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The Chinese tech company’s automotive arm launched a driving training program for SU7 owners to enhance driver skills and safety. The program, starting in Beijing, features modules on acceleration, braking, slalom courses, gymkhana, and skid control. The company will expand the free training to over ten cities, offering it to 10,000 owners, improving brand loyalty and road safety.

In BYD’s annual shareholder meeting, Chairman Wang Chuanfu revealed his deep personal investment in the company, stating BYD is his sole business. He emphasized a focus on green technology and innovation, aiming to make BYD the “Toyota of the future” with a global expansion plan targeting 10 million vehicles annually. The company has approximately 600,000 undelivered orders with a 5-6 months delivery timeline.

Jack Greener, a 30-year-old, scaled Colorado’s Mount Bierstadt despite severe disabilities inflicted during a Jiu-Jitsu training incident. A black belt instructor’s maneuver caused a spinal cord injury and strokes, leading to near-death. After a long recovery, he sued and won a $56 million settlement. This story underscores Greener’s resilience in overcoming adversity despite permanent physical limitations.

Samsung’s 12-layer HBM3E memory is facing delays in obtaining NVIDIA certification, potentially pushing the timeline to Q4 2025. This setback for the tech giant, which previously aimed for earlier certification dates, could impact its market strategy and revenue. Meanwhile, competitors like Micron are poised to gain market share, as they are actively pursuing HBM3E opportunities, notably with NVIDIA’s GB300 project.

Huawei’s Yu Chengdong and other Chinese automotive industry leaders warn against price wars, emphasizing the value of quality and innovation over unsustainable low prices. They advocate for value competition, prioritizing product features, customer experience, and ethical business practices. This stance reflects concerns over declining quality, compromised service, and the long-term risks associated with relentless price cutting in the automotive sector.

Elon Musk’s strained relationship with Donald Trump has negatively impacted Tesla, resulting in a $150 billion drop in market capitalization. Despite this, Musk remains the world’s wealthiest individual, with a net worth of approximately $388 billion, far exceeding Mark Zuckerberg’s. Trump’s net worth is $5.4 billion. The cause of the conflict is unclear, but Musk has been critical of Trump.

Elon Musk reversed his decision to retire SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft shortly after threatening to do so, following disagreements with former President Trump. The Dragon is crucial for NASA’s ISS missions and commercial space travel. The U-turn came after Musk received feedback. The Dragon spacecraft is integral to NASA’s operations, transporting crew and cargo to the ISS, a service critical until 2030.

To boost profitability, Intel is implementing a strict project approval process. Intel’s new policy mandates a minimum 50% gross margin for new projects, as stated by CEO Michelle Holthaus. Projects not meeting this threshold will be denied funding and resources. This strategic shift, driven by CEO Pat Gelsinger, is aimed at improving Intel’s margins, which currently stand at 31.67% after declining below 50% in Q2 2022.

Tech influencer Wang Ziru, known for product reviews, is re-entering the AI field after leaving Gree. His departure, described as “the worst time of his life,” stemmed from challenges despite a focus on industrial internet and sales infrastructure overhaul. Wang prioritized vision over compensation and previously integrated within Gree with close proximity to Chairwoman Dong Mingzhu.

IDC’s 2025 report ranked Baidu’s Ernie LLM as the leading model in China, achieving top scores in seven out of eight evaluation dimensions. Competing against LLMs from OpenAI, Alibaba, and others, Ernie outperformed in areas like functionality, usability, and ecosystem integration. The report highlighted Ernie’s advanced capabilities, including multi-turn dialogue, image understanding, and translation. Baidu’s strategic positioning across the tech stack and its PaddlePaddle platform contribute to Ernie’s comprehensive product matrix and strong ecosystem, positioning it to drive AI-driven solutions across multiple industries.