The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is currently underway, serving as the global stage for SoundHound’s most critical product reveal to date. The company has officially unveiled Amelia 7, a massive upgrade to its conversational AI platform. This launch marks a pivotal transition for the industry: the shift from generative AI to agentic AI.The timing of this rally aligns perfectly with the January Effect. This well-known market phenomenon often sees beaten-down growth stocks rebound during the f ...

"我们的就业服务不是'大水漫灌'，而是把活动、政策、平台、扶持等当作'真金白银'，精准送到大学生 等就业群体中。"新年伊始，徐州市泉山区亮出大学生就业"成绩单"：去年对离校未就业高校毕业生进 行实名调查登记和"一对一"服务，实现超千人就业。 近日举行的"'创'响泉山，'职'达梦想"专场招聘宣讲会，把人工智能、数字经济、文化创意等350多个岗 位直接送到徐州工程学院。"招聘会的热度，源于岗位与人才的精准契合。"京东云AI徐州创新中心负责 人张启航对此深有感触。这家人工智能企业于去年4月落户泉山，目前80名员工中有七成来自本地高 校。"我们急需大数据、人工智能相关专业的大学生，他们学习能力强、创新劲头足，是企业发展的'新 鲜血液'。"张启航坦言，专场招聘会让企业引才事半功倍，短短4天就有近40人达成入职意向。 据介绍，泉山区去年组织开展线上线下招聘活动144场，近800家用人单位带来超1.2万个优质就业岗 位。而在今年，该区还计划推出技能夜校、分层次招聘等升级版"就业套餐"。 （来源：新华日报） □ 本报记者 王岩 见习记者 李立晨 为了让大学生专业所长与职场岗位所需进一步衔接，泉山还进行"能力投资"，精心开出" ...

Cryptocurrency mining rigs and servers process Bitcoin transactions, highlighting rising crypto infrastructure costs. Key Points Many Bitcoin mining companies saw share prices triple or more in the last year, despite some rockiness in the final weeks of 2025. Companies in this space remain highly speculative, particularly given the trend toward shifting operations in favor of AI and data center applications. IREN, TeraWulf, and Cipher Mining are all worth a closer look based on lucrative contracts and ...

Core Insights - The cases involving Character.AI's virtual companions raised significant concerns regarding the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health [1] Group 1 - The virtual companions developed by Character.AI have sparked discussions about their impact on users' mental health [1] - There is a growing awareness of the potential psychological effects that AI interactions may have on individuals [1] - The situation emphasizes the need for careful consideration of AI technologies in relation to mental health [1]

Jan 7 (Reuters) - Anthropic is planning a multi-billion-dollar fundraise that would value the Claude chatbot maker at $350 billion, two sources told ​Reuters on Wednesday. This represents a nearly double increase in its ‌valuation from about four months ago. The AI startup plans to raise $10 billion in a ‌funding round with Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC and Coatue Management planning to lead the financing, the Wall Street Journal first reported on Wednesday. The round could close within weeks, ...

从华为离职到体重暴增至210斤，赵五岳自嘲这是"典型工伤"！创业11年，他经历了多次生死危机，团队成员甘愿 刷信用卡陪他"死磕"。在人脸识别领域摸爬滚打闯出来后，他又开启了另一段征程：带着机器狗切入具身智能领 域。本期《Hi，老板》对话宇泛智能董事长赵五岳，听听他为梦想而战的故事。 ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming March 6, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of Fermi Inc. ("Fermi†or the "Company†) (NASDAQ: FRMI) investors who purchased: (a) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement†) issued in connection with the Company's October 2025 initial public offering ("IPO†or the "Offering†); and/or ...

Core Viewpoint - MiniMax, a unicorn in the AI sector, is set to debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on January 9, 2026, with a valuation between HKD 461-503 billion, marking a significant shift in the Chinese AI industry towards commercialization and capital realization [2][3]. Group 1: IPO and Market Reception - MiniMax plans to issue 25.39 million shares at an IPO price range of HKD 151-165, with a market capitalization of approximately HKD 461-503 billion [3]. - The company has garnered significant interest from top-tier institutions, with 14 major investors, including Alibaba and Tencent, subscribing to 68% of the shares, indicating strong market confidence in its To C model [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance and Growth - MiniMax's revenue is projected to grow dramatically from USD 346 million in 2023 to USD 3,052.3 million in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 782.1%, with total users exceeding 212 million across over 200 countries [2]. - The company's core product, Talkie, which focuses on AI emotional companionship, has generated 70% of its revenue but relies heavily on substantial marketing expenditures, which are expected to reach USD 86.7 million in 2024 [3]. Group 3: Challenges and Risks - MiniMax faces significant challenges, including a negative gross margin of -8.1% for its AI-native products in 2024, which only turns positive to 4.7% in the first three quarters of 2025, raising concerns about sustainable profitability [4]. - The company is embroiled in copyright disputes with major entities like iQIYI and Disney, which could lead to substantial financial liabilities and impact its core competitive edge [4]. Group 4: Strategic Opportunities - The global AI application market is transitioning from technical concepts to practical implementations, with a projected market growth of over 150% for AI-generated products in 2025, creating a favorable environment for MiniMax [4]. - MiniMax's strategic partnerships with Alibaba and Tencent may enhance its B2B business and support its commercial ecosystem, potentially mitigating some of the risks associated with its current challenges [5].

Core Viewpoint - BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) is positioned as a promising investment opportunity for 2026, leveraging its focus on artificial intelligence and government contracts, which could lead to significant growth potential [1] Company Overview - BigBear.ai develops custom AI solutions primarily for government clients, with some applications in civilian sectors like airport passenger processing [4] - The company’s business model involves creating tailored platforms for each client, which negatively impacts profit margins compared to standard subscription software models [4] Financial Performance - BigBear.ai's gross margins are consistently between 25% and 30%, significantly lower than the typical 70% to 90% margins seen in subscription software companies [5] - In contrast, Palantir Technologies, a comparable company, reported a net income margin of 40%, highlighting a major concern for BigBear.ai's current profitability structure [5] Recent Developments - BigBear.ai acquired Ask Sage for $250 million, which had an annual recurring revenue of $25 million in 2025, indicating a purchase price of around 10 times sales, considered a reasonable valuation given the expected growth [6] - Ask Sage is a generative AI platform targeting defense and national security sectors, which could represent a significant market opportunity and may evolve into BigBear.ai's primary offering [8]

About this content About Angela Harmantas Angela Harmantas is an Editor at Proactive. She has over 15 years of experience covering the equity markets in North America, with a particular focus on junior resource stocks. Angela has reported from numerous countries around the world, including Canada, the US, Australia, Brazil, Ghana, and South Africa for leading trade publications. Previously, she worked in investor relations and led the foreign direct investment program in Canada for the Swedish government ...