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March 31, 2026
Qwen3.5-Omni Achieves 215 SOTAs in Test
Hands-on testing reveals Qwen3.5-Omni topping 215 SOTA benchmarks. Activating the camera allows real-time paper explanations and code generation. It handles vision, audio, conversation, and vibe coding seamlessly.
Biren Revenue Explodes 16x in 3 Years
Biren Technology reports 2025 revenue of 10.35B CNY, up 207%, with gross margin at 53.8%. Driven by AI agent boom, it adapted top Chinese models and launched LightSphere X super node. Plans BR20X launch in 2026 for inference era.
China Apple AI Beta Launches Then Pulled
Apple briefly rolled out Apple Intelligence Beta to China devices, featuring real-time translation, photo AI removal, Image Playground, and visual recognition. The update sparked online buzz but was quickly withdrawn. Apple states it is actively working on full China deployment.
Microsoft $1B Thailand Cloud AI Investment
Microsoft committed over $1B to Thailand for cloud and AI infrastructure from 2026-2028. Investment covers data centers, cybersecurity, sovereign tech, and AI skills training for millions of workers. Announced by Brad Smith during meeting with PM Anutin Charnvirakul.
Apple AI Revamp with Gemini Integration
Apple's AI features briefly appeared on Chinese iPhones but were quickly removed without approval. Upcoming WWDC will unveil revamped Siri as independent 'Campos' Chatbot, powered by Apple models and Google Gemini with a $1B annual fee. Critics question its relevance amid Agent era shift.
AI Anime Dramas Hit 1.2B Users, $1B Revenue
AI-generated anime dramas (AI漫劇) reached 1.2 billion users in 2025, with rapid growth. 酱油文化 founder, a 1996-born entrepreneur, built his team to 1B RMB revenue in 2 years. Interview explores AI漫劇 industry boom and opportunities.
Agent Safety Evolves to System-Level Threats
Interview with Deng Zhihang explores shift in AI Agent security from model-focused issues like prompt injection to full-system risks in memory, tools, environment, and interactions. OpenClaw's popularity highlights Agents' real-world actions, demanding control over decision-making in open environments. Paper proposes rethinking security for Agentic Web.
Micron Starts Stacked GDDR Memory R&D
Micron has launched R&D for vertical-stacked GDDR memory using HBM-like tech to boost performance and capacity affordably. Plans include 4-layer stacking with equipment installs in H2 2024 and process testing. First samples expected in 2027 if progress smooth.
IPA to Introduce Data Management IT Exam
Japan's IPA is planning a new examination system for its Information Processing Technology Engineer exams, including new 'Data Management Exam' (tentative) and 'Professional Digital Skills Exam' (tentative). The scope of the IT Passport exam may also expand.
Dreame Glow AI Ring Targets Wearables Boom
Dreame Technology launched the Glow AI smart ring at its AI hardware recruitment event, featuring AI ECG analysis, sleep, and exercise monitoring for 1499 CNY intro price. Ultra-light at 2.6g with 7-10 day battery and 50m waterproofing, it supplements smartwatches for 24/7 wear. Company eyes trillion-scale AI wearables market, with upcoming watch and glasses.
Bill Gates: Next-Gen Power Tech Imminent
Bill Gates spoke at the Texas Breakthrough Energy Ventures investor summit, stating next-generation power generation technology is nearly here. Global electricity demand may triple by 2050 amid pushes for electrification of fossil fuel sectors to drive economic decarbonization.
Insilico Secures $2.75B Lilly Deal
Insilico Medicine entered a $2.75 billion global licensing deal with Eli Lilly for an AI-discovered oral GLP-1 drug. The agreement includes a $115 million upfront payment. This partnership underscores AI's role in accelerating drug discovery.
Alibaba Launches Qwen3.5-Omni Model
Alibaba's Qwen team launched Qwen3.5-Omni, a full-modal AI model. It supports speech recognition in 113 languages and speech generation in 36 languages. The model sets 215 state-of-the-art results across multimodal benchmarks.
Equinix Expands SA Data Centers for AI Boom
Global data-center provider Equinix Inc. plans to build more facilities in South Africa. This is part of a 7.5 billion-rand ($438 million) investment to capitalize on Africa's artificial-intelligence boom.
OpenAI eyes IPO but needs profits first
OpenAI, AI boom leader valued at $850bn, must demonstrate profitability for a potential stock float this year. It plans $600bn infrastructure spend by 2030 on datacenters and chips, reduced from $1.4tn. Company criticized for lacking strategic discipline.
Axios npm Hit by Supply Chain RAT Attack
A supply chain attack has compromised the Axios npm package, downloaded over 300 million times. The breach involved injecting a Remote Access Trojan (RAT), creating a massive blast radius due to its popularity in JavaScript projects.
Geek+ Hits $440M Revenue, Turns Profitable
Geek+ (2590.HK), a leader in autonomous mobile robots, reported 2025 revenue of RMB 3.17 billion (~$437M), up 31.6% YoY. The company achieved adjusted net profit of RMB 43.8 million (~$6M), marking full-year profitability.
Real Robots Battle in Hackathon PK
A hackathon features offline real-machine robot battles in PK mode, making it exceptionally fun and engaging. It promotes research through competition leading to production advancements.
AI Content Paradox: Scarcity Shattered, Effort Devalued
Rapid AI advances like Seedance 2.0, Gemini 3, Claude, and OpenClaw flood content supply, devaluing human creators' efforts amid layoffs and unprofitable solo ventures. Scarcity gone means commoditized output; value shifts to personal IP, unique aesthetics, trust, and offline experiences. Creators must become 'content CEOs' leveraging human soul over AI execution.
Wanliyan 110GHz Analyzer Beats Wassenaar Controls by 400%
Shenzhen Wanliyan unveiled a 110GHz spectrum analyzer at SEMICON China 2026, featuring 2Hz-110GHz coaxial coverage, 8.4GHz analysis bandwidth, and 2GHz real-time bandwidth—nearly 400% above Wassenaar export limits. It supports 5G/6G modulation analysis, semiconductor chip verification, and Sub-THz prototyping. This breakthrough bolsters domestic capabilities in RF testing for comms and aerospace.