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Qualcomm recently announced the completion of its acquisition of MovianAI, a Vietnamese artificial intelligence research company. While the exact amount of the transaction remains undisclosed, this move has drawn considerable attention within the industry. MovianAI was originally the generative AI division of VinAI, a subsidiary of the Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup. This acquisition signifies Qualcomm's continued expansion in AI technology and will further strengthen its global competitiveness. Following the acquisition, MovianAI's founder and CEO Hu...

On March 31, Qianxun Intelligence (Spirit AI), a leading company in the embodied AI field, announced the completion of a Pre-A round of funding totaling 528 million RMB. This round was led by Prosperity7 Ventures (P7), an affiliate of Aramco Ventures, with participation from several renowned investors including China Merchants Venture Capital, GF Securities, Jingya Capital, Orient Capital, and Huacontrol Investment.

Reports suggest that ServiceNow, a US software company, is in acquisition talks with AI-powered employee assistant provider Moveworks. This deal could be ServiceNow's largest acquisition ever, potentially reaching $3 billion. While discussions are reportedly in advanced stages, sources indicate the possibility of delays or the deal falling apart.

On February 20, 2024, in response to market rumors that 'AI company DeepSeek is preparing for its initial public financing', the 'Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily' reported that these rumors are all false information, stating that 'the financing matter is purely a rumor.' Recently, as the generative AI sector continues to heat up, many Chinese AI startups have reported financing activities. Companies such as Moonlight's Dark Side and Minimax have consecutively reported financing news with valuations exceeding $1 billion, sparking significant market attention towards investment trends in the AI field. In this context, the focus remains on AI fundamental research and applications.

Recently, the copyright dispute between music publishers and AI company Anthropic has reached a partial resolution. According to the newly reached agreement, Anthropic will take measures to ensure that its AI chatbot Claude does not infringe on copyrights when providing song lyrics. This move provides a temporary solution to the ongoing litigation and reflects a certain compromise between the two parties on this complex issue. The dispute originated from lawsuits filed by several music publishers accusing Anthropic of unauthorized use.

Now, scientists can precisely "design" proteins as if they are programming. This is no longer science fiction but a reality being created by the Dutch company Cradle. In the grand tapestry of biotechnology, Cradle's founder, Stefan van Groningen, likens proteins to an "alien programming language." His team is utilizing artificial intelligence to decipher this mysterious language, bringing revolutionary changes to biotechnology. Traditional protein development has been like a long and costly blind exploration. Researchers must go through dozens of experimental rounds, each of which may...

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has recently signed a landmark agreement with the AI voice company Ethovox, setting clear regulations for the AI application of actor voice data. This agreement not only provides a reliable framework for the entertainment industry’s use of AI technology but also establishes new standards for protecting actors' rights. According to the agreement, actors will receive dual revenue guarantees: an upfront payment for voice recordings and ongoing revenue sharing from the application of AI voice models. More importantly, any use of voice data requires consent.

The globally renowned ride-hailing platform Uber has announced a collaboration with the UK-based artificial intelligence company Wayve to jointly develop vehicles equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities, with plans for deployment in multiple markets worldwide. This partnership serves as a strategic investment by Uber to supplement Wayve's Series C funding, as its technology will be integrated into Uber's autonomous vehicle fleet, accelerating collaborations with global automotive manufacturers. Wayve's Embodied AI technology enables vehicles to operate outside pre-mapped areas within geofenced regions and has launched the largest initiative in Europe in London.