All Updates
Page 496 of 818
March 13, 2026
Peace Elite AI NPCs Hit 110M Users
At GDC 2026, Tencent Photon Studio's Peace Elite reports 110 million cumulative users for AI NPC modes. Peak daily active users reached 17.7 million, with 70 messages per match and 75% microphone activation rate. AI large models are widely applied in the game.
Qwen-Code v0.12.2-preview.1 Fixes & UX Upgrades
Qwen-Code releases v0.12.2-preview.1 with key improvements like enhanced OAuth UX in MCP, VSCode connection fixes, and corrected GPT-5.x token limits. Additional fixes address Windows shell issues, PTY artifacts, and array handling. New refactor aligns FileSystemService with ACP standards; welcomes first-time contributor.
AITO M9 Gets Non-Hidden Handles, Larger Size
Hongmeng Zhixing's updated AITO M9 declared to MIIT features non-hidden door handles like Zunjie S800, larger dimensions of 5285x2026x1845mm, and optional big pie wheels. It offers pure EV and range-extender powertrains with 1.5T extender (118kW) and dual motors (220kW front, 277kW rear). Models will debut Huawei Kunlun dual-path image-grade lidar.
Marketplace AI Auto-Replies Launch
Facebook Marketplace deploys AI auto-replies that instantly answer buyer questions from listing details. Additional tools generate listings from photos and suggest prices automatically. This streamlines seller-buyer interactions significantly.
XPeng Patents Humanoid Gait Adjustment
Guangzhou XPeng Auto published a patent for humanoid robot gait adjustment methods. It calculates foot placement and stair-kicking rewards using terrain elevation data from target sample points. This improves robot stability and adaptability on complex terrains like stairs.
Como 1907 Blends €1K Tickets With AI Analytics
Billionaire-backed Italian club Como 1907 leverages advanced AI analytics to surge up Serie A standings. It's evolving into a luxury tourist hotspot featuring €1,000 tickets. This strategy fuses sports performance with high-end revenue streams.
6G: AI, Sensing, Faster Uploads Ahead
6G will succeed 5G around 2030 as the next mobile network generation. It prioritizes upload speeds, AI integration, and radar-like sensing of vehicles, devices, and people. This shift aims to enable advanced connectivity features.
GDC 2026 Spotlights AI Game Tools
GDC 2026 emphasizes AI's role in game development with over 1000 AI sessions. Chinese firms like Tencent and NetEase showcase practical AI integrations in titles like Peace Elite and Reverse Water Cold. Overseas players including Ubisoft and Google highlight efficient AI workflows for devs.
Nvidia $1B Bet Fuels Nokia AI Stock Rally
US investors' holdings in Nokia exceed 12%, bolstered by Nvidia's $1B investment. A narrative shift is driving Nokia's stock surge as the century-old firm regains AI premium through valuation repair and sentiment recovery.
Tencent Lobster Denies OpenClaw Code Use
Tencent's Lobster project head confirms in an interview that not a single line of OpenClaw code was used. The company positions Lobster as a conceptual framework rather than a concrete product. Article from Ifanr.
Qwen3.5-35B-A3B Shines in Code Docs
User reports qwen3.5-35b-a3b excels at generating/updating code docstrings, outperforming even the 122B model in quality. It processes files in 12 seconds at 80-90 tokens/sec on M4 Max 128GB via MLX. Used with llmaid tool for repository-wide updates.
Google launches Vibe Searching post Vibe Coding
Vibe Coding is fading as Google enters the Vibe Searching arena. The company has awakened 92.9% of previously dormant data. This shift promises new ways to access unstructured information.
AI Wrongly Jails US Grandma for 6 Months
A 50-year-old Tennessee grandmother, Angela Lips, was misidentified by AI facial recognition in a North Dakota bank fraud case. Despite never visiting the state, she spent nearly six months imprisoned. She is now rebuilding her life post-release.
SMBs Risk Shadow AI Workflow Changes
SMBs face risks from invisible AI-driven workflow changes rather than reckless use. Legal firms lag in establishing AI usage rules. Experts urge simple policies to prevent shadow AI adoption by employees.
Palantir Demos AI Chatbots for War Plans
Palantir demos illustrate how the military could leverage AI chatbots like Anthropic’s Claude to generate war plans. Pentagon records and software demos detail their role in analyzing intelligence and recommending next steps.
Google Brings Gemini to the Road
Google is launching Gemini AI integration for road and automotive applications. The update expands Gemini's presence beyond traditional devices. Additionally, Google Workspace Studio enables Gmail automation.
VOYAH Challenges Tesla FSD in China
While Tesla's FSD entry into China is delayed, local automakers like VOYAH are mass-delivering fully validated smart-driving vehicles. These outperform Tesla by mastering China's unique road conditions.
AI Set to Kill Skippable Long Dramas
58.63% viewers speed-watch dramas, turning long series into luxuries amid short attention spans. Platforms misuse AI for low-quality short dramas while AI could craft unskippable narratives. Signals shift from human production struggles to AI-driven content revolution.
Li Auto ALL-in AI, Targets 20% Growth
Li Auto reports Q4 revenue down 35%, profit down 99%, but sets 2025 goal of 20%+ growth (487k vehicles). CEO Li Xiang shifts to partner stores, closes low-eff stores, and leverages AI to fix big company disease. New L9 and i9 models to anchor recovery.
Honda Launches BRIDGE AI Lab with Keio, Osaka Unis
Honda has announced the BRIDGE project, a collaboration with Keio University and Osaka University for AI development. The initiative establishes a joint research lab to accelerate AI talent cultivation through industry-academia partnership.