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Google invests $10 million to support the U.S. Manufacturing Institute, focusing on workforce innovation and intelligent upgrading. The funds will be used to help 40,000 workers acquire AI skills, expand training programs in 15 regions across the country, and promote the integration of industry, academia, and research to accelerate the digital transformation of manufacturing.
Google introduces the "Veo 3.1 - Lite (Low Priority)" video generation mode for Ultra subscribers, which does not require additional points consumption, aiming to enhance the cost-effectiveness of creation. As the current lowest-cost and fastest response solution, its operational cost is lower than the Fast version, further lowering the barrier to high-quality AI video generation.
OpenAI acquires personal finance startup Hiro Finance, confirmed by founder Ethan Bloch. Hiro will cease operations on April 20 and clear data by May 13, speculated as a talent acquisition. The team of about 10 people; specific terms undisclosed.....
Xpeng Automobile will launch the GX technology on April 15. The new vehicle will redefine the standards of a technological flagship from four aspects: safety, chassis, intelligent driving, and space. Core highlights include the integration of four self-developed TuLing AI chips, providing powerful computing capabilities to support full-scenario high-level intelligent driving.
The former head of AI at Apple, John Giannandrea, will leave after April 15. He joined Apple in 2018 from Google and led the Apple Intelligence project. Since March 2025, his responsibilities have been significantly reduced, and the departure is mainly due to Apple's AI progress not meeting expectations, including poor performance of the upgraded Siri.