MediaTek Launches Dimensity 8300 Chip Bringing AI Technology to More Affordable Phones

nEye, a Silicon Photonics Startup, Secures $58 Million in Funding to Boost AI Data Centers

nEye Systems Inc., a silicon photonics startup, announced today that it has closed a $58 million Series B funding round. The investment was led by CapitalG, the growth equity investment arm of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company. Other participants include Microsoft's M12, Micron Ventures, Nvidia, and Socratic Partners. This brings nEye's total funding to over $72 million.

Amazon CEO Reveals Custom Chips Lowering AI Costs, $100 Billion Investment Planned for 2025

In a recent annual letter to shareholders, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy highlighted the company's significant investment in artificial intelligence (AI). He noted that while the development and deployment costs of AI remain high, future AI usage costs are expected to decrease significantly as technology advances. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image licensing provider Midjourney. Jassy revealed that Amazon plans to invest up to $100 billion in capital expenditures in 2025.

Indian Startup Ziroh Labs Unveils AI System Runable on Standard Devices

In today's rapidly expanding AI landscape, many businesses face high hardware costs, particularly the need for advanced computing chips. To address this challenge, Indian AI startup Ziroh Labs, in collaboration with researchers from top technical institutes in the country, has launched a novel, affordable system capable of running large AI models without relying on high-end computing chips from companies like Nvidia. This innovative system marks a significant step towards democratizing AI access by expanding device options.

SenseTime's DayDayUp V6 Released: Multimodal AI Upgraded, API Opens Tomorrow!

SenseTime founder Xu Li recently unveiled DayDayUp V6, their latest generation of AI large model, sparking widespread discussion in the tech community. According to AIbase, DayDayUp V6 achieves significant breakthroughs in multimodal capabilities, further solidifying SenseTime's leading position in the AI field. Even more exciting, the model's API will officially open tomorrow, providing developers with stronger technical support and accelerating the implementation of AI applications. Multimodal capabilities are comprehensively upgraded. DayDayUp V6, as SenseTime's...

AI Daily: Alibaba and Tencent Fully Support MCP Protocol; Step-R1-V-Mini Multimodal Inference Model from Jieyue Xingchen; Meitu's Miracle F1 Image Generation Model

Welcome to the AI Daily column! Your daily guide to exploring the world of artificial intelligence. We present you with the hottest content in the AI field, focusing on developers and helping you understand technology trends and innovative AI product applications. Discover new AI products: https://top.aibase.com/ 1. Alibaba has announced full support for the MCP protocol, followed closely by Tencent. Recently, the Chinese AI field has witnessed a technological standard revolution, with the Model Context Protocol becoming a domestic AI standard.

Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2025: Global AI Innovation Engine Accelerates, China Shows Strong Growth Across Multiple Sectors

Google Unveils Sec-Gemini v1: A New AI Security Model for Rapid Threat Identification

Google announced on its official security blog the launch of Sec-Gemini v1, a new experimental AI model focused on advancing AI in cybersecurity. This marks a significant step in Google's efforts to leverage AI technology to combat escalating cyber threats. Addressing the Attack-Defense Asymmetry: AI Empowers Defenders Google highlighted a fundamental challenge in cybersecurity: the asymmetry between attackers and defenders. Defenders must address all potential cyber threats,

Shopify CEO Demands Proof AI Can't Do the Job Before Hiring

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke issued a memo instructing teams to demonstrate why AI cannot perform the required work before seeking additional personnel or resources. The memo aims to encourage exploration of AI integration into workflows and spur innovation. Image note: Image generated by AI, licensed through Midjourney. Lütke's memo further...

Alibaba International's Major Recruitment Drive for AI Talent: 80% of Positions Focused on Artificial Intelligence

Alibaba International has announced a significant increase in its recruitment efforts for Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent in its 2026 campus recruitment drive. Their official website indicates that AI-related positions account for 80% of this year's openings. This recruitment covers several key areas, including AI algorithms, research and development, and AI product management. This recruitment initiative is closely tied to Alibaba International's ongoing investment in the field of artificial intelligence. As a business group under Alibaba focusing on overseas e-commerce, Alibaba International has demonstrated significant achievements in technological innovation, successfully launching the world's first...

UN Warns: AI to Impact 40% of Global Jobs, Exacerbating Inequality

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released a striking report indicating that artificial intelligence (AI) could impact 40% of global jobs in the future. The report projects the global AI market to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, an economy on par with Germany. However, while AI has the potential to boost productivity and drive digital transformation, its economic benefits are currently concentrated in a few regions and corporations. Image note: Image generated by AI.