整理：每日科技要闻速递（5月8日）

Group 1: Artificial Intelligence - The Trump administration is considering lifting AI chip restrictions imposed during the Biden era [2] - Trump is expected to announce soon whether to ease chip export restrictions to certain Gulf countries [2] - French startup Mistral has launched an AI chatbot for enterprises [2] - Google shares fell by 7% following reports that Apple is contemplating adding AI search to its browser [2] - OpenAI has ambitious plans, launching a global version of "Star Gate" [2] Group 2: Automotive Industry - According to preliminary data, wholesale sales of new energy passenger vehicles in China reached 1.14 million units in April, marking a year-on-year increase of 42% and a month-on-month increase of 1% [1] - Geely Auto plans to privatize Zeekr and merge it to consolidate resources and eliminate redundant investments, despite being listed for less than a year [2] - Changan Automobile has denied rumors of merging with Dongfeng Group and will pursue accountability for the related parties [2] Group 3: E-commerce and Retail - Taobao Tmall and Xiaohongshu have reached a strategic cooperation to connect the entire process from product discovery to purchase [2] - Hema's founder has launched a new venture, Paiteshengsheng, which has completed a $25 million angel round of financing [2] Group 4: Corporate Restructuring - Google has laid off 200 employees in its global business organization division [2]