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July 17, 2026

Zhipu acquired AI Infra firm XCore Sigma for hundreds of millions of RMB to bolster its foundation model engineering, domestic chip compatibility, and inference optimization. XCore Sigma specializes in compiler-based heterogeneous computing, supporting chips like Loongson and Huawei Ascend. The deal follows soaring call volumes of GLM-5, which exposed engineering bottlenecks in inference architecture and KV Cache management. The acquisition aims to improve multi-chip adaptation, reduce inference latency, and lower service costs, as compiler technology becomes critical for AI competitiveness.

Zhipu acquired AI Infra firm XCore Sigma for hundreds of millions of RMB to bolster its foundation model engineering, domestic chip compatibility, and inference optimization. XCore Sigma specializes in compiler-based heterogeneous computing, supporting chips like Loongson and Huawei Ascend. The deal follows soaring call volumes of GLM-5, which exposed engineering bottlenecks in inference architecture and KV Cache management. The acquisition aims to improve multi-chip adaptation, reduce inference latency, and lower service costs, as compiler technology becomes critical for AI competitiveness.

Zhipu acquired AI Infra firm XCore Sigma for hundreds of millions of RMB to bolster its foundation model engineering, domestic chip compatibility, and inference optimization. XCore Sigma specializes in compiler-based heterogeneous computing, supporting chips like Loongson and Huawei Ascend. The deal follows soaring call volumes of GLM-5, which exposed engineering bottlenecks in inference architecture and KV Cache management. The acquisition aims to improve multi-chip adaptation, reduce inference latency, and lower service costs, as compiler technology becomes critical for AI competitiveness.
May 18, 2026

Hongguo Short Drama denies rumors of eliminating base payments for AI virtual human scripts, confirming some scripts still retain fixed fees. The platform introduced new performance-based incentives and dynamic tier adjustments, reflecting industry shifts toward data-driven models amid AI integration in short drama production.

Hongguo Short Drama denies rumors of eliminating base payments for AI virtual human scripts, confirming some scripts still retain fixed fees. The platform introduced new performance-based incentives and dynamic tier adjustments, reflecting industry shifts toward data-driven models amid AI integration in short drama production.

Hongguo Short Drama denies rumors of eliminating base payments for AI virtual human scripts, confirming some scripts still retain fixed fees. The platform introduced new performance-based incentives and dynamic tier adjustments, reflecting industry shifts toward data-driven models amid AI integration in short drama production.
April 24, 2026

Singapore is transforming into a neutral AI hub amid US-China tech competition attracting companies like OpenAI and Anthropic as well as Chinese startups Its efficient visa process and legal protections for intellectual property offer a strategic base for global talent and market access while mitigating geopolitical risks

Singapore is transforming into a neutral AI hub amid US-China tech competition attracting companies like OpenAI and Anthropic as well as Chinese startups Its efficient visa process and legal protections for intellectual property offer a strategic base for global talent and market access while mitigating geopolitical risks

Singapore is transforming into a neutral AI hub amid US-China tech competition attracting companies like OpenAI and Anthropic as well as Chinese startups Its efficient visa process and legal protections for intellectual property offer a strategic base for global talent and market access while mitigating geopolitical risks
April 3, 2026

Google revamped its Gemini API billing, introducing tiers like Standard, Flexible, Batch, Cache, and Priority. Flexible and Batch offer 50% discounts for non-urgent or large-scale tasks, while Priority ensures millisecond responses at a higher cost. Cache billing is based on token storage.

Google revamped its Gemini API billing, introducing tiers like Standard, Flexible, Batch, Cache, and Priority. Flexible and Batch offer 50% discounts for non-urgent or large-scale tasks, while Priority ensures millisecond responses at a higher cost. Cache billing is based on token storage.

Google revamped its Gemini API billing, introducing tiers like Standard, Flexible, Batch, Cache, and Priority. Flexible and Batch offer 50% discounts for non-urgent or large-scale tasks, while Priority ensures millisecond responses at a higher cost. Cache billing is based on token storage.
September 30, 2025

Adobe Premiere launches free mobile version for iPhone with 4K HDR editing, AI-powered features like auto-generated captions and sound effects, and seamless desktop integration via Adobe Cloud. Android version underway. AI features require credits. Competing with CapCut and Meta Edits.

Adobe Premiere launches free mobile version for iPhone with 4K HDR editing, AI-powered features like auto-generated captions and sound effects, and seamless desktop integration via Adobe Cloud. Android version underway. AI features require credits. Competing with CapCut and Meta Edits.

Adobe Premiere launches free mobile version for iPhone with 4K HDR editing, AI-powered features like auto-generated captions and sound effects, and seamless desktop integration via Adobe Cloud. Android version underway. AI features require credits. Competing with CapCut and Meta Edits.
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