AI News on July 14th

1. China's GeoGPT & OneAstronomy AI Models Win Global Recognition at AI Summit

#GeoGPT #AIforGood #ChinaTech

China's ZhiJiang Lab showcased its AI models GeoGPT (geoscience) and OneAstronomy (astronomy) at the "AI for Good Global Summit" in Geneva. GeoGPT, an open-source tool for earth science research, has attracted 40,000 researchers from 135 countries. Both models were recognized as "Innovative AI for Good" cases by the International Telecommunication Union:cite[1].

2. NVIDIA to Launch China-Specific AI Chip Amid US-China Tech Tensions

#NVIDIA #AIchips #Semiconductors

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will visit Beijing on July 16 to promote a new AI chip tailored for the Chinese market, complying with US export controls. The move comes as US senators scrutinize NVIDIA's China engagements:cite[3]:cite[7].

3. Meta's $200M+ Offer to Apple's AI Chief Sparks Talent War

#Meta #Apple #AITalent

Meta recruited Apple's former AI head Ruoming Pang with a compensation package exceeding $200M, intensifying competition for top AI researchers. The move strengthens Meta's "superintelligence" ambitions:cite[3].

4. xAI's Valuation Nears $200B as SpaceX Invests $2B

#xAI #Musk #SpaceX

Elon Musk's xAI is raising $50B, with SpaceX contributing $2B—its largest external investment. The funding could push xAI's valuation to $200B despite recent controversies over Grok4's output:cite[3]:cite[7].

5. China's "Computing Power Interconnection" Plan to Optimize AI Infrastructure

#ChinaAI #ComputingPower #Policy

China's MIIT unveiled a plan to better allocate computing resources for AI development, addressing regional imbalances and energy efficiency. The initiative aims to support large-scale model training and industrial AI applications:cite[2].

6. LG Develops Hybrid Bonding Tech for Next-Gen AI Memory

#HBM #Semiconductors #LGElectronics

LG Electronics is developing hybrid bonding equipment for 16+ layer HBM memory stacks, targeting mass production by 2028. The technology is critical for future AI chips with higher bandwidth:cite[3].

7. Apple Faces Biggest Executive Reshuffle in Decades Amid AI Challenges

#Apple #Management #AI

Apple is undergoing its largest leadership overhaul in decades, with COO Jeff Williams retiring. Despite AI setbacks, CEO Tim Cook is expected to remain for at least five more years:cite[3].

8. Alibaba's DAMO Showcases Medical AI at Osaka Expo's "Hangzhou Day"

#Alibaba #MedicalAI #Expo2025

At Osaka Expo's "Hangzhou Day," Alibaba DAMO Academy demonstrated AI-powered medical imaging analysis, while Hikvision presented smart city solutions. The event highlighted China's "tech + culture" exports:cite[8].

9. TSMC Exits GaN Market as Chinese Firms Slash Prices by 50%

#Semiconductors #TSMC #ChinaTech

TSMC will phase out its gallium nitride (GaN) business within two years, unable to compete with Chinese rivals like Sanan Opto offering chips at half the price. The shift reflects China's growing semiconductor self-sufficiency:cite[3].

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

#WAIC2025 #Shanghai #AIInnovation

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[2].