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April 7, 2026
AI Evaluation Needs Item-Level Data
This position paper argues that item-level benchmark data is essential for a rigorous science of AI evaluation, addressing systemic validity failures in current paradigms. It draws from psychometrics and computer science to advocate for granular diagnostics. OpenEval is introduced as a repository to support evidence-centered AI evaluation.
NetEase Launches Localized AI Knowledge Base
NetEase Youdao launched Youdao Baoku, China's first localized AI knowledge base on April 7. It acts as an AI research assistant for deep knowledge understanding and restructuring. Offers knowledge management, smart Q&A, and multimodal generation, filling a domestic market gap.
Qwen3.6-Plus Tops OpenRouter Weekly Leaderboard
Alibaba's Qwen3.6-Plus secured the top spot on OpenRouter's global big model weekly call volume leaderboard. It led the daily rankings for four consecutive days and became the first model on the platform to exceed 1 trillion tokens in a single day.
US Ends Tesla Smart Summon Safety Probe
US auto safety agency closed its probe into Tesla's remote parking feature. Collisions were found extremely rare, all low-speed with minor consequences. This clears regulatory hurdles for the AI-driven function.
Lenovo Bets Big on AI Native Shift
Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing launches 'Smarter AI for all' drive, aiming for $100B revenue in two years via hybrid AI and Nvidia ties. AI revenue surges 72% with $155B server backlog, but lacks proprietary LLMs. Past hype flags raise skepticism on true transformation.
Samsung Orders 70+ Litho Machines for P5 HBM Fab
Samsung ordered over 70 lithography machines for Pyeongtaek P5 fab's PH1 phase, targeting 2027 operation. Includes ~20 ASML EUV systems from ASML and Canon. Will produce 1c nm DRAM, including HBM and general memory.
AI Fraud Debuts Big in FBI Stats
AI-assisted fraud has made its major debut in the FBI's cybercrime statistics. Losses from these schemes surpassed $1.4 billion in 2025. This highlights AI's growing role in enabling sophisticated scams.
Beginner Earns 1M RMB in 23 Days with AI Shorts
A non-film-school background creator earned 1 million RMB in 23 days using AI-generated short films, breaking into the competitive video content space. Director Guo Fan praised the work highly. This story signals a golden era for AI creators.
Ilya Leaks 70 Pages of OpenAI Secrets
Ilya Sutskever has exposed 70 pages of confidential OpenAI documents. He publicly accused Sam Altman of being a habitual liar. The leak comes from Chinese source Quantum Position.
Kazik Open-Sources AI Content Skill
Author 'Digital Life Kazik' open-sources 'khazix-writer' skill, distilling 3 years of writing methods, style rules, pitfalls, and a four-layer self-inspection system. GitHub repo installable via Agent; best with Claude Opus 4.6 Chat mode. Shares iteration process to build personal skills beyond imitation.
New Yorker Probes Sam Altman's Trust
The New Yorker published a long-form profile on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman based on interviews with nearly 100 associates. It contrasts his rare persuasion skills with accusations of deceptive patterns. The article details his ouster drama, power concentration, and questions accountability in superintelligence leadership.
Microsoft Launches 4 AI Certifications
Microsoft is rolling out new and revised certifications from March, including 4 AI-focused ones in April-June. These cover Copilot Studio, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. The move addresses the booming demand for AI skills in job markets.
Hongxiong AI Raises 210M RMB Series A
Hongxiong AI, an enterprise AI provider, completed a 210M RMB Series A funding round at over 1.5B RMB valuation, led by Huayu Venture. It focuses on 'memory science + multimodal LLMs' for physical AI, enabling human-like episodic memory. Plans HKEX IPO in 2027-2028.
Doubao Hits 120T Daily Tokens in 3 Months
ByteDance's Doubao AI model exceeded 120 trillion daily tokens by March, doubling usage in three months and surging 1,000-fold since its May 2024 launch. Volcano Engine launched Seedance 2.0 API public beta for enterprise users.
Saifuros Raises 300M RMB for AR Micro-LED
AR display firm Saifuros completed 300M RMB C-round funding to scale full-color Micro-LED production for AR glasses. Their silicon-based tech achieves 5x efficiency over Micro-OLED, targeting outdoor AR needs. Future plans include AI data center optical comms with <5% power use.
LG Chairman Meets Valley AI Execs
LG Group chairman Koo Kwang-mo met Silicon Valley AI company leaders last week. Aim is to speed up LG's AI transformation across the group.
Google launches free Eloquent dictation app
Google has released Google AI Edge Eloquent, a free offline-first voice dictation app that automatically cleans up speech. It positions itself as a strong alternative to paid competitors like Willow and Wispr Flow, which charge up to $15 per month.
Li Auto Launches StreamingClaw for Embodied AI
Li Auto unveiled StreamingClaw, a unified agent framework for embodied AI. It enables real-time video streaming understanding and proactive interaction for in-car assistants.
HORIS Raises $28M Series C for Global Expansion
Chinese AI ore-sorting firm HORIS has raised approximately $28 million in Series C funding led by China Merchants Capital. The capital will fuel global sales expansion of its X-ray and AI-based dry sorting equipment.
MatriQ Seed Raise Targets 100-Qubit Quantum by 2026
Chinese startup MatriQ raised a seed round of several million USD for silicon-based superconducting quantum chips. The company aims to deliver a 100-qubit machine by 2026.