sparkle-Bench evaluations, demonstrating superior audio-video sync and consistency. Future focus remains on reducing latency and enhancing panoramic spatial video quality for VR headsets.
Alibaba will release and open-source its latest Qwen 3.8 large model. The preview version Qwen3.8-Max is now available on Alibaba Cloud Token Plan, Qoder, and QoderWork. The official version, with full model weights for developers, will follow soon, potentially raising the ceiling of open-source large models.
Alibaba will release and open-source its latest Qwen 3.8 large model. The preview version Qwen3.8-Max is now available on Alibaba Cloud Token Plan, Qoder, and QoderWork. The official version, with full model weights for developers, will follow soon, potentially raising the ceiling of open-source large models.
Microsoft plans to switch its Copilot billing to pay-per-use and is evaluating a micro-optimized version of DeepSeek V4 to cut costs. DeepSeek V4 Pro costs about $0.87 per million output tokens, far cheaper than Anthropic’s $50. A decision is expected within weeks, with models hosted on Azure for security.
Microsoft plans to switch its Copilot billing to pay-per-use and is evaluating a micro-optimized version of DeepSeek V4 to cut costs. DeepSeek V4 Pro costs about $0.87 per million output tokens, far cheaper than Anthropic’s $50. A decision is expected within weeks, with models hosted on Azure for security.
Anthropic bans AI tool use during on-site interviews to assess genuine problem-solving skills. Its five-round process includes a veto-power cultural interview on values and ethics. Amid fierce talent competition with salaries up to $850,000, the move aims to distinguish human intelligence from machine assistance, setting a new standard for original thinking in top AI firms.
Anthropic bans AI tool use during on-site interviews to assess genuine problem-solving skills. Its five-round process includes a veto-power cultural interview on values and ethics. Amid fierce talent competition with salaries up to $850,000, the move aims to distinguish human intelligence from machine assistance, setting a new standard for original thinking in top AI firms.
Xiaopeng Group announced its humanoid robot business has entered final mass production stage. Chairman He Xiaopeng outlined plans for mass production by end of 2026 and deployment as sales assistants in offline stores by Q1 2027. The company claims full in-house R&D from chips to hardware. A 110000 sqm production base in Guangzhou is under construction to support large-scale manufacturing.
Xiaopeng Group announced its humanoid robot business has entered final mass production stage. Chairman He Xiaopeng outlined plans for mass production by end of 2026 and deployment as sales assistants in offline stores by Q1 2027. The company claims full in-house R&D from chips to hardware. A 110000 sqm production base in Guangzhou is under construction to support large-scale manufacturing.
OpenAI announces a historic partnership with the Singapore government, investing over SGD 300 million to establish its first applied AI lab outside the U.S. The lab will focus on deploying AI solutions for public and private sectors, cultivating local AI talent, and promoting widespread AI adoption. This move is part of Singapore's push to become a global AI hub, with the lab expected to create over 200 high-tech jobs.
OpenAI announces a historic partnership with the Singapore government, investing over SGD 300 million to establish its first applied AI lab outside the U.S. The lab will focus on deploying AI solutions for public and private sectors, cultivating local AI talent, and promoting widespread AI adoption. This move is part of Singapore's push to become a global AI hub, with the lab expected to create over 200 high-tech jobs.
OpenAI considers legal action against Apple alleging insufficient promotion and poor integration of ChatGPT in iOS and Apple Intelligence leading to low subscription conversions OpenAI also criticizes Apples high user activation barriers and its parallel partnerships with Google Gemini and Anthropic which dilute OpenAIs standing as the initial partner
OpenAI considers legal action against Apple alleging insufficient promotion and poor integration of ChatGPT in iOS and Apple Intelligence leading to low subscription conversions OpenAI also criticizes Apples high user activation barriers and its parallel partnerships with Google Gemini and Anthropic which dilute OpenAIs standing as the initial partner
Chinese OLED manufacturer Viyan reported 2025 revenue of 81.44 billion yuan, with core OLED product revenue up 5.07%. Its AMOLED smartphone panels rank top-three globally. The company introduced ViP lithography technology, boosting pixel efficiency and enabling production of high-density displays for mid-size markets. Its self-developed "ViEngine" AI model improved manufacturing efficiency, reducing costs and significantly increasing operating cash flow. Viyan is shifting focus from capacity to technology and efficiency competition.
Chinese OLED manufacturer Viyan reported 2025 revenue of 81.44 billion yuan, with core OLED product revenue up 5.07%. Its AMOLED smartphone panels rank top-three globally. The company introduced ViP lithography technology, boosting pixel efficiency and enabling production of high-density displays for mid-size markets. Its self-developed "ViEngine" AI model improved manufacturing efficiency, reducing costs and significantly increasing operating cash flow. Viyan is shifting focus from capacity to technology and efficiency competition.
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas states AI will not replace smartphones but transform the iPhone into a key digital passport for AI due to its vast personal data. He highlights Apple Silicon as a crucial asset for edge AI processing, enhancing privacy and reducing cloud reliance. Despite Siri's current lag, Apple's integrated ecosystem positions it to lead in personalized AI, shifting industry competition toward hardware control and local data sovereignty.
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas states AI will not replace smartphones but transform the iPhone into a key digital passport for AI due to its vast personal data. He highlights Apple Silicon as a crucial asset for edge AI processing, enhancing privacy and reducing cloud reliance. Despite Siri's current lag, Apple's integrated ecosystem positions it to lead in personalized AI, shifting industry competition toward hardware control and local data sovereignty.
Apple plans to unveil a major Siri overhaul at WWDC in June per Bloomberg The new AI powered chatbot internally code named Campos will accept text and voice inputs and is expected for iOS 27 This move signals a strategic shift as Apple aims to catch up in AI following competitive pressure including from OpenAI and its partnership with Google Gemini
Apple plans to unveil a major Siri overhaul at WWDC in June per Bloomberg The new AI powered chatbot internally code named Campos will accept text and voice inputs and is expected for iOS 27 This move signals a strategic shift as Apple aims to catch up in AI following competitive pressure including from OpenAI and its partnership with Google Gemini
