On February 20th, Elon Musk announced an important update on the social platform X, stating that the Grok application has successfully launched the early testing version of Grok 3 voice mode. This news immediately attracted widespread attention.

According to reports from Titanium Media, Xiaohongshu is set to integrate the DeepSeek-R1 open-source model, and its AI search product 'DianDian' App will launch a 'Deep Thinking' feature. This new feature is currently in beta testing. With the rise of ChatGPT, Xiaohongshu is taking a deeper part in the development of generative AI, introducing an independent AI search application 'DianDian'. 'DianDian' is positioned as a life search assistant, covering various scenarios such as transportation, food, and travel, aiming to provide users with timely information and genuine feedback.

Today, Weibo is testing the integration of its Smart Search function with the DeepSeek large model. Weibo CEO Wang Gaofei has showcased the testing effects of related features multiple times on the platform, including intelligent analyses of hot topics such as the impact of increased social security fees on rider incomes. The tests demonstrate that the DeepSeek R1 model can effectively integrate existing discussion content on the Weibo platform, providing users with clear topic summaries and analytical conclusions. The introduction of this feature will not only enhance the quality of Weibo's search and user experience but also indicates the platform's move toward a more comprehensive intelligent service.

The autopsy report of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji has recently been handed over to his family. However, Balaji's relatives express skepticism regarding the conclusion of suicide and have stated that they submitted a strange hair sample found in his apartment to the laboratory for testing. Note: The image is generated by AI, and the image is licensed by Midjourney. According to the reports released jointly by the city coroner and police, investigators found no evidence or information at the scene that could definitively determine the cause and manner of Balaji's death.

According to a message released by the 'Baidu Search' public account on February 16, Baidu Search and the Wenxin Smart Agent platform will integrate DeepSeek and the deep search capabilities of the Wenxin large model to provide users with a higher quality search experience. The DeepSeek deep search function officially launched on February 13, featuring powerful planning and tool-calling capabilities. This new functionality aims to provide users with expert-level content responses and can handle multi-scenario task requirements, including support for multi-modal inputs and outputs. This means that users not only can...

Recently, research teams from Tsinghua University, Fudan University, and Stanford University jointly released an Agent development framework called 'Eko'. This framework aims to help developers quickly build production-ready 'virtual employees' using simple code and natural language. The Eko framework can take over a user's computer and browser, performing various tedious tasks on behalf of humans. With Eko, users can achieve automated data collection, testing, and file management, among other functionalities. For instance, users can set Eko to automatically gather information from Yahoo Finance.

Recently, OpenAI showcased its more proactive red team testing strategy in the field of AI safety, surpassing its competitors, especially in the critical areas of multi-step reinforcement learning and external red team testing. The two papers released by the company establish new industry standards for enhancing the quality, reliability, and safety of AI models. The first paper, 'OpenAI's AI Model and System External Red Team Testing Methodology,' highlights the effectiveness of specialized external teams in identifying security vulnerabilities that internal testing may overlook. These external teams consist of cyber...

Doug LeFevre, CEO of Advantest, the world's largest chip testing equipment supplier, stated that if investment in data centers slows down, the demand for AI smartphones may help certain areas of the semiconductor industry avoid a 'vicious' recession. LeFevre indicated that he is closely monitoring whether spending by large U.S. tech companies in the AI sector is slowing down. Meta, Google, and Microsoft have been major investors in data centers that provide significant computational power. LeFevre stated that the construction of data centers...

Mindgard has announced the completion of $8 million in funding aimed at accelerating its research and development efforts and expanding its presence in the U.S. market. The financing round was led by .406Ventures, with participation from Atlantic Bridge, Willowtree Investments, and existing investors IQ Capital and Lakestar. Additionally, Mindgard has appointed two industry leaders to take on the roles of Head of Product and Head of Marketing.