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April 16, 2026
DeepSeek Updates DeepGEMM for Mega MoE
DeepSeek has updated its DeepGEMM repository with testing support for Mega MoE, including P4 quantization, distributed communication, Blackwell adaptations, and HyperConnection training. This suggests preparation for a massive MoE model larger than V3, likely DeepSeek V4, requiring FP4 for efficient inference. The update is purely for DeepGEMM development, not an internal model release.
Hermes Agent Beats Lobster: 5-Min Setup
After uninstalling the Lobster agent, the author discovered a superior Hermes Agent. This article provides a quick 5-minute guide to get started with it. It promotes Ifanr's WeChat for more content.
Huawei Returns, Xiaomi Retreats in AI Compute Shift
Huawei re-enters as Xiaomi pulls back in the smartphone market. By 2026, AI computing demand seizes semiconductor capacity, deprioritizing phones. China market evolves from scale battles to pricing power tests.
AI Saves Time But Fuels Leisure: Study
Research reveals ChatGPT helps Americans complete household digital chores faster, freeing up time. However, much of this saved effort is spent on leisure rather than self-improvement or training. Adoption gaps among users add further concerns.
TSMC Targets 30%+ Revenue Surge in 2026 on AI Boom
TSMC forecasts over 30% revenue growth in 2026, ramping up capital expenditure and pulling in all equipment to meet surging AI demand. Executives expressed optimism during Q1 earnings, downplaying memory price hikes and Middle East tensions. The growth is driven by global AI frenzy and strong chip demand.
US AI Now Mandating Real-Name Verification?
The article examines why US AI platforms are implementing real-name systems. It analyzes potential beneficiaries and those bearing the costs of this shift.
Teams Cheat Sheet: Navigation and Copilot Tips
This guide introduces Microsoft Teams basics for collaboration, covering navigation, chats, calls, files, and integrations like Loop and Copilot. It highlights recent UI updates unifying Chat and Teams sections. Available across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
Bezos vs China Shackleton Crater Race
A new space race targets Shackleton Crater on the Moon, with Jeff Bezos' US efforts competing against China. US and Chinese landers could operate in close proximity later this year, highlighting intensifying lunar ambitions.
Frontier AI Art Appraisal Test Reveals Gap
Experiment tested 4 frontier multimodal models on valuing 15 paintings worth $1.46B using image-only or image + metadata. Found 'recognition vs commitment gap': models recognize art visually but hesitate on valuation without text. Gemini 3.1 Pro led both settings; GPT-5.4 surged with metadata.
Sabi's Thought-Reading Beanie
California-based startup Sabi is developing a beanie-style wearable that converts thoughts directly to text. This device represents a step toward the cyborg future by enabling brain-computer interfaces in everyday wearables.
TSMC: Unshakable AI Industry Dominator
TSMC is positioned as the true leader in the AI sector. The company has raised its full-year guidance while maintaining a strong supply chain position.
Claude's ID Verification Fuels AI Compliance Wars
Claude's implementation of 'identity verification' is portrayed seriously amid fierce competition. This development indicates AI entering a new phase of compliance differentiation.
NPO, CPO, XPO Vie for Data Center Control
AI compute cluster competition evolves from stacking raw power to optimizing network efficiency. Technologies like NPO, CPO, and XPO compete to dominate future data centers. This shift prioritizes interconnect performance for AI workloads.
MiniMax Pseudo-Open Source Sparks Controversy
MiniMax faces backlash over its 'pseudo-open source' practices. Founder Yan Junjie's ideals clash with capital pressures. Open-source promises struggle against commercial realities.
Spektr raises $20M for AI compliance agents
Copenhagen fintech Spektr raised $20M Series A led by NEA to build AI agents replacing manual compliance workflows. Agents handle KYC, KYB, document reviews, ownership mapping in minutes vs hours. Other investors: Northzone, Seedcamp, PSV Tech.
Competing LLMs Self-Train on Coding via DPO
Two same-model LLM agents compete on coding problems; better execution winner forms DPO pairs for fine-tuning, repeating cycles. Pure execution reward (pass rate), local hardware friendly with specialist temps and memory consolidation. Early Colab A100 results: HumanEval Pass@1 from 0.671 to 0.683 (+1.2pp).
EU mandates Google share search data with rivals
EU Commission sent Google preliminary DMA findings with 6 measures to share search ranking, query, click, view data. Explicitly covers AI chatbots with search functions as beneficiaries. Public consultation opens tomorrow.
20B RMB Fuels AI Toy Revenue Surge
20 billion RMB in hot money is surging into the AI toy market. MOMOTOY saw 200% revenue growth in three months, with ropet achieving over 80% 90-day user retention. Products sell out every three minutes as ByteDance, JD, and Huawei race to enter.
Alibaba's Happy Horse Lacks Ecosystem
Alibaba's 'ζ¬’δΉι©¬' exists without a supporting 'grassland' ecosystem. Tencent conversely has the ecosystem but lacks a 'ζ¬’δΉι©¬' product.
Embodied AI Data Infra Battle Begins
Embodied AI competition shifts from models to data infrastructure. Zhiyuan, JD, and Xiaomi announced data initiatives on April 16, starting the war. Analysis covers data pyramid, players, US-China paths, risks, with refinement over volume as key moat.