Global AI Models & Regulatory Updates

In brief SoftBank, NEC, Honda, and Sony each took 10%+ in a new AI development company, joined by major banks and steelmakers. The company's trillion-parameter model targets Physical AI—robots, autonomous vehicles, and industrial machines—not conversational chatbots. Japan's government NE

Howard Marks revised his view of artificial intelligence (AI) in a memo, acknowledging that he had previously underestimated its potential, and noting that AI is not only an investment topic but is also changing how businesses operate. His shift in perspective is significant for credit markets, underscoring the link between the expansion of debt and AI, and reminding the market to be alert to the reasonable pricing of related assets. After using AI tools to analyze, he recognized that AI will become a key driver of productivity and the labor force.

The U.S. Treasury Secretary and the Federal Reserve Chair convened top executives on Wall Street, warning that the AI model Mythos could pose systemic risk to the financial system. Mythos can autonomously discover large numbers of vulnerabilities. Anthropic chose to limit its public release and launched the “Glass Wing Program” to strengthen cybersecurity.

Google DeepMind launches Gemini Robotics ER 1.6, a embodied reasoning robot model that emphasizes visual and spatial reasoning capabilities, and makes it accessible through the Gemini API to lower the development barrier. This model can accurately understand the environment and handle complex tasks, showing Google’s continued progress in the robotics AI field.

The report of the White House Council of Economic Advisers analyzes the U.S. economy in 2025. Under the impact of policy adjustments, the real GDP growth rate is 2.0%. Although there may be volatility in the short term, the forecast is that average growth over the next ten years will be 3.0%. The deployment of artificial intelligence and the “Big and Beautiful U.S.” act will become the main economic drivers, with inflation and interest rate expectations remaining stable.

B.AI LLM Services has exceeded 1 million users, showcasing its ability to manage high throughput with a privacy-first routing architecture, as it develops infrastructure for an autonomous agent economy.

The U.S. Treasury Secretary and the Federal Reserve Chair convened top executives on Wall Street, warning that the AI model Mythos could pose systemic risk to the financial system. Mythos can autonomously discover numerous vulnerabilities; Anthropic chose to limit its public release and launched the “Glass Wings Program” to strengthen cybersecurity.

NVIDIA has launched Ising, the first open-source AI model series for quantum computing calibration and error correction, allowing for the development of scalable and practical quantum applications. CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes AI's essential role in enhancing quantum computing reliability.

Anthropic is acquiring biotech startup Coefficient Bio for $400 million, a company focused on using artificial intelligence to optimize new drug discovery. Coefficient Bio’s team is made up of industry-experienced experts who improve drug R&D efficiency to shorten the time from experiments to clinical applications. Anthropic’s acquisition goal is to strengthen its technical footprint in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, despite regulatory challenges in the U.S. market.

Meta is developing a photorealistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to enhance employee engagement through realistic interactions, shifting from metaverse environments to AI-driven leadership. The project aims to provide scalable, constant access to the CEO's persona.

The U.S. Treasury Secretary and the Federal Reserve Chair convened top figures on Wall Street, warning that the AI model Mythos could pose systemic risk to the financial system. Mythos can independently discover a large number of vulnerabilities; Anthropic chose to limit its public release and launched the “Glass Wing Program” to strengthen cybersecurity.

Recently, multiple AI virtual influencers have posted intimate photos with well-known celebrities such as Justin Bieber at the Coachella music festival, without indicating that the content is AI-generated, raising concerns about the platform’s lack of adequate disclosure mechanisms. Driven by commercial interests, the rise of AI influencers could lead audiences to lose trust in authenticity.

More than 8,000 illegal cryptocurrency mining sites were found in the Irkutsk region of Russia, with a wide variety of disguises. Since 2019, the company has filed 2,170 lawsuits seeking $18.5 million in compensation. To stabilize the power grid, it plans to use AI to track down the illegal mining sites.

The U.S. Treasury Secretary and the Federal Reserve Chair convened top figures on Wall Street, warning that the AI model Mythos could pose systemic risk to the financial system. Mythos can autonomously discover large numbers of vulnerabilities; Anthropic chose to limit its public release and launched the “Glass Wing Program” to strengthen cybersecurity.

The U.S. Treasury Secretary and the Federal Reserve Chair convened top executives on Wall Street, warning that the AI model Mythos could pose systemic risk to the financial system. Mythos can autonomously discover large numbers of vulnerabilities; Anthropic chose to limit its public release and launched the “Glass Wing Program” to strengthen cybersecurity.

Anthropic announced on April 14 that it is partnering with the lobbying firm Ballard Partners, aiming to improve its relationship with the Department of Defense. The two sides had previously failed to reach an agreement due to disagreements over the scope of AI use: the Department of Defense wanted its tools to be used without restrictions, while Anthropic demanded limits on their use for fully autonomous weapons and surveillance. This move signals a significant increase in policy outreach investment in the AI industry.

Artificial intelligence competition is intensifying. In an internal memo, OpenAI emphasized the need to strengthen its enterprise market, increase user stickiness, and criticized rival Anthropic’s strategic missteps and exaggerated financial figures, pointing out its disadvantages in both compute power and product strategy. OpenAI plans to evolve into a multi-product integrated platform, using its compute advantage to gain market leadership.

Recent research indicates that medical AI provides different medical recommendations to patients based on their income, race, and other backgrounds. As a result, higher-income individuals are recommended higher-end tests, while disadvantaged groups are more likely to face improper medical treatment, which could worsen bias and increase the risk of clinical misdiagnosis. Experts are calling for the creation of monitoring mechanisms to ensure healthcare equity.

Gate News message. On April 14, the Financial Times reported that OpenAI investors questioned its $852 billion valuation, saying the company’s strategy is shifting. Some investors said these strategic changes may make OpenAI more vulnerable to threats from competitors such as Anthropic and Google.

Meta is developing an AI clone based on its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, to strengthen connections between employees and management. This digital avatar will use Zuckerberg’s image, voice, and strategic thinking, with the goal of enabling interaction for about 80k employees. This initiative is different from the “CEO agent,” which is a decision-support tool. Meta’s long-term goal is to develop “superintelligent” AI and to try applying this technology to influencers and creators around the world.