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Google released the AI model AlphaEarth Foundations, revolutionizing Earth observation through virtual satellite technology. The model integrates multi-source data such as satellites and radar daily, dividing the Earth's surface into 10-meter grids for long-term tracking, and uses color coding to intuitively present properties like vegetation and land surfaces. Its innovative compression technology reduces storage requirements to 1/16, significantly lowering costs. It has been applied in areas such as crop monitoring and deforestation tracking, with excellent test performance. The dataset is currently available on Google Earth Engine

Against the global backdrop of accelerated development in generative artificial intelligence, Apple is facing a trust crisis. Despite its high-profile announcement a year ago to bring a series of AI features to the iPhone, particularly the smart upgrade for Siri, most of these "Apple Intelligence" promises have yet to be fulfilled. While competitors like Google, OpenAI, and Samsung are successively releasing AI phones and assistant functions, Apple's silence seems increasingly passive. Apple plans to hold its annual worldwide developers conference this Monday at Silicon Valley.

In the tech world, the name Jony Ive (Jonathan Ive) is well-known. As the designer of the iPhone, his contributions at Apple are undeniable. Recently, Forbes reported that Ive's net worth could exceed $1 billion due to his AI hardware company io being acquired by OpenAI. He has now officially joined the ranks of billionaires. Last week, OpenAI announced the acquisition of Ive's company io through an all-stock transaction valued at $6.5 billion.

Apple is expected to release the iOS 18.5 update to Chinese users in May, bringing the much-anticipated Apple Intelligence (AI) features to mainland China iPhones. This AI functionality has been available in US and European iPhone versions for almost a month. This update signifies Apple's official entry into the generative AI era in the Chinese market.

Apple has quietly removed the 'Available Now' tag from its Apple Intelligence webpage. This follows a National Advertising Division (NAD) announcement stating that Apple's AI advertising was misleading. The removal suggests a response to the NAD's concerns regarding Apple's marketing claims.

Despite delays to some anticipated Apple Intelligence features, Apple is actively promoting features already available to iPhone users. Recent advertisements focus on the convenient cleanup functionality within the Photos app. This feature leverages Apple Intelligence to allow users to identify and remove distracting elements from photo backgrounds, preserving the main subject. The latest advertisement showcases how to easily remove unwanted objects from behind the main subject of a photo with a simple tap.

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is reportedly planning to raise a massive $20 billion fund, significantly bolstering its already substantial investments in the artificial intelligence sector.

The most notable new feature is 5G-A (5.5G) network support. According to Apple, 5G-A networks offer theoretical peak speeds up to 10 times faster than traditional 5G, providing users with a significantly improved network connection experience. Beta testers reported speeds reaching 1400Mbps with 5G-A enabled on their iPhones, far exceeding traditional 5G speeds. However, this feature is currently only supported on iPhone 13 and later models.

A new report from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) ranks the top 100 AI applications. Deepseek is among the notable newcomers making a strong showing in the top 50, challenging established leaders in the field.

Google recently announced a significant update to its Gemini app on iOS and iPadOS, introducing a range of new lock screen widgets. These widgets are designed to provide users with more convenient access to the AI assistant's features, enhancing user experience. The update adds six widgets in total, allowing users to directly access specific Gemini functions, streamlining the workflow. This move by Google is clearly a deliberate attempt to attract more users.