This morning, at the first representative channel of the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress, Lei Jun, a national people's congress representative, founder, chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi, and chairman of Kingsoft, answered reporters' questions. Lei Jun elaborated on Xiaomi's role in manufacturing, technological innovation direction, and globalization strategy.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer, announced plans to invest at least $100 billion in the United States over the next four years to build multiple new chip fabrication facilities. The announcement was made at a press conference with former US President Trump. TSMC CEO C.C. Wei stated that the investment would primarily focus on expanding its Arizona facilities. Wei added, "We will produce many AI chips to support the progress of Artificial Intelligence." This new commitment builds upon TSMC's previous pledge of a $65 billion US investment.

Apple is reportedly building a new 250,000-square-foot facility in the Houston area to assemble servers for its data centers, specifically those supporting Apple smart devices. This represents a significant move towards bringing server production back to the US, as these servers were previously largely manufactured overseas. The plant is expected to be operational by 2026.

Delta Electronics recently unveiled its D-Bot series of collaborative robots (Cobots) and several new products for the smart manufacturing market at ELECRAMA2025 in India. The event, held in Noida, northern India, aims to promote automation in smart factories. Image Note: Image generated by AI, image licensing provider Midjourney. The D-Bot series robots are specifically designed for automated tasks in smart factories and feature advanced safety mechanisms. These 6-axis collaborative robots boast a payload capacity of up to 30 kg.

Against the backdrop of increasing global competition in AI, the EU has officially announced an unprecedented artificial intelligence investment plan. Today at the AI Action Summit in Paris, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen formally unveiled a grand initiative called 'Invest AI', showcasing the EU's strong determination in global AI competition. This investment plan, with a total scale of €200 billion, notably includes a dedicated €20 billion European Fund for the construction of AI gigafactories. This decision marks the EU's official entry into large-scale AI development.

BPR Hub is an AI-driven platform focused on compliance management, which recently completed a successful $2.6 million seed funding round led by Accel and Kae Capital. The funds will be used for the company's global expansion, team building, and the development of new features to meet the growing demand for efficient compliance solutions. BPR Hub was founded in 2024, and its founding team includes CEO Teja Edara and COO Mila.

In 2025, Suzhou will fully implement the 'Top Ten Actions for Intelligent Manufacturing in Suzhou', which includes AI innovation application actions aimed at promoting the deep integration of AI and the manufacturing industry. This initiative was emphasized at the Suzhou New Industrialization Promotion Conference held on January 3. The conference proposed that Suzhou is committed to building a modern industrial system with world-class competitiveness, fully striving to create a globally leading 'Intelligent Manufacturing City'. According to Suzhou's development plan, it is clear that by 2026, the city aims to establish four trillion-level industries and fifteen super-hundred-billion-level industries, driving growth.

Hock Tan, CEO of the American semiconductor company Broadcom, recently stated at an investor conference that the investment boom in artificial intelligence (AI) by tech giants is expected to continue until the end of this century. He emphasized that despite global economic challenges, spending in the AI sector is rapidly increasing, indicating strong market demand. Image source note: The image is generated by AI, image provided by the service provider Midjourney. Hock Tan pointed out at the conference that tech companies are 'fully investing' in

Microsoft recently announced the launch of a series of artificial intelligence (AI) models specifically designed for the manufacturing, agriculture, and financial services sectors. These models have been developed in collaboration with renowned companies such as Siemens, Bayer, and Rockwell Automation, aiming to integrate advanced AI technology into industries that have long relied on traditional methods. The newly launched dedicated models are now available in Microsoft's Azure AI catalog, marking a significant step for Microsoft in developing AI tools that meet the unique needs of different industries. This initiative reflects Microsoft's commitment to advancing.

Czinger is redefining supercar manufacturing in an unprecedented way. This Los Angeles-based innovative company is igniting a silent revolution in the automotive manufacturing sector by blending 3D printing and artificial intelligence technology. Czinger's flagship product, the 21C supercar, has been breaking speed records this summer, achieving the fastest lap times for production cars on several famous racetracks. These achievements not only showcase the exceptional performance of the 21C but also highlight the innovative manufacturing technologies behind it.

Intel has partnered with Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) to establish the first chip manufacturing R&D center in Japan equipped with Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology. EUV technology is suitable for manufacturing chips at 5nm and below, providing Japanese chip designers with the opportunity to collaborate with AIST and Intel to leverage the latest process technologies and enhance their global competitiveness. The construction of this center is expected to take three to five years, with a total investment of several hundred million dollars, and will serve as a resource for semiconductor manufacturers and materials companies, charging fees. This collaboration will not only help

An AI-designed nail art product has gained popularity in Paris, injecting new vitality into 'Yiwu Manufacturing'. A Yiwu-based manufacturer 'Tugou' collaborated with the 36Kr team to develop the AI-designed product LumiNail using Alibaba Cloud's large model Tongyi Qianwen. By simply inputting keywords, the AI generates original nail art designs, enhancing efficiency and inspiring creativity. The designs feature elements like the Eiffel Tower, Monet's Water Lilies, and Van Gogh's Starry Night Sunflowers, making them both beautiful and culturally significant. The product was well-received during field research in Paris, demonstrating the potential of AI technology in traditional manufacturing.

In a recent interview, Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi Group, shared his insights on artificial intelligence and revealed that if Xiaomi had not decided to enter the car manufacturing field in 2021, the company might now be more focused on AI. Lei Jun pointed out that even while building cars, Xiaomi's development in artificial intelligence has not lagged behind the industry. He emphasized that Xiaomi has actually been actively engaged in AI-related work, though it has been relatively less publicized.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has just announced a significant $4 billion investment aimed at supporting domestic semiconductor wafer production and advancing American technology. This investment is part of the CHIPS Act, intended to boost domestic semiconductor wafer production and enhance the U.S. technological prowess. The fortunate recipient this time is GlobalWafers, which has reached a preliminary non-binding memorandum of understanding (PMT) with the Commerce Department, securing this s

As the global tide of artificial intelligence sweeps across the world, Xiaomi Group is quietly positioning itself in the embodied intelligence business, aiming to seize the initiative in the next wave of AI. According to 36Kr, Xiaomi has partnered with robotics expert Wang Tianmiao to invest in an embodied intelligence tech company named "Xiaoyu Intelligence Manufacturing". This marks Xiaomi's first external investment in the embodied intelligence sector."Xiaoyu Intelligence Manufacturing" was e

Zhou Hongyi's views on Apple's abandonment of its car manufacturing plans, Apple's determination and competitive attitude, and the importance of going all in on AI.