Deloitte Japan to Start Using AI to Review Corporate Financial Information as Early as September

Deloitte Japan is set to begin using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to review corporate financial information starting in September. By allowing AI to learn from financial reports of companies that have previously made errors and engaged in improper conduct, it can identify compliance risks for audit purposes. Deloitte aims to ensure the accuracy of practical application by improving learning methods. AI auditing not only enhances business efficiency but also has the potential to revolutionize accounting practices.

The World's Top AI Academic Conference Was Hacked by AI: Over 15,000 Review Comments Written by AI

ICLR 2026 Review System Suffered Large-Scale AI Infiltration: Detection Shows Among 76,000 Reviews, 21% Were Fully Generated by Large Models, 35% Were Polished by AI, and Only 43% Were Written by Humans. Machine Reviews Are Longer, Score Higher, but Often Contain Errors Such as 'Hallucinated Citations', Triggering Protests from Authors. The Organizing Committee Issued an Emergency Ban, Planning to Block AI-Generated Content at the Submission Stage to Rebuild Trust.

Step's First Large Model Native Intelligent Device Smartphone Is Scheduled: One Sentence to Arrange Errands, Take a Poster and Help You Apply for Leave

Step Terminal announced that its first large model native intelligent device smartphone, STEPX Neo, will be released on October 13th at 7:00 PM. The device is equipped with the Step AOS intelligent device native operating system and has passed the initial L3-level test of the national standard for artificial intelligence terminal intelligence classification. Unlike traditional smartphones where AI is an accessory, it emphasizes the deep integration of large models with software and hardware. It includes the Step Amoo intelligent agent, highlighting the concept that the phone can work on its own.

Tencent WorkBuddy Launches Standalone File Browser! Local Documents Can Be Directly Called to AI for Processing

Tencent WorkBuddy launches a standalone file browser, which can be directly called from the right-click menu in the system file explorer for independent viewing and editing. The new interface displays documents on the left and opens AI conversation on the right, allowing local files to be seamlessly integrated with large models; supports tab switching to handle multiple documents simultaneously, automatically synchronizes conversation history of each file, and also supports mixed format human-computer interaction.

German Eco Search Engine Ecosia Abandons Mistral, Turns to Chinese Open-Source Models: The Dream of European Independence Meets Reality

German search engine Ecosia has recently adjusted its AI strategy, ending its collaboration with French AI company Mistral and turning to various open-source solutions, including Chinese open-source models. This move has caused a stir in the European tech community. Previously, Ecosia had regarded Mistral as a lifeline to reduce dependence on American tech giants, and the platform has long been known for its tree-planting efforts and emphasis on independence, highlighting environmental protection and technological autonomy.

Jack Ma and Cao Xingxin of Alibaba: AI Will Shift to Invisible Infrastructure, the TAM for Knowledge Workers Reaches $50 Trillion

Jack Ma, Chairman of Alibaba Group, stated at Wave by Vento 2026 in Italy that AI will evolve from a visible topic into an invisible infrastructure integrated into various businesses over the next five years. He believes that AI is currently good at helping people save time, and there is great potential in the area of 'spending time'. Enhancing the productivity of knowledge workers is the most certain scenario, with a potential market size of $50 trillion. AI will also accelerate innovation in healthcare and scientific research.