Intelligence Archive
Historical Record / Total 404 Articles
July 2026
Ant Group Open-Sources LingBot-VLA 2.0: Next-Gen Embodied AI with Expanded Robot Generalization
Ant Group's LingBo Technology has open-sourced LingBot-VLA 2.0, an upgraded embodied base model supporting 20 robot configurations and delivering superior dual-arm and mobile manipulation performance over leading competitors.
GLM-5Intel Arc Pro B70 Outperforms Nvidia RTX 5090D in AI Inference Throughput with 2,320 Tokens/s
A GUNNIR benchmark reveals Intel's Arc Pro B70 GPU hits 2320.76 tokens per second in DeepSeek R1 inference, beating Nvidia's RTX 5090D by up to 8.6% at high concurrency.
DeepSeek-V4-ProDeepSeek Reportedly Developing Custom AI Chips to Reduce Reliance on Nvidia and Huawei
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is reportedly entering the semiconductor space by developing proprietary inference-specific chips. The project, initiated approximately a year ago, aims to lessen dependency on external suppliers like Nvidia and domestic rival Huawei, though analysts suggest geopolitical manufacturing constraints may limit its global impact.
KIMI - K2.5Frontier AI Models Maintain Top Position for Only 7 Weeks on ECI Benchmark
The leading position on the Epoch Capabilities Index (ECI) benchmark now changes hands approximately every 7 weeks, reflecting intensifying competition among frontier AI models since February 2024.
GLM-5US Enterprises Pivot to DeepSeek and Chinese AI Models as Cost Concerns Mount
American companies are increasingly adopting Chinese AI models like DeepSeek and Zhipu GLM over Western alternatives, with OpenRouter data showing weekly usage peaking at 46% since February, driven by cost pressures and narrowing performance gaps.
KIMI - K2.5NDRC: AI Phone and AI PC Sales to Surpass Non-AI for First Time This Year
A top Chinese economic planner says sales of AI-capable phones and computers are set to exceed those of conventional devices for the first time in 2026, as the country accelerates deployment of artificial intelligence across key industries.
DeepSeek-V4-ProWealthy Families Turn to AI-Driven Academies, Paying $75,000 for a Future-Ready Education
While the broader American public remains skeptical of artificial intelligence, a growing number of wealthy families are opting out of traditional schooling for high-cost AI-powered alternatives like Alpha School and Forge Prep, prioritizing real-world adaptability over rote memorization, though concerns remain regarding the exclusion of social history and lack of proven academic efficacy.
GLM-4.7-FlashShengshu Technology Unveils Vidu S1 Real-Time Interactive Model with Voice-Controlled Video Generation
Chinese AI startup Shengshu Technology has launched Vidu S1, a real-time interactive video model enabling voice-controlled digital avatars and infinite-duration video conversations through autoregressive diffusion technology.
KIMI - K2.5Huawei, Xiaomi, and TP-Link Lead China's Router Market as Spec Upgrades Push Prices Higher in May 2026
China's online home router market saw a shift toward premium features in May 2026, with the average price reaching 255.4 yuan despite an 8.8% drop in unit sales. Huawei, Xiaomi, and TP-Link claimed the top three sales spots, according to RUNTO data.
DeepSeek-V4-ProByteDance Seedance 2.5 Video Model to Launch July 6 with API Access Following July 13
ByteDance's Doubao video generation model Seedance 2.5 is scheduled to launch its Experience Center on July 6, with API access opening approximately one week later. The model, currently in global enterprise beta since its June 23 release, features 30-second native video generation, support for 50 multi-modal inputs, and advanced secondary editing capabilities.
KIMI - K2.5Alibaba DAMO's AI Agent Uncovers 4 New Superconductors, Verified in Lab
An AI agent developed by Alibaba DAMO Academy and academic partners has predicted 68,000 superconducting materials, with four already synthesized and confirmed experimentally, including one with a critical temperature of 6.5K. The open-source platform screened 2.4 million crystal structures in just 28 GPU hours.
DeepSeek-V4-ProChina’s ‘AI-Morphed’ Video Cleanup Removes Nearly 7,600 Clips in June
National Radio and Television Administration reports 7,597 AI-altered videos removed and over 20 accounts penalized as ongoing crackdown shows declining trend.
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