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Meta is preparing to reverse its $2 billion acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus following a formal order from China's National Development and Reform Commission. Beijing has set a preliminary deadline of several weeks for the unwind.
Xiaomi's miclaw mobile intelligent agent is among the first to pass the CAICT Claw evaluation for smartphone intelligent assistants. This regulatory approval validates advanced on-device AI systems. It is powered by Xiaomi's in-house MiMo large model.
Apple Intelligence unexpectedly appeared in settings on iPhones across mainland China early Tuesday before vanishing. The unannounced activation without regulatory approval raises fears of penalties. Apple has been trying to launch its AI suite in its key market for nearly two years.
Apple accidentally rolled out its Apple Intelligence feature in mainland China without regulatory approval before quickly retracting it. This could violate local rules on AI security evaluations, algorithm filings, and data protection. Expert You Yunting warns of potential regulatory backlash and penalties for Apple.
Chinese authorities have barred two Manus co-founders from leaving the country. This heightens scrutiny over Meta Platforms' planned $2 billion acquisition of the agentic AI startup in 2025. The development was reported by the Financial Times.
CCTV's undercover investigation exposed AI poisoning using fake fitness tracker data to manipulate chatbots via generative engine optimisation (GEO). This practice, akin to SEO for AI, has sparked widespread public outcry and debate. Industry insiders anticipate impacts on AI reliability.
China's 315 consumer rights gala highlighted data poisoning attacks on AI large models, revealing vulnerabilities in LLM training. Separately, the country approved its first brain-computer interface medical device. This occurs amid regulatory crackdowns on misleading ads.
China's cybersecurity agency issued a second warning on security and data risks of OpenClaw despite widespread adoption by local governments and tech firms. Improper installation has caused severe vulnerabilities. Major cloud providers are promoting easy deployments to capitalize on the hype.
Midea CFO Zhong Zheng proposes top-level designs for smart home standards, AIGC marketing curbs, and AI digital human oversight at 2026 Two Sessions. Key focuses include national interoperability mandates and real-time AI content monitoring. Aims to foster healthy digital economy-manufacturing fusion.
XPeng founder He Xiaopeng proposed accelerating autonomous driving regulations from L2 to L4 for the 2026 Two Sessions, viewing L3 as transitional. XPeng showcased 2nd Gen VLA Robotaxi tests in unmapped factories, secured Guangzhou L4 road test permits, and nears production. This aligns with XPeng's physical AI strategy for AV leadership.