On Tuesday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook faced renewed criticism over the company's artificial intelligence strategy. Investor Ross Gerber Calls For Tim Cook's Exit Over AI Strategy Ross Gerber, co-founder of investment firm Gerber Kawasaki, took to X and criticized Apple's leadership. He argued that the tech giant has fallen behind in AI race. "It’s time for Tim Apple to resign. He hasn’t done a thing really in years," Gerber wrote, adding that Apple "completely missed the AI boat" and now "need ...

Creator platform Patreon is taking issue with Apple’s new mandate that forces all creators to move to a subscription billing model, which now has a new transition deadline of November 1, 2026. While the coming changes will only impact the 4% of creators who are still using Patreon’s legacy billing models, the company’s announcement stressed that Apple’s lack of consistency around its changing terms has made it hard for creators to build healthy, long-term businesses. What Patreon is referring to is th ...

来源：@究竟视频微博 【#春节成多家AI应用厂商营销档#】#字节腾讯百度等大厂抢夺AI入口#春节成为多家AI应用厂商的"营 销档"。先是字节跳动旗下火山引擎宣布成为2026年春晚独家AI云合作伙伴、豆包将深度嵌入晚会互 动，接着，1月25日，腾讯宣布元宝将在2月1日上线春节活动，用户可以在元宝App上分10亿现金红 包。同日，百度也宣布入局春节现金红包活动。 来源：@究竟视频微博 【#春节成多家AI应用厂商营销档#】#字节腾讯百度等大厂抢夺AI入口#春节成为多家AI应用厂商的"营 销档"。先是字节跳动旗下火山引擎宣布成为2026年春晚独家AI云合作伙伴、豆包将深度嵌入晚会互 动，接着，1月25日，腾讯宣布元宝将在2月1日上线春节活动，用户可以在元宝App上分10亿现金红 包。同日，百度也宣布入局春节现金红包活动。 AI厂商开始集体营销了，这不再是一年前围绕聊天助手的投流大战。接近2026年春节，AI厂商拿出了 更多差异化的AI应用，各展身手，焦点在于抢夺AI入口。 AI厂商开始集体营销了，这不再是一年前围绕聊天助手的投流大战。接近2026年春节，AI厂商拿出了 更多差异化的AI应用，各展身手，焦点在于抢夺AI ...

Core Insights - Nanshan District in Shenzhen is set to become the first district in China to achieve a GDP exceeding 1 trillion yuan by 2025, accounting for approximately 25% of Shenzhen's total economic output [1][2] - The district has a strong focus on strategic emerging industries, with 60% of its economic output coming from these sectors, particularly in robotics and technology [1][2] Economic Development - The robotics industry in Nanshan is a significant driver of economic growth, with companies like UBTECH Robotics achieving nearly 1.4 billion yuan in orders for humanoid robots by the end of 2025 [1][2] - Nanshan's software and internet industry is projected to generate over 900 billion yuan in revenue by 2025, reinforcing its position as a hub for technological innovation [2] - The district has over 1,300 artificial intelligence enterprises and has nurtured more than 6,000 national high-tech enterprises, showcasing its robust industrial ecosystem [2] Business Environment - Continuous optimization of the business environment is a key factor in Nanshan's success, with local government initiatives providing comprehensive support for startups and established companies alike [3][4] - The number of business entities in Nanshan has grown from 530,000 in 2020 to over 600,000 by 2025, with the number of listed companies increasing from approximately 180 to 218 [4] Infrastructure and Innovation - Nanshan is enhancing its industrial infrastructure through initiatives like "industrial stacking," which aims to maximize the use of limited industrial land [6] - The district is committed to advancing smart, green, and health-oriented industries, with a focus on integrating AI into various sectors [6] Investment and Trade - Nanshan's foreign trade is thriving, with total import and export volume exceeding 900 billion yuan in 2025 [9] - The establishment of a global service center in Nanshan aims to facilitate international business operations, providing essential services for companies looking to expand globally [9]

Core Viewpoint - The EU's Digital Markets Act mandates Apple to allow developers to inform customers about alternative offers outside its App Store, amidst concerns over the presence of "nudify" apps that exploit AI to create non-consensual sexualized images of individuals [1][4]. Group 1: App Store Findings - A review by Tech Transparency Project identified 55 nudify apps on Google Play and 47 on the Apple App Store [2]. - Apple removed 28 apps identified in the report after being contacted by TPP and CNBC, while also warning developers about potential removals for guideline violations [3]. - Google suspended several apps for violating its policies but did not disclose the exact number of removals due to an ongoing investigation [5]. Group 2: Safety and Security Concerns - Both Apple and Google claim to prioritize user safety, yet they host apps that can transform innocent photos into abusive images [4]. - TTP's director emphasized that the identified apps are designed for non-consensual sexualization, rather than merely changing outfits [8]. Group 3: Context and Background - The report follows backlash against Elon Musk's xAI for its Grok AI tool generating sexualized images, highlighting ongoing concerns about AI's role in creating harmful content [6]. - The watchdog organization utilized search terms like "nudify" and "undress" to locate these apps, testing their functionality with AI-generated images [7].

记者 花子健 编辑 高宇雷 AI被腾讯提到了前所未有的高度。1月26日，腾讯年会，腾讯董事局主席马化腾和总裁刘炽平在演讲中 都用最大篇幅来讲AI。 马化腾在年会中提到，腾讯自2022年初开始经历了长达3年的聚焦主业、降本增效，取得了一定的成 效。每个平台的基因和体制不一样，穿越周期的节奏也不一样。但他同时承认，腾讯在AI上"太慢了"。 从内部来看，腾讯面对新一轮的AI机遇，首先考虑的是各个平台部门和AI的结合，混元大模型和元宝 经历了高开低走的阶段，如今正处于产品和组织架构的调整之中。就外部而言，字节跳动、阿里千问处 于领先地位，不管是在研究层面还是应用层面，都比腾讯先行一步。对于这个"落后追赶的阶段"，马化 腾的判断是"腾讯慢了9个月到1年。" 腾讯在AI领域慢于字节和阿里 纵观全球的AI格局，刘炽平认为，海外有8家公司有足够资源长期投入大模型，其中做的最好的3家是 OpenAI、谷歌和Anthropic，这3家公司各有侧重和优势。xAI的Grok和Meta的Llama则处于追赶阶段。苹 果、微软和亚马逊没有决定是否自建大模型，更侧重于AI的应用。 回到中国，刘炽平更看好4家公司在AI领域的长跑能力，除了腾 ...

Core Viewpoint - Tencent's CEO Ma Huateng discussed the integration of AI agents into mobile applications, emphasizing the importance of user privacy and security in contrast to competitors like Alibaba and ByteDance [1][3]. Group 1: Tencent's Position on AI - Ma Huateng criticized the use of "black market plugins" for data processing, labeling them as "extremely unsafe" and "irresponsible" [1]. - Tencent is contemplating how to introduce AI into its WeChat ecosystem while balancing user needs and privacy concerns [4]. Group 2: Competitor Analysis - Alibaba's Qianwen has adopted an A2A (Agent to Agent) model, allowing direct interaction between AI and platform systems, which Ma Huateng acknowledged as leveraging Alibaba's ecosystem advantages [3]. - In contrast, the GUI technology used by ByteDance's Doubao assistant allows AI to operate independently of app cooperation, raising privacy and platform rule concerns [2]. Group 3: Industry Trends and Responses - The launch of Doubao assistant led to immediate privacy and security controversies, prompting the team to limit its operational boundaries [2]. - Tencent's recent AI updates, such as the "Yuanbao Party" feature, focus on social interaction rather than task execution, indicating a different approach to AI integration [4].

来源：张学昆观世界 TikTok 日前，TikTok公司正式官宣，中美双方已经正式达成协议，成立全新的美国版TikTok，这场长达6年的 中美纷争，终于落下了帷幕。消息一出，特朗普就在社交媒体上高调发文，罕见感谢中国，称中国在可 以"为难美国"的选项中选择了成全，他非常"感激"。 按照协议内容，美国将成立"TikTok美国数据安全合资有限责任公司"。甲骨文、银湖等为首的美国及全 球投资者持有该公司约80%的股份，而中国母公司字节跳动保留约20%的股份。该公司的主要任务，就 是确保用户数据存储在美国境内，保证所谓的"国家安全"。 从国际社会的博弈逻辑来看，这场协议的达成，也是中美双方"务实妥协"的结果，并非单方面的让步。 对中国来说，协议的达成保住了中资企业的核心利益，避免了彻底剥离和出售其美国业务。更重要的 是，作为应用灵魂的算法，并非被强制"交出"或"没收"，而是通过"知识产权使用权授权"的方式进入新 公司。 对美国来说，它实现了"数据主权"和"运营控制"的目标。通过将多数股权和运营权让渡给美国认可的实 体，保住了TikTok带来的巨大经济利益，同时将TikTok从"外国对手控制的应用"这一政治定义中剥离出 ...

Core Insights - Apple has chosen to partner with Google for the next generation of its voice assistant, Siri, after evaluating options with Anthropic and OpenAI [1][2][3] Group 1: Partnership Details - Apple declined to partner with Anthropic due to their request for "several billion dollars annually over multiple years" [2] - OpenAI opted out of a deal with Apple as both companies are becoming competitors in the AI space [2] - The partnership with Google involves Apple paying "billions of dollars over the life of the deal" to utilize Google's Gemini and cloud technology for Siri [3][4] Group 2: Future Developments - Apple plans to enhance Siri's capabilities, transforming it into an AI chatbot later this year, with Google providing the custom AI model [4] - Apple will maintain its AI system, Apple Intelligence, on its devices while ensuring privacy standards are upheld [4] - Reports indicate that Apple had previously considered using AI models from Anthropic or OpenAI for Siri, but ultimately decided against it [5] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - There are indications that Apple and OpenAI are competing in various business areas, including AI search tools [6] - OpenAI is reportedly planning to collaborate with manufacturers that supply Apple for its own device production [6]

Core Viewpoint - Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle claims regarding its voice assistant allegedly spying on users for advertising purposes [1][2] Group 1: Settlement Details - The settlement is part of a class-action case that accused Google of unlawfully intercepting and recording users' confidential communications without consent [2] - Google did not admit to any wrongdoing as part of the settlement [2] Group 2: Allegations and Context - The lawsuit claimed that Google Assistant activated and recorded communications without users' intentional prompts, referred to as "false accepts" [2] - This case reflects a broader trend of legal claims against tech companies regarding privacy violations, with Apple previously settling a similar case for $95 million in 2021 [3] Group 3: Previous Legal Issues - Google has faced other privacy-related litigation, including a $1.4 billion settlement with the state of Texas for violating data privacy laws [4]