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April 7, 2026
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.
LingXin SmartHand Eyes $2.8B Funding
Chinese dexterous hand maker LingXin SmartHand is seeking new funding at a ~$2.8 billion valuation. This marks a doubling from ~$1.4 billion just one month ago. The company targets a 2026 IPO.
Ex-Disney Engineer Launches Breathing DIY Robot
Zhu Shengjie, former Disney robot engineer, co-founded Animotion Robotics with Midjourney co-founder John Jiang. They are launching Éloi, a modular DIY bionic robot with swappable parts, a transferable memory chip for personality, and instinctual reactions for lifelike 'soul'. Backed by top VC funding, it emphasizes emotional companionship over tool-like utility.
Anthropic's $30B Run Rate, 3.5GW Google Chips
Anthropic has disclosed a $30 billion annual run rate and intends to use 3.5GW of new AI accelerators from Google. Broadcom is producing these next-generation AI and datacenter networking chips for Google. Broadcom expresses enthusiasm but flags Anthropic as a risk.
Android Auto's hidden car task shortcut
Android Auto hides a brilliant Custom Assistant feature that automates any car task. Setup takes just one minute, making it easy to discover and use.
OpenAI Launches AI Safety Scholarship
OpenAI has launched a safety research scholarship to support AI safety studies. A new term 'FOBO' (Fear of Being Obsolete) is emerging in the AI community. Apple has approved Nvidia and AMD external GPU drivers for non-gaming use on its devices.
2026 AI Investment Targets
Discusses AI investment shifts in 2026 toward applications over saturated infrastructure and big models. Highlights short-term tools for acquisition flips and long-term entertainment content defying monopoly. Warns against token resellers and overhyped agents amid model giants' dominance.
Gemma 4 26B Shines with Optimal Config
Gemma 4 26b A3B delivers 80-110 tokens/sec and flawless tool calling on RTX 3090 using unsloth q3k_m quant. Handles 260k context via Ollama CPP with flash attention. Matches Claude Sonnet quality for agentic coding and outperforms Perplexity in search.
OpenAI Seeks US Probe into Musk's Anti-AGI Tactics
OpenAI urged California and Delaware AGs to investigate Elon Musk for anti-competitive actions amid his lawsuit claiming breach of nonprofit mission. The suit, set for April trial, allegedly demands over $100B, potentially crippling OpenAI's AGI efforts. Musk left in 2018 to found rival xAI with Grok.
Google Shelves $19B Silicon Valley City
Google indefinitely paused its $19B Downtown West project in San Jose after acquiring land and demolishing sites, due to remote work trends, high financing costs, and AI-driven capex shift to GPUs and data centers. The city's lenient agreement offers minimal penalties, leaving economic revival stalled and budget deficits. This exposes risks in tech giant deals lacking enforcement.
OpenAI Publishes AI Policy Article
OpenAI has released an article discussing policy recommendations for the AI era. This is featured in a daily tech news roundup from 少数派, alongside other updates like OPPO A6k launch and MIIT's iOS vulnerability warnings.
Bullish on China AI Chips Data Boom
CITIC report forecasts 4M AI accel cards shipped in China 2025, domestic share over 40% via non-GPU differentiation. Domestic models dominate API calls; Zhipu API prices surge 83% in 2026 Q1 amid shortages. Alibaba's new models and national data registry to accelerate sector growth.
China tightens offshore IPO scrutiny for tech
Beijing is imposing stricter scrutiny on offshore incorporated vehicles used by Chinese tech and biotech firms for IPOs. This targets US dollar funds investing in these sectors and ensures asset sales face regulatory oversight. Approved structures must meet additional stock regulator requirements.
What is AI Native Cloud?
This Together AI Blog post introduces the concept of an AI Native Cloud. It explains what distinguishes cloud platforms optimized specifically for AI workloads. The article aims to educate readers on AI-centric infrastructure.
QMetry GitLab Component Automates Test Uploads
GitLab launches the SmartBear QMetry GitLab Component, a reusable CI/CD tool that automatically uploads JUnit and TestNG test results from pipelines to the AI-enabled QMetry platform. It eliminates manual uploads, enhances traceability, and supports compliance in regulated industries. Teams gain centralized visibility for faster release decisions.
March CI/CD Supply Chain Attacks Lessons
In March 2026, TeamPCP compromised Trivy, Checkmarx KICS, LiteLLM, and axios via CI/CD pipelines, injecting credential-stealing malware. Attacks exploited GitHub Actions and package publishes, exfiltrating secrets from pipelines. GitLab outlines how centralized policies can detect and block such threats.
GitLab Duo CLI Hits Public Beta
GitLab Duo CLI, now in public beta, brings agentic AI to the terminal for the full software development lifecycle. It offers interactive chat mode with human approval and headless mode for automated CI/CD workflows. Developers can automate pipelines, run tests, and handle multi-step tasks beyond just coding.
Drawing Agent Adds STEP Export & OCR Matching
renue updated its web app Drawing Agent to generate 3D models from 2D drawings. New additions include STEP format output, OCR-based automatic dimension matching, and an industrial parts knowledge base. It now supports PDF inputs and multi-verification for better CAD compatibility and precision.
Altman Urges DoD-Anthropic Collaboration
Sam Altman calls for AI labs and governments to collaborate closely. He specifically urges the Department of Defense and Anthropic to find ways to work together. The statement hints at tough tradeoffs in OpenAI's upcoming developments.