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To mark its 20th anniversary, 360 Group announced its “All In Agent” strategy, shifting focus to AI and intelligent agents. Founder Zhou Hongyi emphasized AI’s transformative power, highlighting 360’s developed AI search engine and Nano AI Multi-Agent Swarm. The company launched the “Intelligent Agent Factory” and aims to reshape its products and processes with intelligent agents, encouraging employees to develop AI literacy. 360 also updated its mission, vision, and core values to align with its AI-driven future.

In a CNBC interview, AMD CEO Lisa Su discussed topics ranging from export controls and AI’s transformative potential to competing with Nvidia and the Silicon Valley talent war. She playfully addressed the recurring question about her relationship with Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, revealing they are cousins through their maternal family lines. Su also emphasized AMD’s strategy of offering diverse solutions beyond direct competition with Intel and Nvidia. Her vision aims to showcase AMD’s unique capabilities to the world.

As the demand for AI computing resources grows, Alibaba Cloud introduces cost-effective solutions. A basic cloud server is priced at $68/year, while the “Bailian LLM + Cloud Server” bundle, ideal for LLM inferencing, is available for a limited time at $119 (originally $1029.19). This bundle includes a standard cloud server and a Bailian LLM Inferencing Savings Plan. This offer lowers the barrier for AI development, especially for developers, SMBs, and research teams. New users can deploy LLM inferencing affordably, but supplies are limited.

An online feud erupted between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, with Musk accusing Apple of favoring OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the App Store and alleging antitrust violations. Altman retorted, criticizing Musk’s own manipulation of the X platform. The spat escalated with accusations of lying and algorithm manipulation. Interestingly, Musk’s own Grok AI seemed to side with Altman, criticizing Musk. Apple defended its App Store policies, emphasizing fairness and unbiasedness.

VIP Play, Inc. and Vokol are partnering to introduce AI-driven, personalized audio experiences for sports fans. The collaboration will be showcased at the AI4 Conference in Las Vegas on August 13th, with a live demonstration by VIP Play CEO Les Ottolenghi. Vokol’s AI audio platform aims to revolutionize sports content creation, enabling rapid production of high-quality audio. This partnership aims to redefine fan engagement by blending AI technology with authentic storytelling.

AI is rapidly transforming reality, evidenced by AI-generated content ranging from music impersonations to deepfake voices. Recent trends also include popular AI-driven art styles. This increasing presence of AI-generated material blurs the lines of authenticity and raises questions about its impact.

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) has appointed James Kenigsberg as interim Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, signaling a strategic pivot towards AI-powered education. Kenigsberg, former CTO of 2U, Inc., will lead APEI’s efforts to integrate AI and data analytics across its educational network, including American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The goal is to enhance accessibility, improve student retention, and personalize learning experiences for students. APEI aims to become a data-first, AI-enabled institution.

The 2025 China International Digital Entertainment Congress (CDEC) summit, held alongside ChinaJoy in Shanghai, focused on “Gathering New Quality Productivity and Catalyzing Global Resonance.” Speakers emphasized the importance of sustained technological innovation and leveraging gaming’s role in AI development. Tencent highlighted its long-term R&D investments and the impact of AI on gaming, from production to user experience. The Congress also explored how gaming technology can promote “Tech for Good” initiatives across various sectors.

Weibo CEO Gaofei Wang credited AI for diagnosing his near-fainting episode after drinking day-old Vitamin C water. Experiencing low blood pressure, he consulted AI with his symptoms, which identified potential reflex hypotension. Wang recovered after consuming sugary soda and rehydration salts. The incident sparked debate online, with some praising AI’s diagnostic abilities and others cautioning against prioritizing AI over professional medical advice.

Ezviz Network’s first-half 2025 report reveals revenue of RMB 2.827 billion (up 9.45% YoY) and net profit of RMB 302 million (up 7.38% YoY), fueled by technology investments and market expansion. Operating cash flow surged 911%. Total assets reached RMB 8.416 billion. Their intelligent home entry business, featuring the new AI-powered Qiming Facial Video Lock, is a key growth driver. Ezviz’s smart door locks ranked among the top online sellers during the 618 shopping festival, indicating improved market competitiveness.