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OpenAI: ChatGPT's Weekly Active User Count Exceeds 800 Million
OpenAI's latest report indicates that ChatGPT has reached over 800 million weekly active users, with significant growth in message volume and enterprise customer segments. The fastest growth is noted in countries like Australia, Brazil, the Netherlands, and France, while Japan leads in enterprise API customers outside the U.S.
Jensen Huang Unhappy: Building a Data Center Takes Three Years
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang criticized the slow pace of AI infrastructure development in the U.S., claiming it takes about three years to build a data center, while contrasting it with China's rapid construction capabilities. He emphasized China's energy advantages and expressed confidence in NVIDIA's leading position in AI chip technology despite these challenges.
The Horizon Journey 7 Family Will Feature the BPU Riemann Architecture
Horizon has unveiled its fourth-generation BPU architecture, Riemann, which will be used in the Journey 7 series of chips. This development highlights Horizon's ongoing innovation in the semiconductor sector.
Elon Musk's Vision for 'Space AI': Launching 1 Million Tons of AI Satellites Annually and Building a Lunar Satellite Factory
Elon Musk has proposed an ambitious vision for the future of artificial intelligence, suggesting the launch of 1 million tons of AI satellites annually and the establishment of lunar factories. This plan aims to overcome current limitations in AI infrastructure and energy supply by utilizing space-based resources, potentially advancing humanity towards a Kardashev Type II civilization. Other tech giants like Google and Amazon are also exploring similar directions in AI development in space.
Weekly AI Highlights: DeepSeek Strives to 'Save Money', While ByteDance Aims to 'Take Over Phones'?
This week in AI news, Apple faces significant executive turnover, with four high-profile departures raising concerns about its future. Meanwhile, Nvidia has launched a major update to its CUDA platform, enhancing AI programming capabilities, while DeepSeek introduced a new model that offers competitive performance at a lower cost. ByteDance is also making strides in AI integration within mobile systems, aiming to replace traditional voice assistants like Siri.
Exclusive | Xiaobing Founder Li Di Establishes Nextie, Betting on 'Cognitive Large Models' with Investment from Qiji
Li Di, the founder of Xiaobing, has launched a new company called Nextie, focusing on cognitive large models and collective intelligence. The new venture aims to address cognitive blind spots in individuals and organizations, with plans for significant financing and a launch set for January 7. Li Di emphasizes the importance of redefining interactions and meeting unmet needs in the AI industry.
Apple in Big Trouble! The Inside Story of Core Talent's Mass Exodus, Why Can't Cook Stop It?
Apple is facing a significant crisis as a wave of core executives, including key figures in AI and design, leave the company. This mass exodus reflects deeper issues within Apple's culture, compensation structure, and strategic direction, raising concerns about its future innovation capabilities. The leadership reshuffle aims to address these challenges, but doubts remain about whether Apple can regain its innovative spirit without its iconic founder, Steve Jobs.
Suddenly, a 90% Surge! Chips, Major Good News!
Global semiconductor sales surged by 33% year-on-year in October, driven primarily by a 90% increase in DRAM sales, attributed to heightened demand from the AI sector. This shift in demand is causing significant shortages in storage chips, leading to predictions of further price increases in the coming years. Micron Technology's recent decision to exit the consumer storage market highlights the ongoing challenges in meeting the needs of the rapidly growing AI infrastructure.
Brain-Computer Interface Industry Accelerates: Clinical Breakthroughs and Talent Shortages Arise
The brain-computer interface industry is experiencing significant advancements, with notable clinical breakthroughs reported at the 2025 conference. However, there is a pressing talent shortage, as only 168 PhDs have been trained in this field over the past 22 years. Shanghai is positioning itself as a leader in this sector, implementing supportive policies and fostering an ecosystem for innovation and collaboration.
Chinese Humanoid Robots Debut at the Japan International Robot Exhibition
The 2025 Japan International Robot Exhibition recently concluded, highlighting the emergence of collaborative and humanoid robots. Chinese enterprises played a significant role, presenting over half of the humanoid robots featured at the event, which are expected to have extensive applications in various industries.
Apple Executive Exodus Continues: Key Figure in Self-Developed Chips Reportedly Discussed Departure with Cook
Apple is currently experiencing a significant executive turnover as key figures, including those in charge of AI and chip development, resign amid concerns about the company's direction and CEO Tim Cook's health. The departures reflect a broader issue of talent loss within Apple's AI sector, which is struggling to keep pace in a competitive landscape. This upheaval raises questions about the company's future leadership and strategic direction as it approaches its 50th anniversary.
Doubao Mobile Assistant: Cannot Directly Query Bank Card Balance, Requires User Authorization and Manual Confirmation
Doubao Mobile Assistant has denied rumors that it can directly access bank card balances without user authentication. The company emphasized that any balance inquiries require user authorization and manual confirmation, ensuring compliance with banking security protocols.