Tech Giants Push AI Innovation

Alibaba, ByteDance, Kuaishou, Zhipu AI, Seedance release AI models in robotics, video generation, and large-language tools.
Alibaba aims to build a foundational intelligence layer for embodied systems, competing with Western models.
Seedance 2.0 shows progress in controllability, speed, and production efficiency.
Zhipu AI's GLM-5 caused a stock surge, while MiniMax shares jumped after M2.5 launch.
Seedance suspended a feature over consent, and Kuaishou limited models to paying subscribers.
CNBC couldn't verify some claims, and Demis Hassabis says models are months behind Western rivals.
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