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2026

August 12

Former OpenAI Expert's River AI Raises $1.1B to Rethink AI

News·August 12, 2026

River AI, founded by ex-OpenAI researcher Igor Babuschkin, just secured $1.1 billion in seed and Series A funding. The startup aims to shift AI from a labor tool to a personalized 'guardian angel,' letting users own and customize their models. With backing from NVIDIA and others, River AI is betting on a future where AI is truly yours.

#River AI#AI funding#Open source AI#Personalized AI#Reinforcement learning

China's First 2-Trillion-Parameter AI Model Runs on New Alibaba Cloud Super Node

News·August 12, 2026

Alibaba Cloud has launched the Lingjun Zhenwu M890 super node, the first in China to run a large model with over 2 trillion parameters. This new instance, powered by the Zhenwu M890 chip, supports ultra-large-scale MoE models and offers significant performance boosts. It's now available in the Ulanqab region, with models like Kimi K3 and Qwen3.8 Max already running on it.

#Alibaba Cloud#Lingjun Zhenwu M890#Super Node#Large Model#AI Infrastructure

DeepSeek Launches Official Account for Harness Team, General Agent Product on the Horizon

News·August 12, 2026

DeepSeek has quietly registered an official WeChat account for its Harness team, signaling that its general-purpose agent product is nearing release. The team, led by Cui Tianyi, is focusing on building a universal agent rather than vertical ones, as hinted by founder Liang Wenfeng. This move marks a significant step toward turning cutting-edge AI capabilities into practical products.

DeepSeek Launches Official Account for Harness Team, General Agent Product on the Horizon
#DeepSeek#Harness#AI Agent#General Agent#Large Models

LTX-2.5 正式发布:开源视频模型,中小企业免费,ComfyUI 原生支持

News·August 12, 2026

LTX 公司今日正式推出开源视频与世界模型 LTX-2.5,该模型已在 Hugging Face 上线,并与 ComfyUI 达成战略合作,实现原生集成。LTX-2.5 采用分层授权策略,年经常性收入低于 1000 万美元的企业可免费使用,大型企业需另行协商。模型生成成本约为同类模型的八分之一,渲染速度快七倍,在自测中生成 10 秒 720p 视频仅需 6.8 秒。

LTX-2.5 正式发布:开源视频模型,中小企业免费,ComfyUI 原生支持
#LTX-2.5#开源模型#视频生成#ComfyUI#AI

Google's Gemma 4 Hits 300 Million Downloads: A New Milestone in AI

News·August 12, 2026

Google's Gemma 4 series has surpassed 300 million global downloads, a milestone announced at Google I/O Shanghai. Launched in April, the model family, designed for advanced reasoning and agentic workflows, has quickly gained traction among developers worldwide. This achievement underscores the accelerating adoption of AI technologies and Google's growing influence in the open-source AI landscape.

#Google#Gemma 4#AI#Downloads#Open Source

OpenAI's ChatGPT Linux App: The Final Desktop Piece, Now Battling Anthropic for Developers

News·August 12, 2026

OpenAI has finally released a Linux preview of its ChatGPT desktop app, merging ChatGPT, Work, and Codex into one tool. This move fills the last gap in its desktop lineup and directly challenges Anthropic's Claude, which already supports Linux. For developers, the native client means Codex can work directly on local files and repositories—no more cloud uploads. But some features, like voice and browser, remain exclusive to macOS and Windows for now.

#ChatGPT#OpenAI#Linux#Desktop Application#Anthropic

ChatGPT Plus Users Can Now Buy Instant Quota Resets for $8

News·August 12, 2026

OpenAI is quietly testing a new feature that lets ChatGPT Plus users pay $8 to instantly reset their usage quota instead of waiting hours. This move, confirmed by an OpenAI spokesperson, aims to improve user experience and compete with rivals like Anthropic. For heavy users, it could mean significant cost savings, though it also raises questions about monetization strategies.

ChatGPT Plus Users Can Now Buy Instant Quota Resets for $8
#OpenAI#ChatGPT Plus#AI monetization#Codex#AI tools

前通义千问负责人林军阳创业,新公司估值20亿美元

News·August 12, 2026

前阿里巴巴通义千问负责人林军阳正式宣布创业,在上海成立AI实验室Pragmatik Labs(语言科技),专注研发融合数字与物理世界的下一代AI代理。公司已获得数亿美元融资,估值约20亿美元,由高榕资本和红杉中国联合领投,腾讯和上海未来产业基金参投。林军阳曾主导通义千问系列模型开发,此次创业将推动通用代理深入物理世界。

#AI创业#Pragmatik Labs#通义千问#融资#AI代理

xAI's Grok Bot: A Cloud Computer for Your AI Agents, Not Just Another Chatbot

News·August 12, 2026

xAI has launched Grok Bot, a beta service that gives AI agents their own cloud computers, allowing them to work independently on multi-step tasks. Unlike traditional chatbots, Grok Bot can log into your existing tools, learn workflows by demonstration, and collaborate with other bots. It's bundled with existing subscriptions like Cursor Ultra and SuperGrok, positioning it as a cost-effective virtual employee rather than a simple assistant.

#xAI#Grok Bot#AI Agents#Cloud Computing#Automation

腾讯二季度财报:AI模型与产品双突破,持续加码投入

News·August 12, 2026

腾讯发布2026年第二季度财报,混元系列模型快速迭代,Hy3调用量一周内达前代68倍,Hy4即将推出。AI产品如WorkBuddy和CodeBuddy领跑市场,微信AI助手“小微”正在测试。游戏、营销服务及金融科技业务均实现增长,云服务受益于AI需求。腾讯继续加大AI投入,展现强劲发展势头。

#腾讯#AI#财报#混元模型#WorkBuddy

Musk Says AI Will Make Up 99% of SpaceX's Value, Rockets Become Side Hustle

News·August 12, 2026

Elon Musk has a bold new vision for SpaceX: AI, not rockets, will drive the company's future. In a recent speech, he predicted that AI would account for 99% of SpaceX's value within five years, with revenue from AI potentially surpassing all other businesses as early as September. The company's latest financials already show AI revenue surging 247% year-over-year, signaling a major shift from aerospace to AI computing.

#SpaceX#AI#Elon Musk#Starlink#AI computing

腾讯AI全面开花:混元4即将发布,WorkBuddy持续领跑,小微扩大灰度测试

News·August 12, 2026

腾讯二季度财报亮点纷呈,AI成为核心引擎。混元3快速迭代,混元4蓄势待发;WorkBuddy等办公智能体领跑行业;微信AI助手小微扩大测试范围。财报显示,腾讯营收稳健增长,研发投入大幅提升,AI正深度融入游戏、广告、云服务等核心业务,展现出强劲的商业潜力。

腾讯AI全面开花:混元4即将发布,WorkBuddy持续领跑,小微扩大灰度测试
#腾讯#AI#混元#WorkBuddy#小微

Gemini App Hits 1 Billion Users, Matching ChatGPT's Milestone

News·August 12, 2026

Google's Gemini app has officially crossed the 1 billion monthly active users mark, making it the company's fastest-growing product ever. This puts it on par with ChatGPT, which reached the same milestone earlier this year. The achievement highlights how AI assistants are becoming everyday tools, with Gemini seeing strong adoption on iOS and a preference for voice interactions.

Gemini App Hits 1 Billion Users, Matching ChatGPT's Milestone
#Gemini#Google#AI Assistant#Monthly Active Users#ChatGPT

ChatGPT Desktop App Now on Linux, Completing the OS Lineup

News·August 12, 2026

OpenAI has finally brought ChatGPT to Linux desktops, rolling out a preview version that covers Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora. This move fills the last major gap in desktop OS support, putting ChatGPT and Codex in the hands of open-source developers. It also intensifies the rivalry with Anthropic, which launched a Linux version of Claude just a month earlier. For Linux users, this means easier access to AI tools right from their workflow—no more workarounds or browser tabs.

ChatGPT Desktop App Now on Linux, Completing the OS Lineup
#ChatGPT#OpenAI#Linux#Codex

German Tax Firm HSP's ChatGPT Revolution: 500K Conversations, 40K Hours Saved

News·August 12, 2026

Germany's HSP GRUPPE has taken ChatGPT Enterprise beyond simple email drafting, integrating it into tax consulting, legal research, and client communication. In just six months, employees exchanged over 500,000 messages, freeing up 40,000 hours annually. The firm's approach—focusing on organizational absorption and workflow redesign—offers a blueprint for professional services embracing AI.

German Tax Firm HSP's ChatGPT Revolution: 500K Conversations, 40K Hours Saved
#ChatGPT Enterprise#Tax Advisory#Professional Services#AI Adoption#Workflow Automation

ChatGPT Enterprise Adds Premium Seats: 5x Usage, No Time Limit

News·August 12, 2026

OpenAI has rolled out premium seats for ChatGPT Business, offering five times the usage of standard seats and removing the five-hour limit. Priced at $125 per user monthly, these seats target heavy users like developers and marketers. The move reflects a shift toward tiered enterprise AI pricing, with a promotional credit available until August 20th.

#ChatGPT Enterprise#Premium Seats#OpenAI#Enterprise AI#Pricing