Former Google Researcher Raises $30 Million to Develop AI in Japan

Translated data: Sakana AI, a company founded in Japan, has successfully raised $30 million in seed round funding, with investors including Lux Capital and Khosla Ventures. The company will focus on developing artificial intelligence systems within the next one to two years, exploring smaller "agent" networks. Operating in Tokyo, Sakana emphasizes the strength of Japanese AI researchers, standing out among the competition in Silicon Valley. The founder of Lux Capital stated that Japan has the potential to become a pioneer in artificial intelligence in Asia.

General Motors IT Department Undergoes Major Restructuring: Laying Off 600 Employees to Make Room for AI Positions

General Motors recently laid off approximately 600 salaried employees from its information technology department, accounting for more than 10% of the department's total staff. The move aims to make space for new talent with backgrounds in artificial intelligence, driving the transformation of the IT organization. The company officially confirmed the change, stating that it will enhance competitiveness in the future market. Despite the restructuring, IT job recruitment has not stopped, reflecting the focus of the strategic adjustment.

General Motors IT Department Reduces 10% Workforce, Focuses on Hiring AI-Native Developers and Model Engineers

General Motors confirmed on May 11 that it has laid off approximately 600 IT salaried employees (over 10% of the workforce), in order to free up resources for hiring professionals with strong AI backgrounds. This move marks an accelerated strategic shift from 'AI tool application' to 'AI-native development,' not just a simple reduction in staff, but a precise skill adjustment in response to evolving technical stacks, with a focus on recruiting AI-native talent.

Fuyao University of Science and Technology Officially Launches Five Emerging Undergraduate Majors: Future Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, etc.

Fuyao University of Science and Technology will add five new undergraduate majors in 2026: Future Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Vehicle Engineering, Biological Sciences, and Digital Economy, aiming to adapt to technological development and cultivate innovative practical talents. Among them, the Future Robotics major is the first cross-disciplinary program, which has attracted great attention. Previously, the university had already been approved for four undergraduate majors in 2025.

China Mobile Launches the World's First AI-eSIM Multi-Ecosystem Intelligent Service System

China Mobile launched the '1+3+9' multi-ecosystem intelligent service system at the AI-eSIM forum during the Mobile Cloud Conference, with the theme 'AI-eSIM: Pioneering a New Era'. The system aims to provide more secure, low-cost, and flexible intelligent connectivity and AI services. Deputy General Manager Chen Huida stated that this move responds to the country's 'Artificial Intelligence+' strategy, using AI-eSIM to build a multi-ecosystem service model, promoting intelligent upgrades for To-end users.

Arm expects AI chip sales to reach $2 billion next year

British semiconductor company Arm announced that its first self-developed AI chip is expected to generate $2 billion in sales next year, as market demand is strong. This move marks a significant breakthrough for Arm in the AI field. As a subsidiary of SoftBank, Arm holds a key position in the global semiconductor market, with its technology widely used in electronic devices. The launch of the new chip comes at a time when AI technology is rapidly developing and the demand for high-performance computing is increasing.