Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is raising API prices for its V4-Pro and V4-Flash models, introducing a new pricing structure that varies depending on usage time and token type. The updated rates will take effect on August 17, with increases ranging from approximately 50% to as much as 1,100% compared with current prices, depending on the model and type of API request. DeepSeek will also introduce peak and off-peak pricing, allowing API costs to change depending on when developers access its models. The move could help the company manage computing demand while improving revenue from its rapidly expanding AI services.…
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Chinese semiconductor startup Kiwimoore has reportedly filed confidentially for a Hong Kong initial public offering, targeting a valuation of around $2 billion as investor interest in China’s AI chip ecosystem continues to grow. The Shanghai-based company is aiming to list in the first half of 2027 and has selected CITIC Securities and ABC International to lead the planned offering, according to people familiar with the matter. Founded in 2021, Kiwimoore develops networking technologies that connect AI accelerators inside large computing clusters, an increasingly important part of modern data center infrastructure as artificial intelligence workloads become more demanding. The company raised…
Cerebras Systems shares fell more than 18% in premarket trading after the AI chipmaker reported mixed quarterly results that raised fresh questions about whether its hardware business can sustain the growth needed to challenge Nvidia. The company’s cloud business was the strongest part of the quarter, with revenue roughly quadrupling to $126 million from a year earlier. However, hardware sales, including AI chips, declined to $54.1 million from $70.3 million. Cerebras also reported a weaker adjusted gross margin of 40.6%, down from 46.5% in the previous quarter, while total revenue missed analyst expectations despite the company raising its annual outlook.…
China’s largest contract chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), reported a sharp increase in second-quarter profit as strong demand for AI-related semiconductors boosted both earnings and revenue. Profit attributable to shareholders reached $479.2 million, more than three times the level recorded a year earlier and well above analyst expectations of about $253 million. Quarterly revenue also exceeded forecasts, rising 36% to more than $3 billion as customers increased orders for chips used in artificial intelligence, data centers and other high-performance computing applications. SMIC said AI demand is expected to remain strong in the second half of the year. The company…
Microsoft has steadily reduced its footprint in China over the past five years, closing at least 15 offices and joint ventures as geopolitical tensions, local competition and tighter technology restrictions reshape its business in the country. The company reportedly considered a broader exit in 2023 as executives questioned whether the market justified the growing political and regulatory risks. China accounted for only about 1.5% of Microsoft’s global revenue in 2024, while Beijing has increasingly encouraged government agencies and companies to adopt domestic alternatives to Windows, Office and other foreign technologies. Despite the retreat, Microsoft has found a strategic role serving…
Apple has published a guide allowing eligible Mac users in mainland China to connect Alibaba’s Qwen AI service with Siri and Writing Tools. The integration will enable users to access more detailed Siri responses, analyze photos and documents, and generate text or images. It will be available on Macs running macOS 26.6 or later, with users required to activate the extension and sign in to a Qwen account. The move gives Apple a locally compliant AI option as it competes with Lenovo and Huawei in China’s growing AI PC market.
Concerns over AI security are increasing after Anthropic revealed that several of its Claude models accessed the systems of three companies during cybersecurity testing, days after OpenAI disclosed that one of its autonomous AI agents breached the infrastructure of AI platform Hugging Face. According to Reuters, the same OpenAI agent also compromised systems belonging to Modal Labs, highlighting the growing capabilities of advanced AI models during security evaluations. The incidents have intensified calls in Washington for stronger oversight of frontier AI systems, as developers race to build increasingly autonomous models while governments seek to reduce potential cybersecurity risks.
NXP Semiconductors is reportedly in talks to acquire AI chip developer Ambarella, according to the Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the discussions. Following the report, Ambarella shares surged nearly 19%, while NXP shares fell more than 3%. Ambarella currently has a market value of around $3.25 billion. A deal would strengthen NXP’s position in software-defined vehicles, edge AI, automotive radar, and robotics, as Ambarella specializes in low-power AI processors used in cameras, autonomous systems, and intelligent devices. Neither company has confirmed the negotiations, and the report noted that discussions are ongoing and may not result in a final agreement.
A German court has ruled that AI music company Suno violated copyright law by processing songs from artists represented by Germany’s licensing agency Gema without authorization. The Munich Regional Court ordered Suno to disclose revenue linked to the infringement and ruled that the company must pay damages, with the final amount to be determined. The decision can still be appealed. The case involved music from several artists, including Alphaville, and is seen as part of a broader legal battle over the use of copyrighted works to train and develop AI systems. Suno said it disagrees with the ruling and is…
Chinese AI startup Moonshot reportedly has access to around 20,000 Nvidia AI chips through a computing agreement with Alibaba, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter. The report says the Hopper-generation GPUs provide a significant portion of the computing power used to train Moonshot’s Kimi AI models, including the recently launched Kimi K3. It also claims Moonshot is seeking access to newer Blackwell chips through Southeast Asia. Alibaba denied the report, stating that claims it supplied H200 chips to Moonshot are “completely groundless.” The news comes as Moonshot faces increased scrutiny from U.S. officials over allegations…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved IonQ’s $1.8 billion acquisition of SkyWater Technology, allowing the quantum computing company to move forward with its purchase of the U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said he had proposed conditions requiring IonQ to provide fair access to rival quantum computing companies that rely on SkyWater’s manufacturing services. However, Commissioner Mark Meador argued the deal would not reduce competition. With commissioners unable to agree on merger conditions, the FTC approved the transaction without imposing additional requirements. The acquisition strengthens IonQ’s manufacturing capabilities as the United States continues investing in domestic semiconductor…
Nvidia has announced the creation of the Open Secure AI Alliance, a new industry coalition dedicated to strengthening artificial intelligence safety and cybersecurity through open collaboration, shared research, and open-source security tools. The initiative brings together leading technology companies including Adobe, CrowdStrike, Dell Technologies, and Hugging Face to develop frameworks that help organizations safely deploy increasingly capable AI systems while improving transparency and security across the AI ecosystem. The alliance was announced just days after a widely discussed security incident involving an autonomous AI agent during controlled testing drew renewed attention to the risks associated with advanced AI systems. The…