Today, the Central Cyberspace Administration announced that the 2025 'Clear' series of special actions will further consolidate and enhance governance effectiveness. It will focus on prominent issues strongly reflected by the public, work on breaking through difficult bottlenecks, and strengthen source management and basic management. Efforts will also be made in governance innovation, with targeted and refined measures for each special operation; with respect to netizen rights, there will be a severe crackdown on various types of infringement and illegal behavior to create a clearer and more orderly online environment.

On February 20, Beijing time, xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, announced that its latest Grok 3 model is officially available for free use. Users can experience this advanced AI technology without any cost until the server's capacity reaches its limit. This move has attracted widespread attention, especially in the currently competitive AI market. The launch of Grok 3 marks another significant advancement for xAI in the field of AI. Users can simply log in to experience this powerful AI tool.

Apple has officially launched the long-awaited fourth-generation iPhone SE upgrade - the iPhone 16e. Unlike previous versions, this device no longer carries the 'SE' brand name and aligns directly with Apple's flagship series. The starting price for the new model is $599, with shipping expected to begin on February 28. A key highlight of the iPhone 16e is its incorporation of 'Apple Intelligence', a feature similar to OpenAI.

Recently, Netflix sparked widespread controversy for its use of AI technology to recreate the voice of the late social media influencer Gabby Petito in its new true crime documentary, 'American Murder: The Family of Gabby Petito.' Gabby was tragically murdered by her fiancé Brian Laundrie in August 2021. At the beginning of the documentary, viewers noticed a notice stating that Petito's diary and text messages would be rendered through voice reproduction technology in her voice. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from service provider Mid.

With the continuous development of artificial intelligence technology, Monday.com recently announced its AI vision and launched three key features: AI Blocks, embedded product enhancements, and the upcoming digital workforce. These new features are designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-market companies enhance their competitiveness, enabling them to flexibly respond to business dynamics without increasing resources. At the same time, they also help large enterprises accelerate processes that are hindered by scale.

Market research firm Omdia has released a report indicating that the Chinese generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) software market is experiencing rapid growth. The report shows that by 2024, China's GenAI software revenue is expected to reach $1.8 billion, approximately 13.1 billion yuan. This market is still in its infancy, but the development potential over the next five years is enormous, with the market size projected to grow 5.5 times, reaching $9.8 billion by 2029, approximately 71.4 billion yuan. Omdia's report emphasizes

Supported by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, biotech startup Retro Biosciences is in the midst of a $1 billion Series A funding round, furthering its ambition to extend human lifespan. Previously, Altman invested $180 million in seed funding for the company. Retro Biosciences aims not only to extend human lifespan but also to prolong healthy lifespan, ensuring people remain in good health towards the end of their lives.

Recently, reports have emerged indicating that Google has entered into close cooperation with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) following the outbreak of conflict with Hamas. This information comes from internal company documents obtained by The Washington Post, which reveal that employees from Google Cloud responded directly to requests from the Israeli military for AI tools in the weeks following the conflict. It is understood that after Hamas launched an attack on Israel on October 7th, Google Cloud employees established contact with the IDF and emphasized the urgent need for responses in internal discussions.

A new artificial intelligence startup, Borderless AI, is focusing on making the human resources department the next major battleground for enterprise AI applications. The company recently announced the launch of its first product, HRGPT, a free AI-driven search engine designed to help businesses manage internal HR data and related employment laws and regulations more efficiently. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from service provider Midjourney. Borderless AI has been in the market since last year.

Recently, a startup named Astral has attracted widespread attention for its proposal to use AI technology to flood Reddit with advertisements. Founder Savannah Feder demonstrated the rapid application abilities of this technology, which can quickly generate content similar to user discussions, quietly promoting clients' products. In a demonstration, Feder used AI-generated text to respond to a post about improving customer feedback capabilities, making the content appear authentic.

In the aftermath of the pandemic, the healthcare restart efforts are facing significant challenges, particularly in the context of an aging population in Western countries. Public healthcare systems are under immense pressure, with the UK's National Health Service (NHS) frequently in crisis and making headlines. In this environment, many private companies, especially tech-driven enterprises, have identified substantial gaps in the healthcare service market. Against this backdrop, the UK-based proprietary software platform and home healthcare provider Cera has announced it has raised $150 million through debt and equity financing to further expand its operations.

Recently, Visual China announced that it will accelerate the implementation of 'AI Technology + Visual Data + Application Scenarios'. As one of the early cultural technology companies in China to apply internet technology to copyright visual content services, Visual China is actively exploring the deep integration of AI technology with high-quality visual content production alongside its partners, aiming to provide more powerful 'efficiency tools' for content creators and legitimate content users.

Google recently announced the formation of a new team dedicated to developing artificial intelligence (AI) models capable of simulating the physical world. The team will be led by Tim Brooks, who previously co-led the video generation model Sora at OpenAI. Brooks stated on social media platform X that this new team will belong to Google's AI research lab, Google DeepMind. In his announcement, Brooks mentioned, 'DeepMind's plans are ambitious.'

At the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES2025), Qualcomm showcased its next-generation AI technology and collaborative achievements across PCs, cars, smart homes, and enterprise sectors. The event took place in Las Vegas, where Qualcomm demonstrated how AI capabilities in its chips are transforming user experiences across various devices, presenting the future of smart technology. Qualcomm also introduced the Snapdragon X platform for the first time, marking the fourth platform in its high-performance PC product lineup.

Recently, Microsoft's research team launched an artificial intelligence technology known as the 'Large Action Model' (LAM), marking a new phase in the development of AI. Unlike traditional language models like GPT-4o, LAM can autonomously operate Windows applications, meaning AI can not only engage in conversation or provide suggestions but can actually perform tasks. The advantage of LAM lies in its ability to understand various user inputs, including text,

AliCloud and leading large model enterprise Zero One Technology have announced an important strategic cooperation to jointly establish the "Industrial Large Model Joint Laboratory," marking deep collaboration between two tech giants in the field of AI. This cooperation will accelerate the transformation of large model technology into practical application scenarios and promote further integration of the industrial large model ecosystem. The newly established joint laboratory will cover three core areas: technology, business, and talent. By integrating the R&D advantages of both parties in the field of large models, the laboratory will focus on exploring next-generation foundational model technologies and will utilize AliCloud's capabilities.