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TREE NEWS update: Kuaishou announced that its Beijing Keling unit has entered into a cooperation agreement with the National Artificial Intelligence Fund and Zhengda Robotics. The partnership aims to advance AI and robotics initiatives, though specific terms were not disclosed.

TREE NEWS reports: OpenAI’s advertising business has reached an annualized revenue run rate of $1 billion, signaling strong growth in its commercial operations. The milestone highlights the company’s expanding monetization beyond its core AI offerings.

TREE NEWS update: Nvidia plans to invest $3.5 billion in MediaTek to deepen their partnership in AI chip development. The deal underscores Nvidia’s strategy to expand beyond GPUs into system-on-chip designs for edge and automotive applications. Financial details remain subject to regulatory approval.

TREE NEWS reports: Etherscan has introduced a dedicated API for AI agents, enabling direct access to on-chain data across over 60 blockchains. This move aims to streamline AI integration with blockchain data, potentially boosting efficiency for developers and automated systems.

TREE NEWS update: China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has initiated a special action to cultivate AI application service providers. The program aims to promote the development and adoption of AI technologies across various industries.

TREE NEWS update: OpenAI has introduced a new pricing model for select large customers, charging based on task completion rather than fixed subscription fees. This shift aims to better align costs with value delivered.

TREE NEWS update: China’s Ministry of Commerce has called for expanding the application of brain-computer interfaces and artificial intelligence in products designed for the elderly. This move aims to enhance the quality of life for senior citizens through technological innovation. The initiative is part of broader efforts to promote age-friendly technologies.

TREE NEWS reports: Chinese AI chip maker Biren Technology saw its revenue grow nearly 20-fold amid a global shortage of high-end computing power. The demand for advanced compute continues to outpace supply, driving significant growth for the company.

TREE NEWS reports: MiniMax’s stock price has surged over 92% from its recent low, pushing its total market capitalization to HK$124.956 billion. The sharp rally reflects strong investor interest in the AI company.

TREE NEWS reports: ByteDance has reportedly adjusted the share price of its AI assistant Doubao to $17.02 and opened a window for cash exchange of Doubao shares. This move may impact the valuation of the AI product and its stakeholders.

TREE NEWS reports: OpenAI is reportedly receiving warrants valued at approximately $5.5 billion from SB Energy, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group. This deal appears to be part of a broader strategic investment, potentially linked to AI infrastructure and energy projects.

TREE NEWS update: The chairman of Alipay stated that cryptocurrencies have become one of the explored paths for AI payments as a payment medium. This reflects growing interest in integrating digital assets with AI-driven financial services.

TREE NEWS reports: The head of OpenAI Codex announced that the platform has reached 25 million active users and has reset paid subscription quotas. This move aims to enhance user experience and manage demand as usage grows.

TREE NEWS update: B.AI has achieved a cumulative token throughput exceeding 5.74 trillion tokens, marking a significant milestone for the AI×crypto platform. This achievement highlights the growing demand for decentralized AI compute and data processing.

TREE NEWS update: Tencent’s Hunyuan team reported a surge in calls for its Hy4 preview model, prompting an urgent capacity expansion for WorkBuddy. The move aims to handle increased demand and ensure service stability.

TREE NEWS reports: Sony Music and Warner Music have filed a lawsuit against AI company Anthropic, alleging that it used copyrighted music to train its Claude model without permission. The case highlights the growing tension between the music industry and AI developers over intellectual property.

TREE NEWS update: OpenAI has purchased tens of thousands of Mac computers to enhance its reinforcement learning research. The move underscores the growing demand for computational resources in advanced AI development.

TREE NEWS reports: NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said AI is driving manufacturing back to the US, citing $400 billion in investments into AI startups in the past six months. He emphasized AI’s role in reshaping American industry and boosting economic growth.

TREE NEWS reports: OpenAI has terminated its model supply contract with Cursor, a coding assistant startup, according to ChainCatcher. Elon Musk publicly criticized OpenAI CEO Sam Altman following the news, though details of the dispute remain unclear. The move could impact Cursor’s product development and intensify competition in the AI coding space.

TREE NEWS update: Over 100 AI, security, finance, and tech organizations are calling on governments and industry to bolster cyber defenses against attacks using increasingly capable AI models. The appeal follows incidents where AI models hacked real companies, highlighting urgent need for preparedness.