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Xiaomi has released MiMo-V2.6-Pro, an openly available AI model trained using reinforcement learning that cost $2.62 million, positioning it at the top of open model rankings while undercutting competitors on price. Concurrently, Anthropic has accused Xiaomi of siphoning training data from its Claude model to train the system.
China's internet regulator has opened an investigation into AI developers DeepSeek and Moonshot AI regarding potential unauthorized data routing to Anthropic's Claude models, according to The Information. The probe follows a 154-page report published by Anthropic alleging widespread illicit Claude usage by seven Chinese firms, including an instance where DeepSeek reportedly forwarded prompts from engineers building a police surveillance system.
Alibaba unveiled its Zhenwu V900 AI processor designed for training and running AI models alongside data center expansion plans at its annual Apsara conference. According to Alibaba, the new chip provides three times the performance of its predecessor.
The Canadian province of British Columbia has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the ChatGPT developer failed to act after the account of a mass shooting attacker was flagged.
Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI agent from accessing its platform to shop on behalf of users, GeekWire reports. A popup notification to Muse users stated that access by an unauthorized AI agent violates Amazon's Conditions of Use, noting Meta did not provide prior notification. Claims are as reported; this summary makes no determination about accuracy or significance.
WIRED reports that artificial intelligence, hardware export controls, tariffs, and rare mineral supplies are set to serve as critical bargaining chips in an upcoming summit between Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping as both nations navigate mutual technological dependencies.
xAI has released Grok 4.7, positioning the model as a lower-cost option. According to benchmark scores from the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, Grok 4.7 scored 46 points, placing it mid-pack behind leading models Claude Fable 5.1 and GPT-6, which each scored 53 points, with a wider performance gap observed in agentic coding tasks.
A survey of 107 senior leaders and professionals conducted by The Information found that 60% view the cost trajectory of their artificial intelligence initiatives as unpredictable. The shift from fixed seat-based subscriptions to consumption-based token pricing has converted enterprise software budgets into variable expenses as corporate leadership and investors demand financial accountability.
