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European map provider TomTom has seen a tenfold increase in orders from Chinese automakers looking to expand internationally. The company is focusing on providing essential mapping and intelligent driving data to support Chinese car manufacturers in navigating complex overseas regulations and diverse road conditions. TomTom's platform offers standardized, scalable location data and software solutions, crucial for both in-car infotainment systems and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) used in global markets. AI

Jingyue Power, a robotics company focused on "data + model + end-effector" solutions, has secured tens of millions of yuan in seed funding led by Xinghai Capital. The company aims to provide "out-of-the-box" Robo Labor, making physical labor as scalable and accessible as cloud computing. This funding will support team expansion, product mass production, and expert skill development for their integrated hardware and software solutions. AI

The AI industry is facing a scarcity of real-world, interactive data crucial for developing advanced AI like world models and embodied intelligence. Ride-hailing platforms, such as Ruqi Mobility, are emerging as significant data providers by leveraging their operational fleets to collect continuous, multi-modal driving data. This data, encompassing decision-making, vehicle responses, and environmental feedback, is vital for training AI that can understand and interact with the physical world, offering a more cost-effective and scalable solution than traditional data collection methods. AI

XPeng has launched its new GX SUV with a significant price reduction, dropping from a nearly 400,000 yuan pre-sale price to a 270,000 yuan starting price. This aggressive pricing strategy has led to a surge in orders and a positive market reaction, with the company's stock price increasing. The GX model emphasizes safety, advanced intelligent driving features, and a spacious interior, aiming to capture a larger share of the premium SUV market and improve the company's profitability. AI

Meta has initiated a global layoff of 8,000 employees, representing about 10% of its workforce, with affected employees in Singapore receiving notices as early as 4 AM. The company is also closing approximately 6,000 open positions and plans to reassign 7,000 existing employees to AI-focused projects. Meanwhile, DeepSeek is reportedly forming a new team to develop code intelligence agents, aiming to compete with Anthropic's Claude Code. AI