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抖音电商最近悄悄改了规则，把自家AI应用“豆包”正式纳入技术服务费体系。从7月15日起，通过豆包下单的订单，费率将根据商品类目和交易渠道综合计算。这意味着AI带来的每一笔交易，终于能被清晰追踪和收费了。同时，平台还上调了四类商品的费率，这些商品恰好是AI问答推荐的高频品类。

SenseTime has open-sourced SenseNova-Vision, a unified vision model that excels in detection, segmentation, depth estimation, and 3D reconstruction—all with a single architecture. Unlike previous approaches that bundled separate expert models, this one integrates vision natively into a general foundation model. It outperforms specialized models across multiple benchmarks and even surpasses the generative model Vision Banana in most metrics.

Hellobike has launched a new AI-powered dating product called 'Match' for college students, now in pilot at multiple Shanghai universities. The platform uses AI algorithms to match users based on deep questionnaires, sending one high-quality match per week. This move marks Hellobike's expansion into campus social networking, aiming to disrupt traditional dating apps with a lightweight, high-precision approach.

A new study reveals that AI-generated content is taking over social media, with LinkedIn being the worst hit. Data analysis firm Pangram found that 41% of long posts on the professional network are AI-written. The findings raise questions about authenticity and trust on platforms that rely on user-generated content.

Ant Group's AI Security Lab has open-sourced two new security models—SingGuard-NSFA and SingGuard—to address emerging risks in autonomous AI agents and multimodal interactions. As AI moves from generating text to executing tasks, security threats like prompt injection and data leaks are on the rise. These models provide real-time behavioral monitoring and multimodal content filtering, aiming to keep AI systems safe as they become more powerful.

Step Astronomy has launched the Step Edge series of AI models designed to run directly on smartphones, cars, and other devices. With a response time as low as 0.1 seconds, these models handle text, images, and audio locally, boosting privacy and reducing cloud dependency. The company also introduced a custom NPU inference engine to further speed up performance.

OpenAI temporarily removed the 5-hour usage cap on GPT-5.6Sol for Plus, Pro, and Business users after a massive demand spike. The move aims to keep programming and agent workflows running smoothly. Meanwhile, the company is optimizing the model to cut computing costs, signaling a shift from raw power to efficiency in the AI industry.

South Korea announced a record 80 trillion won budget for 2027, funded largely by taxes from the booming AI chip industry. The government will prioritize three 'super projects'—semiconductors, AI data centers, and physical AI—and establish a Future Response Fund to convert AI gains into long-term competitiveness. Spending cuts and tax hikes will finance the plan.

MiHoYo's AI companion app 'BSide: Olivia Lin' is now in early access on Steam. It's not a game but a tool that blends AI chat, music creation, and live wallpapers. You can upload MIDI files to generate music videos, chat with the AI character Lin Li, and even write letters. The app is still being refined, and the developers are eager for user feedback.

7月13日，2026中国互联网大会上，《智能体个人信息保护自律公约》正式发布。腾讯、百度、美团等31家企业首批签约，填补了国内AI Agent领域个人信息保护专项规范的空白。该公约旨在引导行业健康发展，在技术迭代中守住用户信息保护底线。

Microsoft is now using AI to hunt down Windows vulnerabilities, and the results are already showing: June's Patch Tuesday fixed nearly 70% more bugs than May. The company says this doesn't mean Windows is getting less secure—it's just getting better at finding flaws. AI helps scan binaries, filter false positives, and even suggest fixes, but human engineers still have the final say.

OpenAI has hired a product manager focused on families, caregivers, and the elderly, signaling ChatGPT's push into household use. Data shows a growing share of users aged 35 and above, while younger users decline. The move comes amid efforts to improve safety for minors and build intergenerational AI experiences.

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of stealing trade secrets related to a core AI hardware project. The suit claims former Apple executives, including Tang Tan, orchestrated the theft, using confidential codes and even asking job candidates to bring Apple components to interviews. OpenAI denies the allegations, but the case could reshape the AI hardware landscape.

Anthropic has upgraded its developer tool Claude Code with an integrated browser window, letting the AI open, read, and interact with external web pages directly. This means developers can stay focused without switching apps—Claude can fetch docs, track issues, and more. But don't worry: strict security controls keep the AI from buying stuff or creating accounts without your say-so. Enterprise users can even whitelist sites or disable the feature entirely.

A new survey reveals that over 70% of Americans want to share in the wealth generated by AI, with many calling for tech companies to hand over half their equity to a public sovereign wealth fund. The proposal aims to address widespread anxiety over job losses from automation, as economists predict up to 15 million workers could be displaced in the next decade. While the idea gains political traction, experts warn of challenges in balancing financial returns with national strategic goals.

Meta launched an AI image generator that let users edit others' Instagram photos by tagging them with @, but quickly removed it after backlash over privacy concerns. The feature, part of Meta's new Muse Image tool, was criticized for lacking consent mechanisms, highlighting the ongoing tension between AI innovation and user privacy.

OpenAI has officially pulled the plug on its ambitious AI browser Atlas, just nine months after its launch. The project, which promised to revolutionize web browsing with an intelligent agent, fell victim to security flaws, slow performance, and content restrictions. Now, OpenAI is pivoting to a new office software suite called ChatGPT Work.

Zhipu AI, a Chinese large model company, has announced an ambitious 'Touch High Plan' to invest in long-range tasks, autonomous agents, self-training, and security. Despite a recent stock price drop, the company is betting on a fully automated intelligent ecosystem, aiming for the next generation of AGI.

Anthropic has given its AI coding assistant, Claude Code, a major upgrade: a built-in browser that lets it read, click, and type on external websites directly. This move bridges the gap between local coding and cloud resources, but with strict security measures to prevent unauthorized actions like purchases or account creation. Enterprise users can even whitelist allowed sites or disable the feature entirely.

Nubia, a ZTE brand, is launching iMoochi, an AI companion robot designed to ease urban loneliness. Set for release on July 17, this cute pet-like device features touch sensors, voice recognition, and a personality that evolves over time. It's a step beyond smart speakers, aiming to be a true emotional companion for city dwellers.