Zhipu AI secures US$412 million with backing from Alibaba, Tencent

Zhipu AI, a Chinese artificial intelligence unicorn specializing in large language models (LLMs), has secured CNY3 billion (US$412 million) in its latest funding round—its second this year. According to Caixin, new investors include strategic and state-backed entities, alongside existing participants like Legend Capital. The proceeds will support the development of Zhipu’s Generalized Language Model (GLM) series, strengthening its position in the AI industry.

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Advantech aims to dominate edge computing and AI markets with strategic shift

Advantech has announced its ambitious plans to establish dominance in the rapidly growing sectors of edge computing and artificial intelligence (AI). Chairman KC Liu revealed the company’s strategic transition, emphasizing its dedication to leveraging the transformative power of these technologies to seize new opportunities across various industries.

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Cub Elecparts eye 2025 revenue surge

Taiwanese automotive electric firm Cub Elecparts expects 2024 profits to match last year’s figures, while forecasting substantial growth in 2025 driven by its electronics and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) business, according to company chairman SC Yu. Beyond its core products, the company has initiated small-scale production of new offerings, with future growth primarily centered on mmWave radars for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), spherical TPMSs, and smart security systems.

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