Baidu Maps Release Version 19.0.0: The New AI Guide Feature Attracts Attention


OpenAI acquires personal finance startup Hiro Finance, confirmed by founder Ethan Bloch. Hiro will cease operations on April 20 and clear data by May 13, speculated as a talent acquisition. The team of about 10 people; specific terms undisclosed.....
16 Chinese academic institutions jointly released the 'Global AI Governance Initiative by Science and Technology Associations', emphasizing that AI development should focus on 'benefiting people's livelihoods' and 'safe control', aiming to promote the common well-being of humanity and ensure that technology serves the interests of all human beings.
Xpeng Automobile will launch the GX technology on April 15. The new vehicle will redefine the standards of a technological flagship from four aspects: safety, chassis, intelligent driving, and space. Core highlights include the integration of four self-developed TuLing AI chips, providing powerful computing capabilities to support full-scenario high-level intelligent driving.
The former head of AI at Apple, John Giannandrea, will leave after April 15. He joined Apple in 2018 from Google and led the Apple Intelligence project. Since March 2025, his responsibilities have been significantly reduced, and the departure is mainly due to Apple's AI progress not meeting expectations, including poor performance of the upgraded Siri.
SiFive raised $400M at a $3.65B valuation, led by Atreides Management with NVIDIA's participation. The company leverages RISC-V to compete with x86 and Arm, adopting Arm's early business model, with strong market confidence in its AI-era potential.....