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March 12, 2026
AMD launches FSR Diamond for MS Helix Xbox
AMD Computing and Graphics SVP Jack Huynh announced the next-gen FSR tech stack codenamed Diamond. It serves as a core component of Microsoft's Project Helix host. FSR Diamond is natively optimized for next-generation Xbox hardware.
CATL Sweeps Embodied AI Investments
CATL and affiliates like Chendao Capital, Puquan pour billions into humanoid firms: Galaxy Universal, Qianxun, Songyan. Offers factories for real testing and orders. Eyes robots as next battery megatrend.
Tencent WorkBuddy Adds WeChat Integration
Tencent's AI agent WorkBuddy has been updated with direct WeChat connectivity. Users can now remotely command their desktop AI agent using mobile WeChat messages. This enhances seamless interaction between mobile and desktop environments.
Chinese Lab Spinout Scales AI Vision Chips
Zhongke Fusion, a CAS spinout, secured nearly RMB100M in funding for its MEMS-based optical chips targeting 3D machine vision and AI microdisplays. The company has achieved stable mass production for industrial robotics and consumer 3D scanning, while advancing AR-HUD and lightweight AR displays. Backed by investors like Songhe Capital, it emphasizes full-stack control from chip to system.
Zero One Raises $170M for Tesla-Like Trucks
Zero One Automotive secured 1.2 billion RMB ($170M) in funding to scale intelligent electric truck production. The company targets 5,000 units by 2026. It positions itself as the 'Tesla of heavy trucks.'
KOSPI Crashes on Oil Shock, AI Memory Falters
KOSPI plunged 12% amid Middle East oil crisis, rebounding after 100T KRW gov't intervention, driven by Samsung/SK Hynix (1/3 weight) after 160% AI memory rally. HBM/DRAM prices hiked for 3 quarters, but energy woes expose vulnerabilities. Foreign selloff contrasts local retail buying.
AGIBOT Unveils Full Humanoid Robots at AWE 2026
AGIBOT showcased its complete robot lineup—Yuanzheng, Lingxi, Jingling, and Kuo—at AWE 2026. These humanoid robots demonstrated calligraphy, comedy, and dance performances with natural interactions.
C12.ai Raises $7M for AI Scientist in Drug Discovery
Shanghai-based C12.ai secured $7 million in funding to advance its AI robotics for drug discovery. Its robot scientist Talos achieved 50 days of zero-error drug purification trials at BeiGene's lab.
Roborock Unveils Flagship Cleaning Robots
At AWE2026, Roborock showcased full-line flagships including the first wheel-foot G-Rover for multi-level homes, G30S Pro with 8.8cm obstacle crossing, and A30 Pro Steam 2.0 wash mops. It leads global robot vacuum market with 27% share per IDC. Released '2026 Home Cleaning Standard' whitepaper with People's Daily.
World's First Mobile OpenClaw Sells Out Instantly
The world's first smartphone version of OpenClaw, dubbed '手机龙虾', sold out in seconds upon launch. OpenClaw's founder expressed willingness to collaborate with Baidu on further development of the product.
Palantir NHS Deal Sparks Abuse Fears
Palantir won a £330m contract with NHS England for its Federated Data Platform. Critics from Medact warn it enables Big Brother-style data-sharing, potentially for UK immigration raids like in the US.
Notion Custom Agent: 7 Case Studies
This article reviews Notion's annual updates, focusing on the Custom Agent feature through 7 practical cases. It highlights how initial successes with the tool naturally lead to expanded workflows. Readers are encouraged to dive into the full content for details.
Robotics Inflection: All Firms Go Robotic
Panel discusses robotics evolution from specialized to general-purpose, humanoid necessity, and carmakers' entry. Experts from Timi and Jaka Robotics highlight China's manufacturing and data advantages for embodied AI. Timeline for home robots estimated at 15-30 years, accelerated by capital.
Cloud Vendors Race for Secure OpenClaw
Tencent, Alibaba, Huawei, Baidu, JD launch secure cloud-hosted OpenClaw variants addressing vulnerabilities like no auth and high perms. Cloud sandboxes enable safe execution with isolation and low-latency IM access. Competition shifts to AI agent 'workstations' balancing safety and performance.
Dreame Unveils AI Lawn Robots at AWE
Dreame showcased lawn mower robots at 2026 AWE with OmniSense 3.0 system integrating 360° 3D LiDAR and dual HDR cameras for precise obstacle avoidance and AI mapping. Flagship A3 AWD PRO handles complex terrains with 98% dynamic recognition and 80% slope climbing. APEX adds robotic arms for multi-task yard care like leaf sweeping and future picking.
Xiaohongshu Bans OpenClaw Account Hosting
Xiaohongshu prohibits AI-hosted accounts like OpenClaw for posting/notes/interactions to preserve authentic human sharing. Penalties range from warnings to bans for simulated human behavior. Aims to prevent low-quality spam flooding and protect creator economy.
Tao: AI Transforms Math Research & Teaching
Fields Medalist Terence Tao discusses AI's evolution from inefficient to IMO gold medalist, shifting math research to industrialized collaboration. AI reduces hallucinations and handles lemma verification. It impacts education, boosting homework scores but hurting exam performance.
Violoop Funds Physical-Level AI Operator Build
Violoop has completed tens of millions RMB in funding. The company is developing the world's first physical-level AI Operator. It aims to build core infrastructure for AI-era operating systems.
BlackRock Pumps $100M into AI Infrastructure Training
BlackRock is investing $100M to train 50,000 technical workers like electricians over five years via nonprofits. This addresses the US need for 300k+ new electricians in the next decade due to AI data center construction. Over 200k electricians are expected to retire.
Aishi Tech Secures $300M AI Video Series C
AI video generation firm Aishi Tech closed $300M Series C funding on March 12. Led by DCP Hong Kong Fund, DCP VGC, and DCP Baifu. Investors include China Ruyi, 37 Interactive Entertainment, Yizhuang Guo Tou, and others.