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Adobe has released a major update to its Firefly AI platform, expanding its capabilities to encompass image, video, and audio creation. This powerful new engine offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creative professionals.

At the upcoming Shanghai International Auto Show, the Volkswagen Group will showcase its first self-developed autonomous driving system. This full-stack solution was developed by Carizon, a joint venture between Volkswagen's software division Cariad and Horizon Robotics in Beijing, and trained using a new AI platform called GAIA. Volkswagen says the technology will debut later this year in a Volkswagen-branded electric vehicle, with gradual integration into a range of models based on the MEB platform starting in 2026.

Hugging Face, a leading AI development platform, recently announced the acquisition of Pollen Robotics, a French humanoid robotics startup, marking its strategic foray into the robotics sector. While the financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, the acquisition has generated significant attention. Founded in 2016 by engineers Matthieu Lapeyre and Pierre Rouanet, Pollen Robotics' flagship product, Reachy2, is an advanced humanoid robot already utilized at Cornell...

Google recently announced a major upgrade to the image generation capabilities of its AI development platform, Google AI Studio. This update significantly reduces the rate of safety misclassifications while significantly improving usability, providing users with a more efficient and accurate AI generation experience. Google AI Studio, a generative AI platform for developers, supports the integration of multimodal models such as text and images. This optimization of the image generation feature addresses previous issues caused by overly strict safety filters that led to misclassifications. The new version...

Insilico Medicine, a biopharmaceutical company focused on generative artificial intelligence, today announced the successful completion of a $110 million Series E financing round. The round was led by a private equity fund under Value Partners Group (HKG:0806), Pudong New Area Investment, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Group, Xicheng Capital, and Yixing Guokong. Several new investors focused on the industry and technology sectors also participated, alongside continued support from existing investors.

Recently, Aomni announced the completion of a $4 million seed round funding led by Decibel, with participation from Sancus Ventures and Ride Home Fund. Aomni is dedicated to assisting sales teams in conducting in-depth customer research using a human-centered approach aimed at improving sales efficiency rather than replacing sales personnel. Image source note: The image is AI-generated and licensed by Midjourney. Aomni's founder, David Z.

Globally, public healthcare systems face numerous challenges in the aftermath of the pandemic, particularly under the increasing pressure of an aging population in Western countries. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) crisis often makes headlines. In this context, more private enterprises are recognizing market opportunities. Cera, a UK company focused on home healthcare services, has recently secured $150 million in funding, with a majority in debt. Although the company has not disclosed specific valuation and funding structure details, this round of financing was led by BDT & MSD.

Kuaishou's Kele AI platform announces its 1.5 model upgrade, introducing a series of innovative features. This upgrade includes enhancements to high-quality video generation mode, supporting motion brushes and camera movements, as well as the new Standard Mode, providing users with a cost-effective option. In high-quality mode, users can specify motion paths for elements in images, add motion trajectories and still areas for more precise control. The platform offers six types of camera movements, including horizontal movement, vertical movement, zooming in/out, and rotation, to meet different creative needs.

ByteDance quietly enters the new battlefield of AI communities, drawing industry attention with its internally incubated AI platform, Lumi. Positioned as a community for sharing AI models, the platform is still in the whitelist testing phase, but its complete ecological layout is beginning to take shape. As an important part of ByteDance's strategy in the AI field, Lumi's core positioning is to create a comprehensive platform that integrates model sharing, workflow building, and model training. In the context of AI technology rapidly penetrating various industries, the emergence of this platform may provide developers and researchers with greater opportunities.

Sichuan Changhong Electric Co., Ltd. is set to launch the world's first AI television globally, which will be officially unveiled on September 6th in Berlin, Germany. This innovative product integrates industry-leading large model technology and is supported by a national supercomputing center. It is equipped with Changhong's self-developed Yunfan AI platform, aiming to achieve autonomous thinking, communication, and growth in televisions, thus providing a new experience that transitions from passively receiving commands to actively serving and autonomously evolving.

Logitech held a product launch event in Beijing titled 'AI-Driven, Co-Creating Sustainable Development', unveiling its first AI-customized wireless mechanical keyboard designed for Chinese users - the Logitech Amber Series K98M. This keyboard integrates Baidu's Wenxin Yiyan AI platform, allowing users to access AI services with a single click through the Logi Options+ software, offering features such as content creation, image generation, academic paper assistance, and data processing.

Exists has launched a groundbreaking generative AI platform designed to simplify the 3D game development process without requiring coding skills. The platform utilizes an innovative neural network architecture, combining generative AI with advanced game engine capabilities, allowing users to create high-quality games within minutes through text prompts. Key features include AI-generated assets, a user-friendly interface, generative techniques, multiplayer support, advanced customization, and cinematic rendering tools. The aim is to democratize game creation by collaborating with game studios to integrate its technology into a UGC platform.

Napkin, an AI visual platform founded by former Google employees, recently secured $10 million in funding led by Accel and CRV. The platform aims to assist users in quickly creating visual content using generative AI technology, with a focus on optimizing design processes and reducing time and hassle. Napkin's core product targets marketing, content creation, and engineering professionals, allowing users to start from text or generate text based on prompts. The platform generates a Notion-like canvas, enabling users to customize visual effects and export in various formats.

In collaboration with the International Olympic Committee and the Senegal National Olympic Committee, Intel has developed an AI platform that can monitor and evaluate athletes' performances using only smartphone cameras, identifying future Olympic talent. This platform analyzes video clips using computer vision to generate performance statistics, providing evaluators with the basis for talent discovery. In its initial application in Senegal, the platform analyzed over 1,000 children in six villages and identified 40 significantly talented athletes. The International Olympic Committee plans to launch a global project in 2025, leveraging AI technology to discover hidden talents.