Group 1 - ByteDance is being questioned by Chinese regulators regarding the controversial smart assistant embedded in the upcoming Nubia M153 smartphone, raising concerns about cybersecurity, data security, and potential competition issues [4][5] - OpenAI and Microsoft are facing a lawsuit in the U.S. that links the ChatGPT AI chatbot to a murder case, marking the first instance of such a direct connection between AI chat tools and homicide [5] - Taobao has expanded its "no penalty for late delivery" policy nationwide, aiming to improve rider income and service efficiency through a positive incentive mechanism [5] Group 2 - JD.com is recruiting talent in the field of edge AI chips, focusing on integrated storage and computing chips for use in robots and smart home devices, offering salaries ranging from 40,000 to 100,000 [9][10] - Douyin has launched a "Douyin Pay" feature, allowing consumers to pay at merchant stores through the Douyin app, streamlining the payment process without needing to switch to third-party applications [10] - Honor's brand marketing president, Guo Rui, has left the company, potentially to pursue entrepreneurial ventures, after previously holding significant roles at Huawei and Honor [10] Group 3 - JD.com plans to invest 22 billion over the next five years to provide 150,000 housing units for delivery personnel, enhancing living conditions for its workers [13] - OpenAI has released GPT-5.2, which has shown improved benchmark scores compared to Google, indicating a competitive response to Google's advancements in AI [16] - SoftBank's Masayoshi Son has reduced the amount of shares pledged to lenders by 2.1 billion, reflecting a strategic move amid fluctuating tech wealth driven by AI investments [16] Group 4 - Wanda Film has completed a strategic investment in the interactive entertainment brand "Pailifang," aiming to explore new consumer scenarios in image socialization [17] - Several companies, including Nidejia and Bihui Biotechnology, have recently completed significant financing rounds, indicating active investment interest in various sectors [17][18] - Samsung has launched its first tri-fold smartphone, the Galaxy Z Trifold, in South Korea, priced at approximately 1.72 million KRW [18] Group 5 - Tesla's U.S. sales in November fell nearly 23% year-on-year, reaching the lowest level in four years, largely due to the removal of federal tax incentives for electric vehicles [23][27] - The global shipment of foldable smartphone panels is expected to grow by 46% by 2026, driven by demand from Apple's first foldable iPhone [23] - The Chinese market is seeing a significant increase in the box office for the 2025 New Year film season, surpassing 3.5 billion [25]