All Updates
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March 11, 2026
LeCun Recruits Xie Saining, $1B Funding
Yann LeCun personally recruits top AI talent Xie Saining to a new company. The startup, just 2.5 months old, secures $1B investment at $3.5B valuation. Signals aggressive AI talent wars and funding boom.
Hassabis' AGI Vision Lagged on LLMs
Demis Hassabis sold DeepMind to Google for resources to pursue AGI solving global problems like cancer and climate, prioritizing reinforcement learning over scaling LLMs. DeepMind led with AlphaGo and AlphaFold but missed the LLM boom due to focus on embodied intelligence and internal distractions. Recent shifts have Google/DeepMind catching up post-ChatGPT.
Zhipu Launches Dragon Shrimp Deployment Plan
Zhipu AI starts the 'Dragon Shrimp National Deployment Plan' with one-click desktop AutoClaw installs for governments, enterprises, and universities. It also recruits tech enthusiasts and KOLs as 'Dragon Shrimp Evangelists' offering AI models and OpenClaw training.
Microsoft Fights DoD Ban on Anthropic AI
Microsoft urges a court stay on DoD's supply-chain risk label for Anthropic, citing disruptions to defense contracts and Azure integrations. The ban stems from Anthropic's ethical refusals on surveillance and weapons use. Analysts warn of 10-20% revenue hits and paused deals.
Hassabis Bio Author: He Dislikes Altman
Interview with author of Demis Hassabis biography reveals his dislike for Sam Altman. Discusses Hassabis's path to success and leadership insights. Offers blueprint on becoming a top AI figure.
Tencent's China-Optimized SkillHub for OpenClaw
Tencent launched SkillHub, a China-optimized AI Skills community for OpenClaw ecosystem. It offers high-speed downloads, curated rankings, and Chinese search to solve AI Agent skill installation issues without altering official content.
Vnet Eyes Dollar Bond for AI Data Center Expansion
Vnet Group, China's major data center operator, considers dollar bond sale for funding. Aim is to expand capacity amid fierce AI industry competition. This supports the race for AI dominance in China.
Li Xiang Eyes Ideal HK Share Buyback
Ideal Auto CEO Li Xiang considering repurchasing some HK-listed shares, details TBD. Amid 2026 exec exits: ex-product leads, ADAS chiefs like Han Ling (Mar 9). Signals potential strategy shift.
China Chip Exports Surge 73% on AI Boom
Chinaβs computer chip exports surged 72.6% in the first two months to US$43.3 billion, driven by AI demand. Volumes rose 13.7% to 52.5 billion units, outpacing overall export growth of 21.8%. Global memory chip prices have also surged.
Yann LeCun's $1B Bet Against LLMs
Yann LeCun, Meta's AI chief, has made a $1B bet doubting Large Language Models' path to AGI. The article highlights his skepticism toward LLM scaling. It also includes a guide on replicating and using ChatGPT Pulse features.
China Firms Pivot to AI Outsea
36Kr releases 2025-2026 report on Chinese enterprise overseas expansion, shifting from product to capability output led by AI via APIs and open-source. Covers four tracks: consumption, capacity, service, tech. Emphasizes localization, branding amid risks.
OpenClaw Hype Triggers Security Alerts
OpenClaw AI agent surges in China as 'ε »ιΎθΎ', with Tencent's version overwhelming servers and users profiting from installs. Experts highlight high permissions risking data leaks, command injection, and sandbox escapes. Regulators warn of vulnerabilities in default configs.
Samaipata Launches β¬110M AI Fund
Pan-European VC Samaipata launched Fund III targeting β¬110M to invest in early-stage AI-native startups across Europe. It achieved a first close of β¬70M backed by Germany's KfW, Spain's SETT, and family offices. The firm, founded in 2016 in Madrid, focuses on companies riding the AI wave.
Publishers Embrace OpenClaw Agent
CITIC Bookstore hosts OpenClaw workshops, helping publishers automate research, content planning, and graphics. Users treat it as a persistent AI assistant for knowledge work, boosting efficiency in selection and summarization tasks.
Lobster Installers Pivot to Uninstall Profits
People charging 499 RMB for home Lobster AI installations are now earning 299 RMB from uninstall services. The 'unshrimp' business has exploded due to user backlash. This trend highlights the fleeting hype around new AI tools in China.
China's Models Top Lobster with 4.19T Token Surge
Lobster users are voraciously consuming domestic models, hitting 4.19 trillion token callsβa 34.9% surge surpassing the US. Domestic models claim the top three spots in ιΎθΎ applications. This underscores rising dominance of Chinese LLMs at home.
Entropy CEO: AI Investment Research 'Lobster Moment'
Entropy Tech CEO Fei Binjie discusses the pivotal 'lobster moment' for AI in investment research. He stresses that finance needs practical, productive AI tools rather than mere tech novelties. The interview highlights AI's maturation in financial applications.
Huawei Bets on sub-6GHz for AI Model Revenue
Huawei is staking on sub-6GHz spectrum to capitalize on large AI models. The telecom industry watches how Huawei will innovate to monetize AI infrastructure needs. This strategy addresses bandwidth demands for training and deploying LLMs.
Kuo Forecasts 5M MacBook Neo Shipments in 2026
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts MacBook Neo shipments will hit 4.5-5 million units in 2026. This projection highlights Apple's robust market influence. It positions the laptop as a key driver for Apple's 2026 revenue growth.
Zeekr 8X: 900V Power & Advanced ADAS Debut
Geely shares rose 8.21% amid hype for Zeekr 8X tech reveal on March 16. Features G-ASD high-tier assisted driving, global-first full-stack 900V hybrid system with 1000km+ range, and 6C ultra-fast charging. Full strategy and 2025 finances due March 18.