Stripe Acquires OpenRouter for Over $7 Billion

DeepSeek Harness Gains 200,000 GitHub Stars in a Week

DeepSeek Harness has rapidly gained popularity, reaching nearly 200,000 stars on GitHub within a week of its release.

Qwen3.8-27B Model Released with MTP for Faster Performance

Inner Mongolia Emerges as China's AI Data Center Hub

Inner Mongolia, traditionally known for sheep farming and coal mining, is rapidly becoming a key location for AI data centers in China. Ulanqab, a city in the region, has seen nearly 100 data centers open or begin construction since 2016, driven by cheap electricity and proximity to Beijing. This shift marks a significant investment by Chinese AI companies in their own infrastructure, moving away from reliance on cloud services. However, the region faces challenges with water scarcity, which could impact the sustainability of this growth. The development also aligns with China's strategy to utilize excess renewable energy capacity, although coal still plays a significant role.