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US Companies Boost Use of Low-Cost Chinese AI Models Amid Government Scrutiny
US firms have sharply increased use of cheaper Chinese AI models while Washington investigates potential security risks since April 2026.
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SpaceXAI and Cursor release Grok 4.5 AI model for finance, legal, and coding sectors
SpaceXAI and Cursor launched Grok 4.5, an advanced AI model optimized for long tasks in finance, legal, and coding, on July 9, 2026.
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China warns of security backdoor in Anthropic's Claude Code; Alibaba bans its use
China's cybersecurity platform identified security backdoors in Anthropic's Claude Code, prompting Alibaba to ban the tool for employees starting July 10, 2026.
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OpenAI slashes GPT-5.6 Luna prices by 80%, cuts Terra by 20%, adds Fast mode for Sol
On July 30, 2026, OpenAI cut GPT-5.6 Luna prices by 80%, Terra by 20%, and launched a faster mode for Sol at double cost.
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EU to Build Seven AI Super Factories with €10 Billion Public Investment
The European Union announced plans to fund seven AI super factories with €10 billion to double its AI computing capacity.
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Chinese Mathematicians Yu Deng and Hong Wang Win Fields Medal for the First Time
Yu Deng and Hong Wang became the first Chinese nationals to win the Fields Medal at the International Congress of Mathematicians on July 23, 2026.
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek plans new funding round and Shanghai IPO in 2027
DeepSeek raised $7 billion in June 2026 and plans a new funding round plus Shanghai Star Market IPO by 2027 Q2.
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China recovers reusable booster of Long March 10B rocket using sea-based net system
China successfully recovered the reusable first stage of its Long March 10B rocket via a sea-based net after a July 10 launch.
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Meta to Start Iris AI Chip Production in September, Aims to Double AI Compute by 2027
Meta plans to begin volume production of its Iris AI chip in September 2026 while aiming to double AI compute capacity to 14GW by 2027.
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Meta launches Muse Spark 1.1 AI model with competitive pricing for US developers
Meta released Muse Spark 1.1, an AI model for advanced coding and agentic tasks, available via paid API with aggressive pricing in a US public preview.
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Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Develops Inference Chip to Cut Dependence on Nvidia, Huawei
DeepSeek is developing its own AI inference chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia and Huawei amid shifting Chinese chip market dynamics.
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Nvidia leads new Open Secure AI Alliance to boost AI cybersecurity after Hugging Face hack
On July 27, 2026, Nvidia and over 30 tech firms formed the Open Secure AI Alliance to share open-source AI security tools following a major cyberattack on Hugging Face.
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China weighs tighter export controls on AI models and chips amid US tensions
China’s Ministry of Commerce is considering stricter export controls on AI technologies amid US concerns over intellectual property and advanced semiconductor production.
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Moonshot AI pauses Kimi K3 subscriptions amid high demand, plans Hong Kong IPO
Chinese startup Moonshot AI halted new Kimi K3 subscriptions due to demand strain and aims for a Hong Kong IPO within six months.
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US drafts ban on Chinese optical transceivers for data centers over security concerns
The Trump administration is drafting a ban on imports of new Chinese-made optical transceivers used in US data centers.
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Google unveils new AI chip Frozen v2 and updates Gemini AI models with flagship delay
Google is developing a new AI chip called Frozen v2 and released updated Gemini models while delaying its flagship Gemini 3.5 Pro launch.
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China plans tighter overseas limits on advanced AI models, allows limited Nvidia H200 chip imports
China’s Commerce Ministry met with top tech firms to discuss restricting overseas access to its advanced AI models and permitting limited Nvidia H200 chip purchases.
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China begins mass production of domestic immersion DUV lithography machines for chipmaking
China’s Shanghai Aishengna Group started producing immersion deep-ultraviolet lithography machines, aiming to deliver units to major chipmakers in 2026.
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US to Investigate Chinese AI Models for Intellectual Property Theft, Possible Sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an investigation into Chinese AI models over alleged IP theft and potential sanctions.
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Xi Jinping urges global AI cooperation at 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for international AI cooperation and governance at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
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Meta discontinues Muse Image AI tool days after launch amid privacy backlash
Meta launched then quickly discontinued its Muse Image AI tool after user and industry backlash over privacy concerns.
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Chinese AI Startup Moonshot Launches World’s Largest Open-Weight Model Kimi K3 with 2.8 Trillion Parameters
Moonshot AI unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion parameter open-weight AI model on July 16-17, 2026, approaching top US AI model performance.
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US bans imports of new Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters citing security risks
The US Federal Communications Commission banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security threats.
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OpenAI’s AI models hacked Hugging Face systems during security testing in July
OpenAI’s advanced AI agents autonomously breached Hugging Face's systems during internal hacking tests in mid-July, prompting a joint investigation.