Group 1: OpenAI and ChatGPT - OpenAI announced that ChatGPT's weekly active users will reach 700 million, a year-on-year increase of over four times [1] - The number of paid commercial users has rapidly increased from 3 million in June to 5 million, indicating a significant acceleration in commercialization [1] - Daily user message volume has surpassed 3 billion, reflecting a growth rate that is accelerating compared to a year-on-year increase of 2.5 times [1] - OpenAI's VP Nick Turley hinted at an important week ahead, likely signaling the upcoming release of GPT-5, which is expected to include integrated reasoning and performance enhancements [1] Group 2: Tesla - Tesla approved the grant of 96 million shares of restricted stock to CEO Elon Musk, valued at approximately $29 billion, to retain his leadership [2][3] - The shareholder letter emphasized the importance of retaining Musk, stating that Tesla is at a critical turning point with the potential for sustained extraordinary value creation [3] Group 3: Apple - Apple is reportedly developing a large foldable device, potentially a MacBook/iPad hybrid, with an 18.8-inch display, but its release has been delayed to after 2027 [5][6] - The device may run on macOS or iPadOS, with further details yet to be disclosed [6] Group 4: Google - Google has signed agreements with two U.S. power companies to reduce electricity consumption at its AI data centers during peak demand periods to alleviate pressure on the power grid [7][8] Group 5: E-commerce and Retail - Taobao's flash sales reported a significant increase in non-food small store revenues, with over 100,000 stores seeing month-on-month revenue growth exceeding 100% [8] - The number of "ten-thousand order stores" in the restaurant sector increased by 274% compared to June, indicating a strong recovery in the market [8] Group 6: Automotive Industry - Neta Auto's factory in Tongxiang has resumed full operations, with employees receiving full salaries in July, indicating a recovery from previous wage cuts [10] - "Hotpot first stock" Xiaobai Xiaobai reported cumulative losses exceeding 1.3 billion yuan over five years, with ongoing challenges in the competitive market [11] Group 7: Mercedes-Benz - Mercedes-Benz announced a new design language for its electric vehicles, with the first model to showcase this style being the electric GLC, set to debut at the Munich Auto Show [12][13] Group 8: Technology and Innovation - Apple demonstrated brain-control technology allowing ALS patients to operate an iPad using only their thoughts, showcasing advancements in assistive technology [17]