AI News on July 11th

AI News 2025/7/11 11:00:10

1. China Launches "Computing Power Interconnection" Plan to Boost AI Industry

#AIInfrastructure #ChinaTech #ComputingPower

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the "Computing Power Interconnection Action Plan," aiming to optimize AI computing resource allocation nationwide. The plan addresses regional imbalances, energy efficiency, and market-based scheduling to support AI model training and industrial applications:cite[1].

2. Elon Musk Announces Grok AI Coming to Tesla Vehicles Next Week

#xAI #Tesla #Grok

Elon Musk confirmed Grok, xAI's conversational AI, will debut in Tesla cars "by next week." This follows competitors like Mercedes integrating ChatGPT, though Grok's pricing and moderation policies remain uncertain:cite[2]:cite[3].

3. xAI Officially Releases Grok 4, Claims It Surpasses PhD-Level Knowledge

#Grok4 #AI #Musk

xAI launched Grok 4, touting it as the world's most powerful AI model, excelling in reasoning, coding, and humor. Musk stated it outperforms PhD-level expertise across all academic disciplines:cite[3]:cite[6].

4. Robot Industry Braces for IPO Wave Amid Surging Investments

#Robotics #IPO #TechInvesting

Chinese robotics firms like CloudWalk and Zhiyuan Robotics are attracting heavy funding, with industry experts predicting a wave of IPOs in late 2025. However, concerns linger about overvaluation and sustainable business models:cite[3]:cite[6].

5. World AI Conference 2025 to Feature 100+ Global Debuts in Shanghai

#WAIC2025 #AIInnovation #Shanghai

The 2025 World AI Conference (July 26-28) will showcase cutting-edge AI models, robotics, and smart devices across 70,000 sqm of exhibition space. Over 1,200 global attendees, including Turing Award winners, are confirmed:cite[4]:cite[7].

6. China Mobile Showcases AI for Good at Global Summit in Geneva

#AIforGood #ChinaMobile #TechEthics

At the AI for Good Global Summit, China Mobile demonstrated its "Jiutian" AI platform, applied across agriculture, urban governance, and scientific research, emphasizing ethical AI deployment:cite[5].

7. TikTok Denies Developing US-Only App With Different Algorithm

#TikTok #AI #DataPrivacy

TikTok refuted reports it's building a separate U.S. app with distinct algorithms, amid ongoing scrutiny over data practices. The company called the claims "inaccurate":cite[3]:cite[6].

8. Meta Offers $200M+ to Lure Apple's AI Chief in Talent War

#Meta #Apple #AITalent

Meta recruited Apple's former AI head Ruoming Pang with a $200M+ compensation package, intensifying competition for top AI researchers. The move strengthens Meta's "superintelligence" ambitions:cite[8].

9. NVIDIA RTX 5070 Leads Amazon GPU Sales With 70% Market Share

#NVIDIA #GPU #TechSales

NVIDIA dominated June GPU sales on Amazon US, with the RTX 5070 selling 5,450 units. The company captured 70.51% of the market, generating $18.72M in revenue:cite[3]:cite[8].

10. AI Costs Soar as xAI Launches $300/Month "SuperGrok Heavy" Tier

#AIPricing #Grok #xAI

xAI introduced a premium $300/month AI subscription, reflecting rising costs for cutting-edge models. Despite losses, AI firms continue heavy R&D spending, potentially limiting accessibility:cite[8].