Figure terminates collaboration with OpenAI, switches to self-developed models, and may seek cooperation with China's DeepSeek.

General Motors significantly cuts nearly 50% of Cruise workforce due to safety concerns regarding autonomous driving, resulting in license suspension.

China may launch an antitrust investigation into Intel, accusing it of abusing its dominant position in the server chip market.

Hitachi launches a $400 million venture fund to invest in early-stage startups in areas such as artificial intelligence and industrial automation.

Waabi partners with Volvo to develop autonomous trucks, aiming to provide comprehensive solutions for long-haul transportation.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman partners with Kakao to expand into the South Korean market and undergo brand revitalization.

Chinese AI company DeepSeek receives support from domestic GPU manufacturers, and its large language model is launched on the National Supercomputing Internet platform.

Toyota will establish a wholly-owned company in Shanghai and begin producing Lexus pure electric vehicles in China from 2027.

Huawei expects revenue to exceed 860 billion yuan in 2024, with consumer business returning to growth and expanding into overseas markets.

BYD's head of intelligent driving emphasizes long-term investment and independent R&D, avoiding an "opportunistic" mindset.