Yu Chengdong, Huawei's Executive Director, shed light on the origins of the name HarmonyOS, drawing inspiration from the "primordial energy that unites all things." The English moniker, HarmonyOS, embodies the concept of "interconnected harmony among all entities." Huawei embarked on the journey of developing foundational technologies, including operating systems, a decade ago, culminating in the official unveiling of HarmonyOS in 2019. The system's strength lies in its comprehensive coverage across various scenarios and devices, fostering seamless synergy between them. Since its inception, the HarmonyOS ecosystem has surpassed 1 billion devices, pervasively integrated into mobile phones, automotive infotainment systems, smart screens, and numerous other terminals spanning diverse fields and industries.

A coordinated effort by law enforcement agencies from six countries has culminated in the takedown of the infamous dark web drug marketplace, Archetyp Market. Operating since May 2020, this platform had facilitated the sale of various illicit substances such as cocaine, amphetamines, heroin, marijuana, MDMA, and fentanyl through a network of over 3,200 registered vendors, boasting more than 17,000 product listings. This collaborative operation represents a significant victory in the global fight against long-standing cybercrime networks.

Yuchen Jin, co-founder and CTO of AI cloud service provider Hyperbolic, disclosed on social media that researcher Keller Jordan embarked on his journey to OpenAI thanks to a blog post he authored about Muon, an innovative optimizer tailored for neural network hidden layers. It is conjectured that Jordan may be leveraging this optimizer in the training of GPT-5. The blog post meticulously outlined Muon's design and its groundbreaking performance in setting new benchmarks for training speed in tasks including NanoGPT and CIFAR-10, thereby capturing the attention of the entire industry.

Following the conclusion of Apple's WWDC2025 conference, Software Chief Craig Federighi and Marketing Chief Greg Joswiak participated in an exclusive interview. They faced probing questions about Apple's perceived lag in AI advancements. Last year, the company heralded the arrival of a more intelligent AI assistant, yet it has yet to see the light of day. This delay has fueled speculation, with some suggesting that Apple might be employing a tactic of promoting unfinished products.

On June 16, Washington played host to a private gathering of elite executives from the oil, technology, power, and financial sectors. The aim of this meeting was to delve into strategies for catering to the burgeoning energy needs of artificial intelligence. Amidst the escalating energy consumption of ultra-large-scale enterprises, these industry leaders are proactively exploring natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable sources to guarantee a reliable and consistent power supply for their data centers. This summit holds immense significance at the executive level, with notable participants including ExxonMobil, OpenAI, BP, Constellation Energy, and The Carlyle Group, among other prestigious names.

On June 16, Bloomberg reported that if Apple does not swiftly address the alleged violations of the EU's new Digital Services Act, it risks facing further penalties from the bloc's antitrust authority. Earlier in the year, Apple had already been slapped with a €500 million fine (approximately $579 million) for similar breaches.

The financial firm Wedbush opines that Apple showcased its commitment to the Apple Intelligence strategy at WWDC, yet cautions that the tech giant may need to embark on large-scale acquisitions in the AI sector if it fails to achieve substantial advancements. During the developer conference, Apple unveiled several upgrades to its AI features, prominently integrating Apple Intelligence into MacOS Sequoia with the aim of enhancing user experience and productivity. Nevertheless, the industry is keenly anticipating further strides from Apple in AI, expecting it to usher in more groundbreaking innovations.

360 Group has introduced a groundbreaking product known as the "Nano AI Super Search Agent." This sophisticated tool is armed with 80 large-scale models, empowering it with capabilities for intent parsing and multimodal generation. It seamlessly generates short video content, performs cross-platform data analysis, and offers tailored recommendations along with business research reports. Fully cross-platform compatible, the agent facilitates efficient information retrieval for users, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of AI technology.

The pioneering AI company Anthropic has debuted a groundbreaking multi-agent research system that harnesses the collective power of multiple Claude agents to synergistically explore intricate topics with unprecedented efficiency. This innovative system employs a "coordinator-worker" architecture, wherein a master agent serves as the brain, analyzing queries, devising strategies, and spawning sub-agents. These sub-agents then proceed to delve into information in parallel, with the master agent ultimately integrating their findings to produce comprehensive results. This sophisticated setup has been successfully deployed across a range of scenarios, dramatically enhancing research productivity.

On June 13, 2025, OpenAI unveiled a major enhancement to the ChatGPT Search functionality, designed to elevate search quality and user experience. This significant upgrade is anticipated to bolster ChatGPT's position in the competitive search engine landscape.

Apple provides the iPhone screen mirroring capability in major global markets, enabling users to replicate their iPhone screens onto Macs for seamless interaction. Nonetheless, this feature is conspicuously absent in the EU market. During the WWDC 2025 Developer Conference, Apple elaborated that the EU's Digital Markets Act, which mandates the openness of the iOS system, poses a challenge. The company fears that once this feature is introduced, regulators might compel it to extend support to Android devices as well, thereby incurring significant technical complexities and business risks. Consequently, Apple has opted not to roll out this feature in the EU market for the time being.

On June 13, DingTalk and Xujian Technology formalized their collaboration through a contract, marking Xujian's full adoption of DingTalk and integration of its leading AI security applications. Together, the two entities aim to develop comprehensive AI-powered safety production solutions tailored for both enterprise and government clients. Xujian Technology, recognized as a national "little giant" enterprise for its professionalism, innovation, and specialization, stands as a prominent provider of urban safety intelligent products and services.

Samsung Electronics and NVIDIA have announced their investment in Skild AI, a pioneering embodied intelligent robot company. In this endeavor, Samsung is contributing $10 million to Skild AI's Series B funding round. Skild AI specializes in the development of advanced robot software, and this latest funding round is being spearheaded by SoftBank Group, pushing the company's valuation to an impressive $4.5 billion. Additionally, NVIDIA has invested $25 million, with both companies securing minority stakes in Skild AI.

ByteDance has announced that Li Hang, the former head of its AI Lab, has stepped down from his executive role and transitioned into a consultant position. The company clarified that this change is due to Li Hang's retirement, following which he has been reengaged as a consultant, maintaining his previous scope of management responsibilities.

JZCloud, a prominent AI unicorn, has introduced its groundbreaking AI intelligent computing cloud platform, dubbed "JZCloud Alaya NeW Cloud2.0". Leveraging Serverless+RL technology, this platform boasts the capability to generate millions of tokens in mere seconds and orchestrate heterogeneous computing power across 100,000 cards. Furthermore, it introduces a "one-degree computing power" purchase model, offering a cost-effective solution that is only 40% of the industry average. Currently, the platform is available for early access to agents, positioning itself as a formidable competitor to overseas enterprises such as CoreWeave and Lambda Labs.

The Washington Post has fallen victim to a cyber attack, resulting in the hacking of several reporters' Microsoft email accounts. The incident, which was reportedly discovered last Thursday, is speculated to be the work of a foreign government, potentially targeting sensitive content related to national security, economic policy, and China-related issues covered by the reporters. In response, the passwords of the compromised accounts have been reset to prevent any further unauthorized access.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has emphasized that cyber attacks are a universal challenge confronting all nations and that China unequivocally opposes and rigorously enforces the law against all forms of cyber aggression.

A report from CICC highlights that Kuaishou's AI video tool series, Kuaishou Kelaing, has secured a global market share of 30.7%, with a current emphasis on the professional market and high-value user segments. Regarding paid penetration, there exists potential for growth on the consumer (P) side, while the business (B) side is anticipated to broaden its reach into realms such as industrial design. Should Kelaing AI be spun off as an independent entity, its estimated valuation could reach US$6 billion. Taking these positive dynamics into account, CICC has elevated Kuaishou's target price by 21% to HK$80 and has upheld its 'Outperform' rating.

Ant International has issued its inaugural sustainability report since operating independently, unveiling a pioneering sustainability framework. As a leading global digital service platform, Ant International, leveraging its Alipay+ and Antom businesses, supports over 100 million merchants and caters to 1.7 billion consumers across more than 200 countries and regions. The report introduces a comprehensive '6T' framework that encompasses diverse areas, such as fostering the growth of small and micro enterprises and championing inclusive economic progress. Yang Peng, CEO of Ant International, emphasized the company's dedication to integrating sustainable development principles into its business operations, thereby catalyzing the process of 're-globalization'. On the technological front, Ant International has introduced the AIaaS platform, designed to aid emerging markets in their digital transformation journey and offer a suite of services, including payments and financial solutions, to small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide.

Zhejiang Silicon-based Ark Robotics Co., Ltd. has recently been established, with Xu Kai serving as its legal representative and a registered capital of RMB 10 million. The company's core focus encompasses the research, development, and sales of intelligent robots, along with the development of AI software and the manufacturing of service robots. Dafeng Industrial and Shanghai Zhiyuan Xinchuang Technology Co., Ltd. jointly own shares in this venture. Leveraging a robust technical team and cutting-edge R&D facilities, Silicon-based Ark aims to expedite the development and commercialization of humanoid robot projects, catering to the demands of diverse scenarios and striving to emerge as a pioneering leader in the realm of intelligent robots.

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, alongside Huashan Hospital of Fudan University and industry partners, has successfully launched China's first prospective clinical trial for invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCI). This achievement positions China as the second nation globally to advance this technology into the clinical trial phase. The subject of this trial is a male individual who lost his limbs in a high-voltage accident. Remarkably, after just 2-3 weeks of post-surgical training, he was able to engage in chess and racing games through the BCI system.

This innovative system is built upon the world's smallest and most flexible neural electrodes and implants, developed by the Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence. Utilizing minimally invasive neurosurgery, these implants achieve precision positioning and integration, paving the way for advanced functionalities. Looking ahead, this technology has the potential to extend its control capabilities to robotic arms, intelligent agents, and a host of other devices, heralding a new era in human-machine interaction.