Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-18 07:04Group 1 - South Korea's initiative to develop a fully domestic AI model has faced controversy as three out of five finalists were found to have used foreign open-source code, including from China [1][3] - Upstage admitted to using elements from a Chinese open-source model, while other competitors like Naver and SK Telecom also acknowledged similarities with foreign technologies but claimed their core engines were independently developed [3][4] - The competition rules did not explicitly prohibit the use of foreign open-source code, raising questions about the integrity of the initiative [3] Group 2 - OpenAI has reportedly chosen to forgo a partnership with Apple to focus on developing its own AI hardware, which has implications for Apple's recent collaboration with Google [4][7] - The deal between Apple and Google could be worth tens of billions, with estimates suggesting it may add up to $5 billion in value for Google [4] - OpenAI's hardware ambitions may have influenced Apple's decision to partner with Google, as the latter has narrowed the gap with OpenAI in model capabilities [7] Group 3 - Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for damages ranging from $79 billion to $134 billion, claiming that OpenAI has deviated from its non-profit mission [8][10] - Musk's claims are based on an analysis suggesting he is entitled to a significant share of OpenAI's current valuation due to his initial investment of $38 million [8][10] - OpenAI has dismissed Musk's lawsuit as a form of harassment rather than a legitimate economic claim [11] Group 4 - Meta has announced significant layoffs, cutting approximately 1,500 jobs from its Reality Labs division and closing three VR game studios, indicating a shift in focus from the metaverse to AI wearable devices [16][18] - The Reality Labs division has incurred over $70 billion in losses since early 2021, prompting a budget reduction and a pivot towards mobile devices and AI glasses [18] - Meta's collaboration with EssilorLuxottica on Ray-Ban AI smart glasses has exceeded expectations, with plans to double production capacity by the end of the year [18] Group 5 - AI-native startups have seen their annualized revenue double in just seven months, reaching over $30 billion, although OpenAI and Anthropic dominate the market, capturing nearly 85% of the revenue [19][22] - Despite the revenue growth, many AI startups are burning over $20 billion annually, raising concerns about their long-term viability [19][23] - Some successful applications, like Suno and Cognition, have surpassed $1 billion in annualized revenue, but they face increasing competition from model providers like OpenAI and Anthropic [22][23] Group 6 - Neuralink's first human subject reported that the brain chip can be updated wirelessly, marking a significant advancement in brain-computer interface technology [25][26] - The device can evolve through cloud updates, enhancing performance without the need for surgical intervention, and may allow for dual-chip implantation in the future [26] - Approximately 20 patients have undergone the brain-machine surgery, with a significant number waiting for the procedure [26] Group 7 - Zhizhu's GLM-Image model has topped the Hugging Face Trending chart, marking a breakthrough for domestically developed AI models trained entirely on Chinese chips [27] - The model showcases the feasibility of training state-of-the-art models using domestic computing power and has demonstrated superior performance in specific tasks [27] - GLM-Image is now available for public use on various platforms, highlighting advancements in China's AI capabilities [27][28]