Model Launch

Qualcomm launched two new smartphone processors capable of running a 30-billion-parameter mixture-of-experts model directly on-device. This development accelerates the shift toward local AI inference, reducing latency and cloud dependency for mobile applications.

Edge Computing • TechCrunch AI

OpenAI released GPT‑6 Sol and Luna, positioning them alongside the Astra model with claims of lower operational costs and reduced error rates. The launch expands OpenAI’s latest generation into more accessible pricing tiers, intensifying competition in the commercial API market.

Model Launch • TechCrunch AI

Anthropic introduced Opus 5.5, stating it delivers performance comparable to its Fable-tier models while offering significantly reduced pricing. The release continues the frontier model race’s pivot toward cost-efficient, high-capability deployments tailored for enterprise workloads.

Model Launch • TechCrunch AI

Zhipu AI launched GLM-5.3-FlashX, claiming nearly 200 tokens per second inference on ~100,000 domestic accelerators. The base Flash model is a 320B MoE with 18B active parameters, optimized by an Infra Agent serving stack.

Model Release • Pandaily

BABA

Alibaba's Qwen team launched Qwen3.8-Omni-Flash, a native text/image/audio/video model with 1M context and ~26% average gains versus Omni-Plus. The release includes an open Qwen-Live Harness and steep API audio price cuts.