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Industry leaders at the Bund Conference debate whether embodied intelligence is in a bubble. Many say we're in the 'pre-dawn' phase, with system integration, computing power, and data as key hurdles. Young entrepreneurs share their takes on world models and global competition. So when will that breakthrough moment arrive?

What happens when a steamed-bun seller and a rural homestay manager get their hands on AI? At the 2026 Bund Forum's 'Digital Mulan' session, women didn't just talk about AI—they built with it. From an AI writing assistant to an English learning app, their creations show how life experience, not code, is shaping the future of tech. The message was clear: women are moving from being users to co-creators.

Alipay just unveiled an AI wallet agent that manages payments on your behalf, plus three new ways to collect money. Think robot dogs buying groceries and glasses paying with a glance. It's all about trust—and it's coming fast.

At Shanghai's Bund Conference, Ant Group CEO Han Xinyi dropped a bold claim: the ChatGPT moment for intelligent agent commerce has arrived. No longer just answering questions, AI agents are now closing real transactions. From "200 yuan, five people, where's good?" to booking high-speed rail tickets, user intent is rewriting the rules of business. So what does it take to make this work? Trust, payment, and a whole new infrastructure, says Ant.

Ant Group just launched APASS, a trust layer for AI agents that buy, sell, and pay on our behalf. It checks not just who an agent is, but who it represents and whether its actions are safe. With over a million agents already connected, the question is simple: when your AI assistant negotiates a deal, how do you know it won't get scammed—or scam someone else?

Alipay's employment service just got a major upgrade. At the 2026 Bund Conference, the company announced that its AI assistant Xiaoye 2.0 can now match you with jobs using just a voice command. With over 160 million users already on board, Alipay aims to help 30 million more find good jobs in the next two years. The new open platform also lets businesses integrate AI hiring tools in as little as a week.

Imagine sending a robot dog to buy soy sauce, and it pays on its own. Alipay just made that real with Gaode's robot dog Tutu, using a new AI payment system called APASS. It's the first time AI payment has been used on embodied machines. The system builds trust around identity and authorization, so you can send a robot to pay without worry.

手机里的AI助手帮你自动操作银行APP？这事以后得按规矩来了。北京金融科技产业联盟发布首个金融智能体安全标准，核心就一条：想动用户的金融APP，光用户点头还不够，金融机构也得同意。这套"双授权"机制，给狂奔的智能体套上了缰绳。

OpenAI just flipped the switch on its Agents API, turning Codex into a REST endpoint that handles sessions, sandboxes, and context compression for you. But there's a catch: your data stays in the US and zero data retention? Not happening. Developers are already debating whether this is a shortcut or a trap.

Cursor just dropped a new feature called Projects (beta). It lets a single coordinator AI manage thousands of sub-agents running in parallel on cloud computers. You can close your laptop and they keep working. Early tests show users merging six times more pull requests. The feature is rolling out now.

OpenAI just opened its GPT-Live-1 voice API to developers, letting them build full-duplex voice assistants that listen and speak at the same time—all for 5 cents a minute. It handles interruptions naturally and slashes response delays. Complex reasoning? That's handled by a separate backend model, so you only pay for what you need.

WorkBuddy just rolled out DeepSeek's newest V4.1-Flash model, and it's free to try for two weeks. The model brings native multimodal support and a simple switch in the API. Meanwhile, older versions like V4-Flash are being retired. Developers, this is your chance to test the upgrade without spending a dime.

Ever felt like you're talking to a walkie-talkie when using voice AI? OpenAI's new GPT-Live-1 model changes that. It processes speech in both directions at once, cutting delays and handling interruptions like a human. Early testers report smoother conversations, and it's now available in the API for developers.

Forget the hype—AI agents are now handling real transactions. At the 2026 Bund Conference, Ant Group's Han Xinyi declared the ChatGPT moment for agent commerce has arrived. So what changes? Commerce pivots from ads to intent, and payments become a trust engine. Alipay is even putting up a 10 million yuan fund to spark the ecosystem.

Anthropic says it stopped five attempts this year to misuse its AI for biological weapons work. One case involved avian flu experiments. The company banned the accounts but can't confirm intent. The news comes as AI safety concerns mount and experts push for biotech regulation.

Alipay just rolled out Tutu, an AI agent that links 400 million consumers with over a million offline stores. It's part of a bigger push to help brands see what's actually happening on the ground—and fix it. Early adopters like Coca-Cola and Suntory are already seeing real results, from extra bottles sold to better repurchase rates. This isn't just tech for tech's sake; it's about making offline retail smarter and more responsive.

在鸡尾酒会般的嘈杂环境中，人类能轻松锁定某个人的声音，但传统语音识别模型却束手无策。小米近日开源了工业级目标说话人语音识别大模型CocktailASR-1，仅需一段参考音频，就能从多人混合音频中精准提取目标语音，并自动过滤背景噪声。该模型在多项基准测试中表现惊艳，错误率远低于同类方案，且支持负样本拒绝和思维链推理，代码已上线GitHub。

OpenAI just dropped GPT-Live-1, an API that lets developers build voice apps capable of handling interruptions, tool calls, and even phone agents. It merges speech recognition and generation into one model, slashing latency and making conversations feel truly natural. Early testers like Speak saw mis-interruptions drop by 80%. Could this finally make talking to AI feel like talking to a person?

OpenAI just hit the brakes on its $200 ChatGPT Pro plan. On September 10, the company stopped new sign-ups and upgrades to the high-end tier, citing overwhelming demand. Existing subscribers keep their perks, but if they cancel, there's no coming back—for now. What's behind this sudden move?

Ever wondered if AI can really run a business? SpaceX's AI team is putting Grok Bot to the test with a three-day live broadcast. From coding to customer support, they'll show how AI handles real work. Tune in September 15-17 to see if it's all hype or a game-changer.