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DeepSeek V4 Will Run Entirely on Huawei Chips
China’s DeepSeek is building its next-gen V4 model to run entirely on Huawei’s latest AI chips — ditching NVIDIA hardware completely. The Information first reported the shift, which Reuters confirmed this week.
The move signals a major milestone for China’s push toward domestic AI infrastructure. With US export controls squeezing access to top-tier NVIDIA GPUs, DeepSeek is betting that Huawei’s Ascend chips can handle a rumored 1-trillion-parameter model. If it works, expect other Chinese AI labs to follow suit fast.
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Musk Demands SpaceX IPO Advisers Buy Grok Subscriptions
In a move that’s pure Elon, Musk is requiring every bank, law firm, and auditor working on SpaceX’s upcoming IPO to purchase Grok AI subscriptions. The New York Times broke the story, citing four sources familiar with the arrangement.
SpaceX’s IPO is expected to be the largest in history. Bundling Grok subscriptions into the deal is a creative (if heavy-handed) way to juice xAI’s enterprise adoption numbers ahead of what could be a separate Grok IPO down the line.
AI Offensive Cyber Capabilities Now Doubling Every 6 Months
New research from safety org METR has found that AI’s offensive cybersecurity capabilities have been doubling every 9.8 months since 2019 — and since 2024, that pace has accelerated to every 5.7 months. The study tested 10 professional security practitioners against current AI models.
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Separately, Forbes reported that an AI agent autonomously exploited a FreeBSD kernel vulnerability in just four hours. The economics of offensive cyber are shifting fast, and defenders need to keep up.
Telegram Adds AI-Powered Text Editor
Telegram’s April 2026 update dropped with a built-in AI text editor that can translate, rewrite, or fix your messages in two taps. It’s baked right into the message composer — no third-party bots needed.
The update also brings “Mighty Polls” with media attachments, Live and Motion Photos support, and a new “Bots Managed by Bots” system for developers. Telegram continues to ship AI features faster than most dedicated AI apps.
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Google Virtual Try-On Hits Search Results April 30
Google is rolling out its AI-powered virtual try-on technology directly into product search results starting April 30, per CNBC. The feature uses AI-generated images to show how clothing looks on different body types before you buy.
Big retailers are already seeing results: Macy’s AI shopping assistant reportedly drives nearly 400% more spending from customers who use it. Amazon and Adobe are also racing to deploy similar tech. AI is quietly becoming retail’s secret weapon against returns — one of the industry’s most expensive problems.