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Tesla's Grok AI assistant will soon support 'Hey Grok' voice activation, initially for AMD-equipped vehicles. Requires premium connectivity. Functionality is limited now, but expanding.....

OpenMed released 380+ free medical NER models on Hugging Face (Apache2.0). These models (109M-568M params) rival paid alternatives, integrated into major AI ecosystems. Addressing global healthcare shortages, the project allows free use/modification, with COVID screening API previously developed in 5 days. Team plans to expand model library for open-source medical AI.....

OpenAI has fully launched the ChatGPT Voice Recording Mode, allowing Plus users to use this feature on the macOS desktop version. The mode supports real-time voice transcription and content summarization, making it especially suitable for scenarios such as meeting notes and brainstorming sessions. It features on-device processing to ensure privacy. Currently, it is only available on the macOS platform, but may be expanded to mobile devices in the future. This function demonstrates OpenAI's technical advantages in the field of voice interaction and sets a new benchmark for AI productivity applications.

MiniMax Agent by Xiyu Tech offers a full-stack dev tool with Supabase backend, Stripe payments, and task scheduling, boosting efficiency for API-rich apps.....

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.....

ByteDance's AI coding tool TRAE upgrades to 2.0 with enhanced coding, voice interaction, and multi-modal support, integrating Claude/DeepSeek models for Copilot-like functionality.....

AI voice input platform Willow Voice raised $4.2M in angel funding from Y Combinator. Its tool converts speech to text in real-time for macOS, with features like terminology recognition and privacy protection. Funds will boost R&D and cross-platform expansion.....

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.....

Unitree Tech, a Chinese embodied AI firm, obtained publication retail license until 2030, expanding from robotics manufacturing to knowledge dissemination. It will enhance robotics education, engineering training, and developer community development.....

The 2025 World AI Conference, themed 'Intelligent Era, Global Collaboration', will be held in Shanghai from July 26-28. It will launch an international AI open-source initiative and showcase latest AI technologies, building on its success since 2018 (300k+ visitors in 2024). China also plans a BRICS AI cooperation center.....

Meta acquires AI voice startup Play AI to enhance its voice synthesis tech, aligning with AI avatars and wearables. The move reflects Meta's AI push amid rising demand for voice interaction.....

Meta acquires the voice AI startup Play AI to enhance its voice technology capabilities in areas such as AI avatars and wearable devices. The Play AI team will join Meta as a whole, and their natural speech generation technology is highly compatible with multiple Meta AI projects. This is another important move by Meta in the AI field. Previously, it had recruited talent from OpenAI and partnered with Scale AI. The transaction amount was not disclosed.

After OpenAI's $3B Windsurf acquisition failed, Google DeepMind secured a $2.4B non-exclusive tech license and poached key talent. Windsurf's founders and top researchers will join Google while the company remains independent, showcasing a new 'reverse acquisition' trend in AI where giants boost capabilities through hires and licensing. Most of Windsurf's 250-member team will stay to develop AI coding tools. The OpenAI deal collapsed due to Micro....

Modo AI introduces a 30-second rapid prototype generation feature, supporting multi-device adaptation and conversation optimization. Users can generate high-fidelity, editable prototypes through text, sketches, and other input methods, and support iterative conversation adjustments. The AI can intelligently parse uploaded sketches, wireframes, and more, automatically generating interfaces. It offers dual-mode editing, automatic documentation generation, and code integration features, covering multiple scenarios such as e-commerce and social networking, significantly lowering the barrier to prototype creation and improving product design efficiency.

A major breakthrough has emerged in the AI video field — Vidu Q1 video model, launched by Shengshu Technology, officially released the Reference Generation feature, offering a revolutionary experience where video material can be generated from imagination in one step, redefining the technical boundaries and production efficiency of content creation. In traditional video production processes, creators have to go through complex steps such as script writing, character design, storyboard drawing, real scene shooting, and post-production editing, and the creation of a short film often takes several weeks or even months. The release of the Reference Generation feature in Vidu Q1 has completely broken this established model. Users

Feidu Tech launched 'Zhengrong Model', excelling in City3D tests with top-tier modeling and semantic understanding. It aids disaster simulation and heritage conservation, offering API for industry AI advancement.....

Unitree Tech accelerates its IPO on the STAR Market, raising 700 million yuan in Series C funding at a 12 billion yuan valuation. Led by China Mobile, Tencent, and Alibaba, this is likely its final pre-IPO round, marking a crucial IPO phase.....

Pixar's Pete Docter criticizes AI as 'boring' in entertainment, highlighting human creativity's irreplaceability. While AI lowers animation barriers, he views it as a tool, not a threat. Hollywood remains divided on AI, with concerns over job losses versus cost-saving potential, as seen in 2023's writers' strike.....