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IREN Limited has priced a $500 million offering of convertible senior notes due 2029, upsized from an initial $450 million, signaling strong investor interest. The offering, coupled with capped call transactions, aims to mitigate dilution risk. Proceeds will fund the capped call transactions, a prepaid forward transaction, and general corporate purposes. Key note terms include a 3.50% coupon, semi-annual interest payments, and an initial conversion price of approximately $13.64 per share. The company is strategically positioning itself in Bitcoin, AI, and next-generation computing.

WWDC showcased a visual overhaul (“Liquid Glass”) but largely omitted AI advancements, contrasting with Google and Microsoft’s AI focus. While platforms were unified and features like multi-window iPadOS improved, significant AI integration was absent. Apple’s reliance on partners, limited AI mentions, and slow Siri rollout raise questions about their AI strategy and future innovation, particularly given its stock buyback focus over AI investment in comparison to its rivals.

To enhance user safety, TikTok launched an “Anti-Fraud Open Day” and an alliance with regulators. The platform combats scams, particularly impersonation and cross-platform redirect fraud, through customer service verification and AI-powered content moderation. TikTok bans over 80,000 scam accounts daily, blocks millions of suspicious content, and issues millions of warnings, protecting an average of 50,000 potential victims daily.

Elliptic Labs and Ceva are collaborating to integrate Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform with Ceva’s NeuPro-Nano NPU. This partnership empowers Ceva customers to create context-aware, intelligent features in edge devices. The combined solution will enable precise, optimized AI models for improved user experience in applications such as wearables and industrial sensors, accelerating intelligent sensing development across various AIoT applications.

iFLYTEK’s Spark AI won a Gaokao essay competition against other domestic AI models, scoring high on a challenging prompt about expression in adversity. The victory highlighted Spark’s profound reasoning, cultural understanding, and ability to construct a compelling narrative praised by educators. This achievement marks a significant step for domestic AI in education, driven by a “teaching-thinking chain” that delivers personalized learning. It signifies the potential for self-reliant AI education and personalized learning globally.

Tech influencer Wang Ziru is returning with a new focus on artificial intelligence. Formerly a consumer electronics expert, he will host a live Q&A tomorrow evening. His new venture, “Wang Ziru AI,” aims to create AI-driven content and assist traditional industries with digital transformation. This marks a significant shift from his past work with ZEALER and digital channel management, highlighting the growing importance of AI.

Tesla faces mounting challenges as Milan Kovac, head of the Optimus robot project, resigns. This departure of a key figure, who spearheaded the development of Tesla’s humanoid robot, comes amid a feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump and a $150 billion stock price drop. Kovac, a ten-year veteran, cited family reasons for his departure, but the timing raises concerns. The move adds further uncertainty to Tesla’s AI and robotics future.

Amazon is testing humanoid robots for package delivery, aiming to automate last-mile logistics. Leveraging technology from Chinese firms like Unitree Robotics, DeepSeek, and Alibaba, Amazon is building a simulated environment to assess robot performance in complex delivery scenarios. The initiative combines hardware and software to enhance robots’ capabilities, aiming to replace human delivery personnel and integrate robots with Rivian electric delivery vans. This move underscores the growing influence of Chinese technology in global automation.

360’s founder, Zhou Hongyi, is dismantling the marketing department to test the capabilities of his nano-AI super search agent. He aims to launch a product single-handedly within five days using AI to automate marketing tasks and save significant costs. The agent, powered by Chinese large language models, promises efficiency across various scenarios. Success will lead to a shift in the company’s resource allocation towards AI development and national security, demonstrating AI’s transformative potential.

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.