Tech

Alibaba

2026-09-22 04:15:29

Alibaba researcher says future Qwen models may scale to 5-10T parameters

A researcher from Alibaba said at a public event that future Tongyi Qianwen model versions, including Qwen4.5 and Qwen5, are expected to expand to a parameter scale of 5 trillion to 10 trillion. According to Techub News, the planned increase is intended to improve model performance and push the boundaries of what the models can do. The item cited Quantum Bit as the attributed source in parentheses. No other technical details, timeline, or product rollout information were disclosed in the brief.

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Microsoft

2026-09-14 13:19:03

Microsoft issues interim AI conduct rules after Anthropic and OpenAI leaders back slower development

Microsoft has introduced interim conduct rules that place limits on artificial intelligence models after leaders at Anthropic and OpenAI agreed to slow the pace of development, according to ChainCatcher. The move was framed as a response to a broader push for more restraint around advanced AI systems rather than an expansion of deployment. Mustafa Suleyman, who oversees the company’s model development work, said the rules are meant to make sure AI serves humans and helps foster judgment and autonomy. The report did not disclose specific restrictions included in the interim framework, but it identified the timing and stated purpose behind the policy. Microsoft’s announcement places the company alongside a discussion already involving Anthropic and OpenAI leadership on how quickly powerful AI models should be advanced.

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Anthropic

2026-09-06 03:09:18

Anthropic pushes IPO marketing to mid-October, eyes listing before U.S. midterm elections

Anthropic has pushed back its IPO timetable, with marketing now expected to begin in mid-October and a listing targeted before the U.S. midterm elections in November, according to Reuters, which cited people familiar with the matter. The schedule had previously pointed to a faster path toward the final stage of the offering, including a public filing of its prospectus, but that process has now shifted later into September as the company works through market volatility, regulatory feedback, and internal preparations. Ahead of the offering, Anthropic is also arranging a $15 billion revolving credit facility. After that financing work is completed, the company is expected to meet with analysts involved in the deal. The Financial Times separately reported that some investors expect Anthropic’s valuation at listing to top $2 trillion, which would surpass SpaceX’s reported $1.78 trillion valuation from June. Wall Street banks including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Citi are competing for roles on the IPO.

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Liquid Mercur

2026-09-04 14:12:55

Liquid Mercury's ACQUA1 Completes First Funding Round, Destroys 563 Million MERC

Liquid Mercury's subsidiary ACQUA1 has settled its initial MERC swap fundraising on September 1, followed by the destruction of 563.23 million MERC tokens on September 2. Investors exchanged MERC at a rate of 10 MERC per unit of non-voting Class B units. CEO Tony Saliba noted that dozens of companies have sought asset tokenization through its technology in the past 18 months. Remaining settlements are expected around October 30 and December 31, with possible conversion rate adjustments.

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Superteam Aus

2026-09-04 05:06:00

Superteam Australia Joins as Founding Member to Launch Buy Australian AI Partnership

Superteam Australia, the Solana ecosystem growth network, has joined as a founding member of the 'Buy Australian AI Partnership,' alongside the National AI Centre, Stone & Chalk, and Australia's four major banks, to support the local AI industry.

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ByteDance

2026-09-03 04:19:25

ByteDance Overseas Loan Oversubscribed, Total Raised to $29.6 Billion

ByteDance is in early talks for a $29.6 billion overseas loan after receiving over $30 billion in orders, according to people familiar with the matter. The TikTok parent initially sought $20 billion.

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Baidu

2026-09-01 11:33:19

Baidu CFO Says AI Investment Profit Could Match Traditional Search Business

Baidu's CFO stated that the company's profit from AI investments could eventually be comparable to its traditional search business profits, signaling a shift toward reducing reliance on search revenue and driving growth through AI.

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Runway

2026-09-01 07:07:43

Runway Launches Solaris for Real-Time, No-Code Interface Generation

Runway unveiled Solaris, a no-code real-time interactive interface model based on its Gen-4.5 video generation framework. It treats every pixel as both interface and logic, eliminating the need for a traditional DOM, CSS, or JavaScript stack. A single unified model handles rendering and interaction at 720p, responding to user actions while maintaining visual consistency throughout the session. Reported by CryptoBriefing.

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