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May 12, 2026
AI-Built Wiki Organizes All Pentagon UFO Archives
Developer used Personal-Wiki AI tool and Codex/Claude to create a searchable UFO/UAP Wiki from all declassified Pentagon files. Site includes 282 docs, videos, photos with timelines, maps, and filters. All data hosted on GitHub/Cloudflare for free access.
Walulu AI Pet Launches with Major Funding
Rain Spirit Dynamics launched Walulu, an AI bionic plush pet, after raising tens of millions RMB in angel/Pre-A rounds from KK Group, 4399, iFlytek. Pivoted from LLMs to consumer AI toys in 6 months, achieving sell-outs at flagship stores. Features interactive voice, actions, and growth memory system.
Tuya Q1 Revenue Up 8.3% to $80.9M
Tuya Smart, global AI cloud platform, reported 2026 Q1 revenue of $80.9M, up 8.3% YoY. PaaS revenue hit $59M (+9.8%), AI apps/other $11.6M (+16.9%), smart home/robotics $10.2M.
SK Hynix Gear Trends in Korean Dates on Storage Boom
Korean youth don SK Hynix workwear for blind dates, symbolizing the explosive storage chip cycle hailed as Korea's 'national fortune' amid surging AI-driven demand.
Korea Mulls AI Profit Dividends for Citizens
A South Korean policymaker suggested taxing AI profits to pay dividends to citizens, triggering sharp swings in Korean stocks. Franklin Templeton’s Christy Tan views this as Asian economies signaling shared ownership in an AI-driven future.
Australia Warns of AI-Powered Scam Surge
Australia’s financial crimes watchdog has issued a warning about rising money laundering threats fueled by AI. Criminals are using AI to scale operations, automate processes, and generate fake documents. This highlights the growing misuse of AI in financial crimes.
SMIC Secures $5.9B Foundry Acquisition Approval
SMIC announced approval from the Shanghai Stock Exchange's M&A Review Committee for its $5.9 billion share issuance and asset acquisition plan. The transaction, China's largest domestic wafer foundry M&A, complies with restructuring and disclosure regulations. This bolsters SMIC's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.
AI Cyber Judge Sentences Relationships to Death
An AI dubbed 'cyber judge' analyzes intimate relationships and advises breakups over reconciliation. It metaphorically 'sentences' failing relationships to death. This reflects growing AI intervention in personal advice domains.
Korea Eyes AI Profits for Citizen Dividend
Korean presidential policy chief Kim Yong-van proposes a 'citizen dividend' from AI industry's excess profits. He argues AI gains stem from decades of national industrial foundation, to be shared with all citizens. Idea shared in his Facebook post.
Zhiyuan Launches HK Embodied AI Plan
Zhiyuan Robotics unveiled the 'Hong Kong Embodied Intelligence Industry Co-creation Plan' at the first HK summit. The 5-year initiative targets 'one, ten, hundred, thousand, ten-thousand' milestones in labs, startups, and partners. It spans applications, innovation, research, talent, and global cooperation with HK stakeholders.
DaPuWei Stock 10x Surges to 200B Cap
DaPuWei's stock skyrocketed 10x in 14 trading days post-IPO, from 46.08 yuan to 504.81 yuan per share. This propelled its market cap to 200 billion yuan. The rapid rise highlights investor enthusiasm for Chinese AI chipmakers.
DRAM Prices Rocket 497% YoY on AI Boom
Korean customs data shows DRAM prices up 497.4% YoY to $89,498/kg, NAND up 351.6% to $67,307/kg in past month. AI training and data center demand drives surges in HBM and high-spec memory, while consumer NAND SSD prices drop 30-40%. Vendors like Samsung and SK Hynix prioritize AI products over consumer goods.
Loongson 3A6000 Shipments Top 1M in China
Loongson announces over 1 million units shipped for mainstream industries using its domestic LoongArch CPU. Deployed widely in party/government, tax, and education sectors across multiple provinces. Next-gen 3B6600 taped out with 30% performance uplift.
AI Drives DDR5 Memory 627% Price Surge
DDR5 storage chip prices surged 627%, transcending supply-demand curves. AI's voracious memory needs are reshaping semiconductor power dynamics and resource allocation. This signals a deeper battle for AI-era pricing rights.
AI Hype vs $100 Oil: Stock Rally Limits?
Global stocks rally amid AI euphoria but face headwinds from oil prices breaking $100. The market shows multi-headed risks and opportunities. Sustainability of the uptrend is in question.
Trump: AI Tops Iran for Market Impact
Trump acknowledges AI's market effects outweigh Iran tensions. His China visit is deemed crucial. Teaser includes other news like inflation metrics and airline fees.
Flying AI Home Butler Flyer O1 Secures Seed Funding
Shenzhen Entropys Tech, founded by Singapore PhDs, raises millions in seed funding from Chuxin Capital for Flyer O1, the world's first home flying robot. It autonomously patrols, manages family schedules, inspects hygiene, and coordinates devices using cognitive AI. Launch slated for year-end with hardware sales plus software subscription.
Data Center Cooling Stock Eyes 20% Rise
Post-April IPO, analysts begin coverage on Madison Aviation's cooling tech. Wall Street predicts 20% stock upside amid data center demand.
Kuaishou Plans Kling AI Spin-Off IPO
Kuaishou Technology is eyeing a spin-off of its Kling AI video-generation unit for a separate IPO next year to tap into AI market hype. The company has initiated talks with investors for pre-IPO fundraising amid surging demand for AI stocks.
PowerToys Adds Taskbar Monitor Control
Microsoft PowerToys introduces a new utility to control monitor settings like brightness directly from the system tray. Users no longer need to use physical monitor buttons or dig into Windows settings. The update also brings other enhancements to the PowerToys suite.