MiniMax Launches M2.5 AI Model
MiniMax has debuted the MiniMax-M2.5 model optimized for coding, agentic automation, and office tasks. It is available in M2.5 and M2.5-Lightning versions via web, APIs, and MiniMax Agent.
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MiniMax M2.5 Matches SOTA Cheaply
MiniMax released open-source M2.5 and Lightning models, rivaling top models at 1/20th Claude Opus cost. MoE architecture activates 10B of 230B params; excels in agentic tasks like Office files. Used internally for 80% code commits.
MiniMax M2.5 Rivals Tops at 1/20th Cost
MiniMax releases open-source M2.5 and Lightning models, matching state-of-the-art at 95% lower cost via API. MoE activates 10B of 230B params; excels in agentic tasks like Office files. Used internally for 80% code commits.
Kling AI Becomes Kuaishou’s Growth Engine
Kling AI generated more than RMB 850 million in Q2 revenue, up 240% year over year, making it the standout growth driver in Kuaishou’s otherwise slowing business. Kuaishou is prioritizing AI investment, spinning Kling AI out for independent financing at an implied valuation of US$18 billion despite near-term profit pressure.
Rapidus Bets on 2nm Without Fighting TSMC
Rapidus is pursuing mass production of advanced 2nm semiconductors through a large-scale Japanese national project. Instead of matching TSMC’s scale, the company plans to compete with RUMS, an integrated one-building production model designed for diverse, lower-volume manufacturing.
How Gemini Turned Senior Staff into AI Power Users
Shuto Expressway struggled to expand generative AI adoption because employees were unsure what to use it for and the organization prioritized safety. By using Google Gemini and Gemini Notebook as a practical starting point, the company reportedly increased the number of users tenfold, including among senior employees.
How ChatGPT Chooses Its Recommendations
The article investigates how ChatGPT answers questions such as “What do you recommend?” It suggests that ChatGPT may begin with a preselected shortlist of brands or products before conducting a search.
Google Discover Adds Chatbot-Based Feed Customization
Google is adding an AI chatbot interface that lets users describe the content they want in their Discover feed. The feature will automatically adjust feed recommendations and remember preferences for future visits.
GPT-5.6 Cross-Region Inference Arrives on Bedrock
Amazon Bedrock now supports OpenAI GPT-5.6 models—Sol, Terra, and Luna—across more than 25 AWS Regions through cross-Region inference. Developers can use US geographic or global inference profiles to improve throughput and access the models through OpenAI and Converse APIs.
OpenClaw Fixes Protected Tooling Tag Trust
OpenClaw released a fix to ensure its release process trusts exact protected tooling tags. The change addresses release-publishing behavior and improves tag validation reliability.