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Google introduces AI-powered dialing for service inquiries, upgrading search with Gemini2.5Pro and 'deep search' for complex queries, enhancing user experience.....

ChatExcel launches the desktop version, supporting Mac and Windows systems, enabling local Excel processing and improving work efficiency. The new AI prompt optimization feature automatically standardizes instruction expressions with a magic pen and supports saving frequently used prompts for reuse. Currently, it has over 1 million users, and the product is updated weekly, continuously optimizing user experience. Key highlights: 1) No need for browser operation on the desktop; 2) Intelligent optimization of AI interaction prompts; 3) Prompt collection function for frequently used prompts.

A Chinese team has released the open-source AI operating system NeuralOS, which realizes the GUI concept for the AI era proposed by Karpathy. The system uses two modules, RNN and neural renderer, to predict and simulate the Windows operating interface in real-time, accurately displaying user operation feedback. The development team trained the system using a large number of operation videos, and it can currently accurately predict user operations, but still has limitations in handling fast keyboard input. NeuralOS already offers an online trial version, showcasing a new experience of an AI-generated operating system. As the code...

Kimi-2, an open-source 32B MoE AI model, excels in code generation and outperforms Claude Opus4/GPT-4.1. Priced at $0.15/million tokens, it ranks 3rd globally and is now available via API and Kimi app.....

Google upgrades its AI note-taking app NotebookLM with a new public note library. The library integrates authoritative content such as The Economist and expert notes, allowing users to ask questions and receive AI summaries. New features include audio overviews and mind maps, with initial resources covering practical topics such as longevity guides and travel tips. The platform has currently accumulated over 140,000 user notes, leveraging AI technology to improve knowledge management efficiency and strengthen the information sharing ecosystem.

OpenAI ex-CTO's AI firm Thinking Machines Lab raises $2B seed at $12B valuation, focusing on multimodal AI for public benefit, with plans for open-source components and human-aligned AGI.....

Willow, a voice OS startup, raised $4.2M in angel funding for R&D. Its TNT tech combines deep learning & NLP to precisely parse complex commands. The pivoted medical team iterated 10x before focusing on voice. Competing with giants, Willow adopts open-source modular strategy with API plans. Challenges remain in multilingual support & privacy.....

The neighborhood social application Nextdoor has launched a major update with three new features: local news aggregation (collaborating with 3,500 local media outlets), real-time safety alerts (weather, traffic, and disaster warnings), and AI-powered Faves recommendations (personalized local service suggestions generated based on 15 years of neighborhood data). The platform aims to address previous issues with incorrect information by improving content quality and timeliness to revitalize user engagement. CEO Tolia emphasized that its core advantage lies in digital neighborhood reputation, which is a unique value that other platforms cannot replicate.

Kimi K2 excels in creative writing, outperforming o3-Pro in short story creation. This open-source model by Moonshot (Ali-backed) shows strengths in literary compression and metaphor innovation, with some works near publishable quality. Its low cost ($0.15/M tokens) and precise instruction-following attract developers, though emotional depth and multilingual performance need improvement. This breakthrough sets new AI writing standards.....

Zhiyuan Robotics secures strategic investment from CP Group, marking a new phase in Chinese robotics' global expansion. The partnership aims to enhance tech innovation and access international markets, focusing on life sciences and retail sectors.....

Mistral releases open-source audio model Voxtral, offering cost-effective AI solutions with multilingual support. Three versions available, starting at $0.001/min. Outperforms Whisper at lower cost.....

The Ima web version is officially launched. Users can access the knowledge base through a browser, solving issues with software downloads and system compatibility. The new version supports features such as highlighted notes and pop-up Q&A, making it more convenient and efficient. The team will continue to introduce convenient features, and users can mark it as a favorite to stay updated. The web version makes accessing knowledge more flexible and efficient, suitable for various usage scenarios.

Google's AI summaries in search raise publisher traffic concerns. The feature, now live in the U.S., generates news snippets with citations, mainly for trending topics. While Google claims it helps users filter content, publishers report organic traffic drops as non-click searches rose from 56% to 69% since May. Despite new monetization efforts like Offerwall, traffic decline persists. Media reactions remain mixed as outlets like WSJ explore AI a....

Italian scientists developed GO-ISMD, an artificial taste system with 90% accuracy in identifying basic tastes. Using graphene oxide, it detects flavors via conductivity changes, achieving 92.3% accuracy in distinguishing cola/coffee. Published in PNAS, it could help restore taste for impaired patients.....

Musk's AI model Grok4 excels in programming, creative tasks, and outperforms OpenAI o3 in 8 areas. It adapts explanations for all ages and shows potential to revolutionize work and life.....

Meta accelerates AI infrastructure, targeting a 1GW 'Prometheus' supercomputer with 1.3M NVIDIA H100 GPUs (2 exaflops) by 2026, plus 5GW 'Hyperion' cluster. Plans $60-65B investment by 2025 for AI/data centers, competing with OpenAI/xAI. Commits to open-source and privacy despite environmental concerns.....

UTCP, as an alternative to MCP, directly connects tool endpoints via JSON-defined functions, eliminating proxy layers for lower latency while maintaining security. Its simplicity and compatibility spark developer interest as a potential AI tool standard.....

Global developers have introduced a universal tool calling protocol (UTCP), allowing AI agents to directly call various tools without relying on proxy servers. Compared to traditional MCP protocols, UTCP supports native interfaces such as HTTP and gRPC, significantly reducing calling latency and complexity. The protocol retains existing enterprise security measures while providing SDKs in TypeScript and Python. Developers can participate in improving the protocol through open-source projects. UTCP has the potential to open up new pathways for AI tool integration.

xAI launches Grok Voice for Web with 5 voice options (Ara/Rex/Eve/Sal/Gork) and screen sharing, expanding from mobile to web for better office use. Despite early bugs, unique features give it a competitive edge. Basic functions are free; premium may require subscription. Future plans include coding models and video capabilities.....

Musk's AI chatbot Grok introduces a new virtual companion feature, including two character options: Ani, an anime character, and Rudy, a cartoon panda. Ani supports NSFW mode. This feature is currently released in a soft launch, requiring users to enable it manually, with plans to simplify the process in the future. Additionally, it was revealed that a new character named Chad is under development, and the NSFW content toggle for voice chat mode is already supported. This innovative feature highlights the potential of AI in personalized interaction and is expected to enhance Grok's market competitiveness.