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A man has been detained for 10 days for repeatedly defrauding food delivery couriers through fraudulent refund claims. He allegedly made multiple orders, then claimed non-delivery to illicitly profit. Meituan reported the user had 11 orders since April, with six flagged for suspected malicious compensation totaling 678.91 yuan. The platform is cracking down on such schemes, having intercepted millions of fraudulent attempts this year.

Qualcomm China Chairman Jerry highlighted at the 2025 Gmosemiconsductor Conference how terminal-side AI is revolutionizing the semiconductor industry. He discussed AI becoming the new user interface, driving structural demand for chips, and the critical hardware-software synergy required for on-device AI performance. Jerry also emphasized Qualcomm’s collaboration with China’s ecosystem partners to accelerate AI adoption across smartphones, PCs, and vehicles, recognizing China’s leading role in AI innovation.

Meta’s aggressive hiring is driving up tech salaries, with reports of a $20 million, four-year compensation package for an ML Engineer. Leaked filings reveal high base salaries for roles like Software Engineers and AI Researchers, often exceeding $350,000 annually. This fierce competition for specialized talent, particularly in AI, is forcing companies to offer increasingly lucrative deals, setting new benchmarks in the industry.

CoreWeave, the AI Hyperscaler, announces it is the first AI cloud provider to deploy NVIDIA’s latest GB300 NVL72 systems, promising significant performance boosts for AI reasoning and agentic workloads. This strategic move, supported by partnerships with Dell, Switch, and Vertiv, reinforces CoreWeave’s commitment to offering state-of-the-art AI infrastructure for global innovators.

American corporate leaders are increasingly open about AI’s potential to displace jobs. CEOs from Ford, JPMorgan Chase, and Amazon are predicting significant workforce reductions due to AI integration and automation. Experts suggest this shift reflects a growing private acknowledgment by executives of AI’s disruptive impact on human capital, with some warning that nearly all roles could be affected.

HarmonyOS boasts a rapidly expanding ecosystem powered by over 780 partner SDKs across 21 domains. These SDKs are essential for developers, providing diverse functionalities and driving innovation in areas like security authentication, media, AI, and e-commerce. Recent showcases highlight the ecosystem’s vitality and collaborative spirit, enabling robust, secure, and intelligent applications for an “Internet of Everything” future.

Tsinghua University’s Li Daokui advises young job seekers to adopt a versatile skillset, suggesting adaptability is key in the modern era. He advocates for a blend of abilities, from physical tasks like package delivery to technical skills like coding and interpersonal customer service. This approach, he argues, prepares individuals to avoid being replaced by AI and opens doors to entrepreneurial opportunities. The commentary has sparked online debate regarding the practicality and compensation for such diverse skill requirements.

Tech giants are heavily investing in nuclear fusion power to meet the escalating energy demands of AI growth. Google, among others, is making significant investments and securing power purchase agreements with fusion startups like Commonwealth Fusion Systems. This trend extends to investments in fission power and small modular reactors. China is also increasing its nuclear energy investments. The rapid advancements in AI are driving this surge of interest and investment in nuclear energy solutions.

Corporate tax filings ending May show robust growth for key economic sectors. Digital economy, high-tech, and robotics industries saw a 7.1% rise in operating revenue and a 5.2% profit surge. Leading tech companies experienced an 11.9% revenue and 19.7% profit increase. The high-tech sector, particularly aerospace and scientific research, also reported significant gains. Robotics, specialized for challenging environments, led sector growth.

Tencent’s 2024 Sustainable Social Value Report showcases its commitment to “AI for good.” Through internal development and open-source contributions, Tencent leverages its large models, like Hunyuan, across sectors like education, healthcare, rural revitalization, and cultural preservation. The report highlights AI applications from predicting altitude sickness to aiding medical diagnoses and deciphering ancient inscriptions, demonstrating Tencent’s strategy to integrate AI for societal benefit and foster a collaborative ecosystem for sustainable development.