Google Invests in Startup Founded by Its Own Top AI Researchers

Google announced the departure of four key figures, including chief scientist Jeff Dean, who are founding the AI startup Discovery Loop. Instead of losing talent, Google is becoming a founding investor and cloud partner, providing compute power for at least the first year.

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China's AI Models Take Center Stage at WAIC 2026: July Heat List

The July 2026 heat list from Big Model House highlights Chinese AI models' prominent presence at WAIC 2026. The event showcased China's AI advancements on a global stage, with several domestic models ranking high in popularity and impact.