AI Safety Pioneers Make Case for Openness Amid Concerns

Three top AI researchers argue that keeping AI open is crucial to prevent a handful of companies from dominating the field, citing the risks of gatekeepers limiting innovation and access to the technology.

US Bans New Foreign-Made Humanoids, Robot Dogs, and Solar Inverters Over National Security Concerns

The US government has banned the import of new foreign-made humanoid robots, robot dogs, and power inverters, citing risks to national security. The move largely affects imports from China, which currently has the vast majority of the global market share.

Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 Model to Close Gap with OpenAI and Anthropic

Moonshot AI's upcoming Kimi K3 model is expected to outperform Anthropic's Opus 4.8 and close the gap with OpenAI's frontier models. The model's release is set to revolutionize the open-source AI market.

Chinese AI Giant DeepSeek Prepares for IPO, Seeks $1.5 Billion in New Funds

DeepSeek, the Chinese large language model developer, is reportedly preparing for an IPO debut, potentially as early as the end of this year, with a valuation of around $71 billion.

Meta Begins Dismantling $2 Billion Manus Acquisition Amid Beijing's Divestiture Order

Meta has started unwinding its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Chinese-founded AI startup, following a divestiture order from Beijing due to national security concerns.

China's AI Talent Drain: Beijing Tightens Grip on Brain Drain

China's top AI researchers face travel restrictions, and foreign investment in top AI firms requires government approval, marking a significant shift in Beijing's management of the AI sector.

Volvo Secures Exemption for Connected Car Sales in the US

Volvo Cars has reached an agreement with the US Department of Commerce to continue importing and selling vehicles with Chinese connected car technology in the US, despite new national security concerns.