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TREE NEWS update: Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, and OpenAI’s Greg Brockman have backed the super PAC behind a new ad campaign promoting AI data centers, amid surging public opposition that has reached 61%. The campaign aims to counter growing resistance to data center construction. The funding underscores the escalating battle over AI infrastructure as communities push back.

TREE NEWS reports: Moonshot AI, the developer of the Kimi chatbot, has initiated its Hong Kong IPO process, aiming to raise funds at a valuation of approximately $50 billion. The move marks a significant step for the Chinese AI startup in accessing public capital markets.

TREE NEWS reports: Physical AI company Lyte has completed a $165 million Series C funding round at a $1.6 billion valuation, led by Maverick Silicon. The funding will support the development of its physical AI technologies.

TREE NEWS update: Tether AI introduced QVAC TranslatePsy / Afri SLM, a lightweight translation model that runs offline on smartphones and laptops. Announced on September 2, it supports 18 African languages, aiming to provide localized translation capabilities without internet connectivity.

TREE NEWS update: Kimi’s parent company Moonshot AI has filed a confidential A1 application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to initiate its IPO process. The company is also advancing a new funding round at a pre-money valuation of about $50 billion, expected to be the last before the IPO. Kimi’s ARR surpassed $100 million in early March and reached around $300 million by mid-June, with enterprise ARR growing several-fold after the K3 release. The valuation has risen from about $4.3 billion at end-2025 to the current $50 billion through multiple rounds.

TREE NEWS update: B.AI has announced that its API key now supports calling DeepSeek models through Codex, integrating AI capabilities into its platform. This move expands B.AI’s AI services, though it remains unclear if it directly involves crypto or RWA elements.

TREE NEWS reports: Tencent’s Hunyuan Hy4 Preview model is now available on the B.AI API platform, expanding access for developers. This integration marks a significant step for AI model distribution via API marketplaces.

TREE NEWS reports: Elon Musk forecasts that artificial intelligence could drive global economic growth by 20% to 30%. The statement highlights the transformative potential of AI on a macroeconomic scale.

TREE NEWS reports: Chinese tech entrepreneur Zhou Hongyi urges the formation of a comprehensive system for AI vulnerability discovery and intelligent agent security. He emphasizes the need for proactive measures to address emerging risks in AI systems.

TREE NEWS update: The price of AI tokens has plummeted to an all-time low, halving from its May high. This decline reflects broader market sentiment and profit-taking in the crypto AI sector.

TREE NEWS reports: MiniMax became the most popular Hong Kong stock among mainland investors in August, with southbound net buying reaching HK$10.6 billion. The surge reflects strong interest in the AI company’s shares.

TREE NEWS update: B.AI announced that DeepSeek V4 Flash will no longer be free and will now be billed at a 50% discount. This change affects users of the AI model service.

TREE NEWS update: B.AI platform announced that from September 3, 2026, DeepSeek V4 Flash and its Vision Exp variant will end free access and switch to a 50% discount billing, with further discounts during off-peak hours. Free models like GLM 5.3 Flash and others remain available for users.

TREE NEWS reports: Tencent has officially launched the WorkBuddy open platform, onboarding over 100 partners to expand its enterprise AI ecosystem. The move aims to integrate diverse AI solutions and services for business users.

TREE NEWS reports: Arthur Hayes’ venture, Flop Labs, is developing a GPU computing power exchange, aiming to create a marketplace for trading GPU resources. This initiative highlights the growing intersection of AI and crypto infrastructure.

TREE NEWS update: OpenAI’s chief scientist addressed the Astra debate, emphasizing that chain-of-thought monitoring remains a key research focus. The comments highlight ongoing efforts to ensure AI safety and transparency.

TREE NEWS reports: OpenAI has unveiled its latest model, Astra, which is capable of autonomously discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities, earning a ‘severe’ cyber capability rating. This development signals a significant advancement in AI-driven cybersecurity, with potential implications for both defensive and offensive operations.

TREE NEWS reports: Polymarket bettors now place an 86% probability on OpenAI releasing ‘Astra’ before September 11, reflecting growing market confidence. The prediction market data indicates strong speculation around the AI model’s launch timeline.

TREE NEWS update: OpenAI has responded to Apple’s trade secret lawsuit, arguing that the dispute stems from Apple’s own internal chaos rather than any wrongdoing by OpenAI. The legal battle highlights tensions between the AI and tech giants over confidential information.

TREE NEWS update: Google has launched a video understanding feature for its Gemini agent, which can reduce token consumption by up to 88%. The feature is designed to improve efficiency in processing video data, potentially benefiting AI applications in crypto and other sectors.