Former OpenAI executives launch AI startup ThinkingMachinesLab, aiming for broader human-machine collaborationOn February 19, 2024, former OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati and several other former OpenAI executives launched an AI startup called ThinkingMachinesLab, sparking widespread industry interest. The new company is dedicated to building AI models and products that support human-machine collaboration across various work domains...

Douyin Cracks Down on Account Fraud: 60,000 Yuan Account Purchase Deemed Forged, Over 400 Counterfeit "Jiaozi" Accounts BannedRecently, Douyin Group Vice President Li Liang responded to online rumors of accounts being sold under the name of director Yang Yu (internet nickname "Jiaozi," known for directing Ne Zha) and a 60,000 yuan ($8,600 USD) account purchase. Li Liang officially stated that the 60,000 yuan purchase claim was entirely false, with the transaction records fabricated...

Kimi Open Platform Launches New Model: kimi-latestKimi Open Platform recently announced the launch of its latest model, kimi-latest. This model will be updated synchronously with the Kimi smart assistant product, aiming to address the increasingly diverse needs of both open platform users and smart assistant users, providing developers with more flexible and efficient model choices...

The "One Hundred Aerospace Scientists into One Hundred Schools" Program Launches in Beijing, Igniting Young People's Dreams of SpaceOn February 17th, the first day of the spring semester for Beijing's primary and secondary schools, the "One Hundred Aerospace Scientists into One Hundred Schools" program (the "Double Hundred Plan"), jointly initiated by the China Association for Science and Technology Education of Youth and Beihang University (BUAA), was officially launched in Beijing. This program is a significant implementation of the newly revised Science and Technology Popularization Law...

Amazon's new Alexa: Launch delayed to March 31st or later due to accuracy issuesAmazon originally planned to unveil its highly anticipated AI-powered upgrade to Alexa at its February 26th event. However, a recent report in the Washington Post indicates that the launch has been pushed back to March 31st or later...

HPE Unveils Eight New HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 Servers to Power Hybrid Cloud GrowthHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) recently launched eight new HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers, all powered by Intel Xeon Scalable 6th Gen processors. Designed to support thriving businesses in hybrid cloud environments, this server series delivers significant performance and efficiency improvements, along with innovative control features to address increasingly complex IT demands...

Apple to Unveil "Newest Family Member": iPhone SE 4 with Major Upgrades on February 19thFebruary 14th Apple CEO Tim Cook officially announced that the "newest member" of the Apple family will be unveiled on February 19th. While Apple hasn't explicitly stated what the new product is, numerous leaks and analyses strongly suggest it's the highly anticipated iPhone SE 4...

Alibaba Cloud Launches Second Data Center in Thailand, Boosting Digital TransformationOn February 13th, Alibaba Cloud announced the official launch of its second data center in Thailand. This significantly enhances Alibaba Cloud's cloud computing capabilities in the country, providing stronger computing resources and technical support for local Thai businesses, Chinese companies expanding into Thailand, and local developers...

Chevron Announces Massive Layoff Plan: 15% to 20% Workforce Reduction to Address Economic Challenges and Acquisition IntegrationChevron, a US oil giant, recently announced a significant corporate restructuring plan involving the reduction of 15% to 20% of its global workforce over the next three years. This move is intended to address the current complex economic environment, reduce operating costs, and facilitate the smooth integration of a large acquisition...

Douyin Cracks Down on Sensationalism Following the Death of Big S: Multiple Accounts BannedOn February 8th, Douyin (TikTok's Chinese counterpart) issued an announcement detailing the strict penalties imposed on accounts that maliciously capitalized on the death of Ms. Big S...

Nintendo Switch 2 to Launch April 2nd: Price Undisclosed, but Nintendo Promises "Consumer-Friendly" Pricing and Anti-Scalping MeasuresNintendo recently announced the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 (Switch 2) will officially launch on April 2nd, 2024. This announcement generated significant excitement among gamers worldwide...

Seres AITO: January 2025 Sales Surpass 17,000 Units, AITO M9 Maintains Top Spot in Luxury Car Sales for Ten Consecutive MonthsOn February 4, 2025, Seres released its January 2025 production and sales report, revealing total new energy vehicle sales of 17,906 units. Among these, the AITO M9 series achieved remarkable deliveries of 12,483 units, marking ten consecutive months as the sales leader in China's luxury car market (over RMB 500,000)...